missha time revolution the first treatment essence RX (4th gen)

 
description from misshaus website: the new and improved time revolution the first treatment RX features a brand new fermentation method called double fermentation which is done one in warm temperatures and once in cool temperatures to create a more powerful and active extract that is more efficiently delivered to the skin. moisturizes, hydrates, brightens, reduces wrinkles, and improves elasticity. recommended for normal/sensitive skin types. 

key ingredients: 

- fermented cicaenzyme: moisturizes and balances skin.

- pearl reef extracts: the pearl reef extracts that are soaked in vinegar exfoliate dead skin cells and make skin texture smooth, bright and dewy.

- rice extract: nourishing extract full of vitamins make skin smooth and bright.

ingredients: yeast ferment extract, 1,2-hexanediol, niacinamide, bifida ferment lysate, water, diethoxyethyl succinate, propanediol sodium PCA, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, polyquaternium-51, xanthan gum, butylene glycol, vinegar, oryza sativa (rice) extract, glycerin, pearl powder, ceramide NP, cholesterol, hydrogenated lecithin.

the packaging: though this is a mini size, it comes in a white cardbox, similar to the full size one. description at the back of the box is in english. they also printed the ingredients list on box as well. inside, the mini size comes in an oval shape plastic bottle with metallic screw cap, totally miniature of the full size one. usually FTE comes in a glass bottle, round glass bottle as usual, transparent so you can see the inside. but this time, they changed the shape into oval one. though everything else is kept simple as the earlier version. there's a bit description on the back of the bottle as well. the opening of the bottle is big like mini toner's opening, but there's a bit unique design about it. the essence won't come out or only come out a bit until you push the bottle's body to squirt more. so there's no need to worry about pouring too much.

the scent: it's scentless, but you can probably sniff the natural scent of the ingredients. but no foul smell from fermented ingredients.

the product: it is a transparent water, looks like water and the consistency is runny like water. it spreads easily and being absorbed easily as well. no tacky feeling afterward. it layers well under and over other skincare products that i use. 

the result: right off bat i could feel that it's hydrating. i can layer it without any problem. with one layer, i can feel it's hydrating for my skin, but when my skin is a bit drier than usual, i usually need two layers. compared to other FTE that i've used, this is more hydrating than secret key FTE which also comes in watery consistency. it's more hydrating but slightly less moisturizing compared to purito essence that i also love.

i have to say that this one is definitely a keeper. i think it's suitable for all skin types, but since this contains fermented extract, you should try whether or not your skin is sensitive to it. since i only use this for almost a month, i can only feel the hydrating and moisturizing effect, i don't see the brightening effect yet. but i also use other product that contains brightening ingredients as well, so the result may vary. looking at the ingredients, it contains niacinamide, rice extract and pearl powder that is widely known as brightening ingredients, so it might show result if being used regularly. it also contains lots of moisturizing ingredients like niacinamide, butylene glycol, sodium PCA, glycerin, and ceramide. i never tried other version, so i can't say that this is better than other version, but since this is the latest version available, i can say that it's a good FTE to try. but if you don't have the budget, there are other options to try. oh, and if you asked me, between the ampoule and the FTE, i think it's worth to get the FTE than the ampoule.