Missha
MISA GEUMSUL EMULSION
face essence
Missha
face essence
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MISA GEUMSUL EMULSION 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 63 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
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 Butylene Glycol, 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: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate and Adenosine.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily 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. 4 ingredients on the label have not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.
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
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
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.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
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
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
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.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Oils, vegetable, hydrogenated
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
14th 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-
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Jojoba Esters is a complex mixture of esters produced by the transesterification/interesterification of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil (q.v.), Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil (q.v.), or a mixture of the two
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the babassu, Orbignya oleifera, Palmaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids lauric, myristic and oleic
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.
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PCA Dimethicone
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
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 63 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Dissolves and carries everything else
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
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.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
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.
Nephrite Extract is the extract of nephrite
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
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
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
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.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Oils, vegetable, hydrogenated
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
14th 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-
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Jojoba Esters is a complex mixture of esters produced by the transesterification/interesterification of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil (q.v.), Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil (q.v.), or a mixture of the two
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the babassu, Orbignya oleifera, Palmaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids lauric, myristic and oleic
18th 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)
19th 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
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Alcohols, C16-18
21st 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
22nd 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
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan stearate
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Docosan-1-ol
25th 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)
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked dimethyl siloxane polymer (silicone elastomer) that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone or Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone, and Vinyl Dimethicone or Bis-Vinyldimethicone.
28th 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
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid
30th 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
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
32nd 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
33rd 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
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecanoic acid
35th 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)
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3-(4-Carboxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)propyl methyl siloxane, polymer with dimethylsiloxane, trimethylsilyl-terminated
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
38th 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
39th 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
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Plant phytosterols 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid esters
41st 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
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
43rd 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
44th 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
45th 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
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Phytosterols is a complex mixture of sterols isolated from the higher plants
47th 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
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetradecanoic acid
49th 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
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
CI 77480
51st 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
52nd 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
53rd 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
54th 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
55th 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
56th 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
57th 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
58th 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
59th 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
60th 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
61st 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.
62nd 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
63rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydroxide
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, GLYCERIN, WATER, NEPHRITE EXTRACT, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, NIACINAMIDE, PROPANEDIOL, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, POLYSORBATE 60, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERETH-26, JOJOBA ESTERS, DIMETHICONE, ORBIGNYA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, PEG-100 STEARATE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, VELVET EXTRACT, PALMITIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PCA DIMETHICONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, BENZOPHENONE-5, LECITHIN, PHYTOSTERYL HYDROXYSTEARATE, ADENOSINE, DISODIUM EDTA, COPTIS JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, POLYGLUTAMIC ACID, PHYTOSTEROLS, AQUILARIA AGALLOCHA STEM EXTRACT, MYRISTIC ACID, CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED OIL, GOLD, CARBOMER, BACILLUS FERMENT, CODONOPSIS LANCEOLATA ROOT EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT, ASPERGILLUS FERMENT, ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEUS ROOT EXTRACT, SALVIA MILTIORRHIZA ROOT EXTRACT, BIFIDA FERMENT EXTRACT, SCROPHULARIA BUERGERIANA EXTRACT, SOPHORA ANGUSTIFOLIA ROOT EXTRACT, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, HYDROLYZED CODONOPSIS PILOSULA ROOT EXTRACT, SODIUM HYDROXIDE.
NIACINAMIDE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID.
Take an appropriate amount of essence and evenly apply across skin to promote absorption.
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.
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.
14 ingredients could feed malassezia: Saccharomyces/panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polysorbate 60, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Stearate. 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 Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, PCA Dimethicone.
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 63 ingredients, of which 3 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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