Missha

MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE

face essence

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
67%
Combination (dry)
67%
Balanced
97%
Combination (oily)
73%
Oily
73%

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Ingredients
6
Benefits
2
Actives
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After applying MISA Geum Sul toner, apply an appropriate amount over the face.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

Risks

4
Allergen
Irritation
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

75 total
SACCHAROMYCES/PANAX GINSENG ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE GLYCERIN WATER NEPHRITE EXTRACT CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE PROPANEDIOL NIACINAMIDE Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE CYCLOPENTASILOXANE 1,2-HEXANEDIOL CETEARYL ALCOHOL TREHALOSE BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL CYCLOHEXASILOXANE CETEARYL OLIVATE DIMETHICONE SORBITAN OLIVATE BEHENYL ALCOHOL GLYCERYL STEARATE fragrance HYDROGENATED LECITHIN BUTYLENE GLYCOL PEG-100 STEARATE STEARIC ACID TOCOPHERYL ACETATE CARBOMER CHLORPHENESIN METHYL HYDROGENATED ROSINATE PHENOXYETHANOL POLYACRYLATE-13 PALMITIC ACID PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT VELVET EXTRACT ganoderma lucidum extract TROMETHAMINE ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN CAPRYLYL GLYCOL XANTHAN GUM POLYISOBUTENE BENZOPHENONE-5 glycyrrhiza glabra root extract DISODIUM EDTA ADENOSINE GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE COPTIS JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT LECITHIN AQUILARIA AGALLOCHA STEM EXTRACT POLYSORBATE 20 SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE GOLD HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid MYRISTIC ACID CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED OIL SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT SALVIA MILTIORRHIZA ROOT EXTRACT SCROPHULARIA BUERGERIANA EXTRACT ASPERGILLUS FERMENT SOPHORA ANGUSTIFOLIA ROOT EXTRACT BACILLUS FERMENT ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEUS ROOT EXTRACT CODONOPSIS LANCEOLATA ROOT EXTRACT HYDROLYZED CODONOPSIS PILOSULA ROOT EXTRACT BIFIDA FERMENT EXTRACT LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE LIMONENE LINALOOL CITRONELLOL BENZYL BENZOATE HYDROXYCITRONELLAL BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE BENZYL SALICYLATE

About MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE

Overview

MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE is a cushioning 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 72 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Propanediol and Trehalose, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

UV filter system

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.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Propanediol, Trehalose and Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Benzyl Benzoate, Niacinamide and Tocopheryl Acetate.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Several ingredients carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive, this is one to patch test carefully or approach slowly.

What it does not target

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. 3 ingredients on the label have not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.

What is not in it

It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • Every UV filter in it is photostable
  • Strong humectant content for hydration

Things to know

  • Filter system does not reach UVA I
  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 13 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Several ingredients carry irritation flags
  • Part of the label has not been matched to our ingredient database yet

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive skin

Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 23 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 6 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 5 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Oil Control Smooths Bumpy Skin

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.

UV filters

Chemical (organic) filter system · does not reach UVA I

Benzophenone-5

benzophenone-5
Protects from
UVB (290–320 nm), UVA II (320–340 nm)
Photostable
Yes — photostable
Generation
First-generation filter
Approved in
EU, UK, Korea, Japan
Maximum permitted level
Up to 5% (EU)

The sodium salt of sulisobenzone; water-soluble and typically used at low levels.

Key ingredients

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.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

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

Hydration

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Hydration

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

7th 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**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated

Hydration

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oils, vegetable, hydrogenated

Hydration

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane

Hydration

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Low

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Photostability Very high

Every filter in this formula is photostable

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (3)

Supporting ingredients (69)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Saccharomyces/panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate Glycerin Water Nephrite Extract Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Propanediol Hydrogenated Polydecene Cyclopentasiloxane 1,2-hexanediol Cetearyl Alcohol Trehalose Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Cyclohexasiloxane Cetearyl Olivate Dimethicone Sorbitan Olivate Behenyl Alcohol Glyceryl Stearate Hydrogenated Lecithin Butylene Glycol Peg-100 Stearate Stearic Acid Tocopheryl Acetate Carbomer Chlorphenesin Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate Phenoxyethanol Polyacrylate-13 Palmitic Acid Panax Ginseng Root Extract Velvet Extract Tromethamine Ethylhexylglycerin Caprylyl Glycol Xanthan Gum Polyisobutene Disodium Edta Adenosine Glyceryl Polyacrylate Coptis Japonica Root Extract Lecithin Aquilaria Agallocha Stem Extract Polysorbate 20 Sorbitan Isostearate Gold Myristic Acid Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Saccharomyces Ferment Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract Scrophularia Buergeriana Extract Aspergillus Ferment Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract Bacillus Ferment Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract Hydrolyzed Codonopsis Pilosula Root Extract Bifida Ferment Extract Lactobacillus Ferment Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Limonene Linalool Citronellol Benzyl Benzoate Hydroxycitronellal Butylphenyl Methylpropional Alpha-isomethyl Ionone Benzyl Salicylate

What is and is not in it

Part of this label has not been matched to our ingredient database, so only what is present is listed — no absence is claimed.

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal

  • Essential oils

    Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal

  • Silicones

    Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone

  • Facial oils

    Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Toning" step.

  • 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.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
13 ingredients could feed malassezia: Saccharomyces/panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen, Irritation, Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 72 ingredients on the label.

18
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

13
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

12
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

10
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

10
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

8
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

7
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

7
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

3
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
UV filter

Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

2 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
3 Water Solvent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
4 Nephrite Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Nephrite Extract is the extract of nephrite

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Engineering in Life Sciences, March 2019, pages 370-388
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Nov-Dec 2015, pages 61S-73S
6 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
7 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

7th 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**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated

Hydration
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration Silicone
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, February 2016, pages S67-S76
  • Environmental International, November 2015, pages 55-63
  • International Journal of Toxicology, December 2011, pages 149-227
10 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

11 Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
12 Trehalose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl

Hydration
7 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, October 2019, pages 1-10
  • Cell Death & Disease, July 2019, pages 1-16
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2019, pages 5S-38S
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, February 2018, pages 2, 965-2, 976
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, May 2017, pages 1-6
  • Biomedical Reports, September 2014, pages 755-759
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, June 2011, pages 2, 020-2, 053
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Butanediol, diesters with octanoic and decanoic acids

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Bushnut, Macadamia ternifolia, Proteaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oils, vegetable, hydrogenated

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed January 2022, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2017, pages 51S-129S
16 Cyclohexasiloxane Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Dow (supplier info), Accessed September 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, December 2011, pages 149S-227S
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil

Hydration
18 Dimethicone Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dimethicone

Hydration Silicone
7 scientific references
  • FDA Code of Federal Regulations, April 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2014, pages 65S-115S
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, May 2014, pages 36-44
  • Dermatologic Therapy, May 2012, pages 229-233
  • Clinics in Dermatology, May-June 2012, pages 345-348
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, January 2008, pages 19-33
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2000, pages 77-80
19 Sorbitan Olivate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids

20 Behenyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Docosan-1-ol

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2017, pages 206-216
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2014, pages 77-142
  • Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, March 2010, Volume 11, pages 853-860
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 1-55
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, ePublication
21 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
23 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
24 Peg-100 Stearate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

24th 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.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)

25 Stearic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, May 2019, pages 1-61
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2008, page 310
  • Therapeutics for the Clinician, May 2005, pages 317-324
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2003, pages 559-568
26 Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate

Anti-Aging Soothing
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
27 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

27th 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

Synthetic polymer
28 Chlorphenesin Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

28th 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)-

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Resin acids and Rosin acids, hydrogenated, Me esters

30 Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Phenoxyethanol

31 Polyacrylate-13 Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers

Synthetic polymer
32 Palmitic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexadecanoic acid

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive, Plant extract

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Panax Ginseng Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae

Anti-Aging
34 Velvet Extract Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

34th 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

35 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

36th 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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
37 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

37th 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

38 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

39 Polyisobutene Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Homopolymer of 2-methyl-1 propene

40 Benzophenone-5 UV filter
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
UV filter

40th 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

41 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

42nd 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

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

43rd 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

Synthetic polymer
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Coptis Japonica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae

45 Lecithin Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, pages 1-19
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Molecules, March 2020, pages 1-9
  • Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, March 2014, pages 1, 093-1, 101
  • Scientia Pharmaceutica, July 2013, pages 1, 151-1, 166
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Aquilaria Agallocha Stem Extract is an extract of the stems of the Eagle Wood, Aquilaria agallocha, Thymelaeaceae

47 Polysorbate 20 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

CI 77480

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

50th 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

Hydration
51 Myristic Acid Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tetradecanoic acid

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the Camellia, Camellia japonica L., Theaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Saccharomyces Ferment is obtained by the fermentation of Saccharomyces

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract is the extract of the roots of the Chinese Sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Lamiaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Scrophularia Buergeriana Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Scrophularia buergeriana, Scrophulariaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Aspergillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Aspergillus

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract is the extract of the roots of the Chinese Sophora, Sophora angustifolia, Leguminosae

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

58th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Bacillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Bacillus

Soothing
6 scientific references
  • Pharmaceutics, March 2022, pages 1–22
  • BMC Microbiology, August 2021, ePublication
  • Letters in Applied Microbiology, January 2010, pages 89–96
  • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, September 2009, pages 474–481
  • Process Biochemistry, January 2009, pages 83–90
  • Applied and Environmental Microbiology, January 2005, pages 594–596
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Plant extract

59th 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

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

60th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Codonopsis lanceolata, Campanulaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

61st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Codonopsis Pilosula Root Extract is the hydrolysate of the extract of the roots of Codonopsis pilosula, Campanulaceae, derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

62nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Bifida Ferment Extract is an extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifidobacterium longum

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

63rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.

Hydration Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

64th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
65 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

65th 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

Allergen
66 Linalool Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

66th 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

Allergen
67 Citronellol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

67th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol

Allergen
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Preservative, Fragrance / colour

68th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzyl benzoate; Phenylmethyl benzoate

69 Hydroxycitronellal Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

69th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

7-Hydroxycitronellal

Allergen
70 Butylphenyl Methylpropional Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

70th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde; BMHCA

Allergen Irritation
71 Alpha-isomethyl Ionone Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

71st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenyl)-3-buten-2-one; Methyl-gamma-ionone; gamma-Methylionone

Allergen
72 Benzyl Salicylate UV filter
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
UV filter, Fragrance / colour

72nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzyl salicylate

Allergen

Not yet matched to our database

These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.

fragrance ganoderma lucidum extract glycyrrhiza glabra root extract

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE?

SACCHAROMYCES/PANAX GINSENG ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, GLYCERIN, WATER, NEPHRITE EXTRACT, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, PROPANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, TREHALOSE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CETEARYL OLIVATE, DIMETHICONE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CARBOMER, CHLORPHENESIN, METHYL HYDROGENATED ROSINATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYACRYLATE-13, PALMITIC ACID, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, VELVET EXTRACT, TROMETHAMINE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, POLYISOBUTENE, BENZOPHENONE-5, DISODIUM EDTA, ADENOSINE, GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE, COPTIS JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT, LECITHIN, AQUILARIA AGALLOCHA STEM EXTRACT, POLYSORBATE 20, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, GOLD, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, MYRISTIC ACID, CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED OIL, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT, SALVIA MILTIORRHIZA ROOT EXTRACT, SCROPHULARIA BUERGERIANA EXTRACT, ASPERGILLUS FERMENT, SOPHORA ANGUSTIFOLIA ROOT EXTRACT, BACILLUS FERMENT, ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEUS ROOT EXTRACT, CODONOPSIS LANCEOLATA ROOT EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED CODONOPSIS PILOSULA ROOT EXTRACT, BIFIDA FERMENT EXTRACT, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL SALICYLATE.

What are the active ingredients in MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE?

NIACINAMIDE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID.

How do I use MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE?

After applying MISA Geum Sul toner, apply an appropriate amount over the face.

What skin types is MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE good for?

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), Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE good for sensitive skin?

Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.

Is MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE fungal acne safe?

13 ingredients could feed malassezia: Saccharomyces/panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/dicaprate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE while pregnant?

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.

Is MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE fragrance free?

No — it contains Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal.

Is MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE silicone free?

No — it contains Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone.

Does MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal.

What can I layer with MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE?

Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.

How many ingredients does MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE have?

It lists 72 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.

Who makes MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE?

Missha, a brand based in Korea.

What UV filters are in MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE?

It filters UV with Benzophenone-5 (benzophenone-5).

Is MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE broad spectrum?

Not in the strictest sense. Its filters stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths.

Does MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE leave a white cast?

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.

Is MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE reef safe?

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.

Can I wear MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE under makeup?

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.

How often should I reapply MISA GEUM SUL REJUVENATING ESSENCE?

Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.

Brand
Missha
Country
Korea

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