Missha
MISA GEUM SUL FIRST ESSENCE BOOSTER
face essence
Missha
face essence
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Take the skin testAt the first step of basic skin care, apply an appropriate amount and spread over the face from inside towards outside. Warm up the skin with hands and pat lightly until fully absorbed. Tip 1. Recommended amount per use: two pumps or approx. 0.6ml is enough for the entire face Tip 2. When using with a wipe-off toner, use MISA Geum Sul First Essence Booster after using the toner
MISA GEUM SUL FIRST ESSENCE BOOSTER is a lightweight essence from Missha, a brand based in Korea. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 65 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Propanediol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a chemical (organic-filter) sunscreen, using Benzophenone-5. Between them those filters cover UVB and UVA II. They stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths, so this is not a broad-spectrum filter system by the strictest reading. Every filter in the formula is photostable, so its protection does not fall away over the first hour in the sun — reapplication is still about sweat, water and rubbing rather than degradation.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol and Betaine.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate and Poria Cocos Extract.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it. 16 ingredients on the label have not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.
It does contain fragrance, essential oils and drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to. It carries UV filters, so it belongs in your morning routine.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Chemical (organic) filter system · does not reach UVA I
The sodium salt of sulisobenzone; water-soluble and typically used at low levels.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
L-Arginine
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Every filter in this formula is photostable
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Part of this label has not been matched to our ingredient database, so only what is present is listed — no absence is claimed.
Limonene, Linalool
Limonene, Linalool
Alcohol Denat., Alcohol
Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Toning" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 65 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Dissolves and carries everything else
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Changes how the product smells or looks
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Saccharomyces/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the roots of Panax ginseng by the microorganism, Saccharomyces
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Alcohol Denat. is ethyl alcohol that is denatured with one or more denaturing agents in accordance with the national legislation of each European Community (EU) country.
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Panax Ginseng Root Water is the aqueous component from a steam distillation of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
L-Arginine
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane is a dimethyl silane ethoxylated methyl diether containing an average of 36 moles of ethylene oxide
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (2000 mol EO average molar ratio)
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanol
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, esters with 1,2,3-propanetriol
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Bacillus/Apricot Seed/Artemisia Annua Extract/Phaseolus Angularis Seed/Soybean Seed/Wheat Bran/Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract Ferment Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of Artemisia Annua Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Bran, and Xanthium Strumarium Fruit Extract, and the seeds of Prunus armeniaca (apricot), Phaseolus angularis, and Glycine soja by the microorganism, Bacillus
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sucrose distearate
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Benzenesulfonic acid, 5-benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-, monosodium salt
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polymer of glutamic acid
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
CI 77480
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Velvet Extract is an extract of the velvet of the Red Deer, Cervus Elaphus
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poria Cocos Extract is an extract of the fungus, Poria cocos, Polyporaceae
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mixture of inorganic salts derived from mineral water
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cnidium Officinale Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Cnidium officinale, Apiaceae
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Saposhnikovia divaricata, Apiaceae
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Pueraria thunbergiana, Fabaceae
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Prunus mume, Rosaceae
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Astragalus membranaceus, Leguminosae
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Angelica Dahurica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Angelica dahurica, Umbelliferae
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Actaea Heracleifolia Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Actaea heracleifolia, Ranunculaceae.
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Peony, Paeonia albiflora, Ranunculaceae
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mel Extract (EU)
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of Job's Tears, Coix lacryma-jobi L. var. ma-yuen, Poaceae
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ardisia Crispa Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Ardisia crispa, Myrsinaceae
52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ophiopogon japonicus root extract is an extract of the roots of Ophiopogon japonicus (L.), Liliaceae
53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Ginkgo biloba, Ginkgoaceae
55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract is the extract of the callus cells of Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Rehmannia glutinosa, Scrophulariaceae
57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract is an extract obtained from the dried bark of the Chinese Cinnamon, Cinnamomum cassia (L.), Lauraceae
58th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Prunus Mume Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of Prunus mume, Rosaceae
59th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Angelica Gigas Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Angelica gigas, Apiaceae
60th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Peony, Paeonia lactiflora, Ranunculaceae
61st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate is the product formed by the reaction of lauryl isocyanate and Inulin
62nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
63rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
64th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene
65th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol
These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.
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SACCHAROMYCES/PANAX GINSENG ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, WATER, GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL DENAT., PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, PROPANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, BETAINE, PANAX GINSENG ROOT WATER, ARGININE, PEG/PPG-17/6 COPOLYMER, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, CARBOMER, GLYCERETH-26, PHENOXYETHANOL, DIMETHICONE, CHLORPHENESIN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE, PEG-2M, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, BACILLUS/APRICOT SEED/ARTEMISIA ANNUA EXTRACT/PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS SEED/SOYBEAN SEED/WHEAT BRAN/XANTHIUM STRUMARIUM FRUIT EXTRACT FERMENT EXTRACT, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, BENZOPHENONE-5, CELLULOSE GUM, ADENOSINE, DISODIUM EDTA, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, POLYGLUTAMIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, DEXTRIN, GOLD, VELVET EXTRACT, PORIA COCOS EXTRACT, MINERAL SALTS, CNIDIUM OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT, SAPOSHNIKOVIA DIVARICATA ROOT EXTRACT, PUERARIA THUNBERGIANA ROOT EXTRACT, PRUNUS MUME FRUIT EXTRACT, ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEUS ROOT EXTRACT, ANGELICA DAHURICA ROOT EXTRACT, ACTAEA HERACLEIFOLIA ROOT EXTRACT, PAEONIA ALBIFLORA ROOT EXTRACT, HONEY EXTRACT, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SEED EXTRACT, ARDISIA CRISPA EXTRACT, OPHIOPOGON JAPONICUS ROOT EXTRACT, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, GINKGO BILOBA LEAF EXTRACT, PANAX GINSENG CALLUS CULTURE EXTRACT, REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA ROOT EXTRACT, CINNAMOMUM CASSIA BARK EXTRACT, PRUNUS MUME FLOWER EXTRACT, ANGELICA GIGAS ROOT EXTRACT, PAEONIA LACTIFLORA ROOT EXTRACT, INULIN LAURYL CARBAMATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, C30-45 ALKYLDIMETHYLSILYL POLYPROPYLSILSESQUIOXANE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL.
NIACINAMIDE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
At the first step of basic skin care, apply an appropriate amount and spread over the face from inside towards outside. Warm up the skin with hands and pat lightly until fully absorbed. Tip 1. Recommended amount per use: two pumps or approx. 0.6ml is enough for the entire face Tip 2. When using with a wipe-off toner, use MISA Geum Sul First Essence Booster after using the toner
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Saccharomyces/panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Sucrose Distearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Limonene, Linalool.
Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat., Alcohol.
No — it contains Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane.
Yes — it contains Limonene, Linalool.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 65 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.
Missha, a brand based in Korea.
It filters UV with Benzophenone-5 (benzophenone-5).
Not in the strictest sense. Its filters stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths.
Unlikely. It filters with organic (chemical) filters only, which dissolve into the formula rather than sitting on the surface, so they do not leave a white cast.
It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
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