1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Bifida Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifida
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Real Ferment Micro Essence
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Take the skin testA deeply hydrating and brightening essence that contains more than 93% naturally fermented ingredients, including bifida ferment lysate and 28% saccharomyces ferment filtrate, to deliver instant moisture and skin-plumping benefits.
Real Ferment Micro Essence is a lightweight essence from NEOGEN. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 50 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. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Betaine and Trehalose, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Betaine, Trehalose and Butylene Glycol.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide and Aspergillus Ferment.
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.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
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.
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
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.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Bifida Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifida
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Saccharomyces
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Betula Alba Juice is the sap of the Birch, Betula alba L., Betulaceae
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Aspergillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Aspergillus
6th 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
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
10th 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.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
14th 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)
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
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
"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.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
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 50 ingredients on the label.
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
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
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Calms visible redness and irritation
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
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.
Bifida Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifida
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Saccharomyces
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Betula Alba Juice is the sap of the Birch, Betula alba L., Betulaceae
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Rice Ferment Filtrate (sake) is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Oryza sativa
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Aspergillus Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Aspergillus
6th 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
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
10th 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.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lactobacillus is one or more species of the microorganism, Lactobacillus
14th 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, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Octane-1,2-diol
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-tridecyl-.omega.-hydroxy; Isotridecanol, ethoxylated
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxycyclohepta-2,4,6-trienone; 2-Hydroxytropone
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
22nd 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)
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Coptis Japonica Extract is the extract of the whole plant of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Protein hydrolyzates, wheat germ, 2-hydroxy-3-((3-(wheat germ oil acyl)aminopropyl)dimethylammonio)propyl derivatives, chlorides
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cellulose, methyl ether
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium Calcium Zinc Phosphate is the product obtained by the fusion of sodium oxide, calcium oxide, zinc oxide and phosphorus oxide
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Zinc carbonate hydroxide
30th 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
31st 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
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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**
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycine
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(S)-2-Aminopentanedioic acid
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aspartic acid
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Leucine
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Alanine
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Lysine
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3-Phenyl-L-alanine
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, (S)-
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Isoleucine; DL-allo-Isoleucine; 2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Histidine
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
DL-methionine
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Cysteine
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BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT FILTRATE, BETULA ALBA JUICE, RICE FERMENT FILTRATE, ASPERGILLUS FERMENT, GLYCERIN, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYL GLUCETH-20, WATER, BETAINE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, TREHALOSE, LACTOBACILLUS, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TRIDECETH-10, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, TROMETHAMINE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, TROPOLONE, ALLANTOIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, COPTIS JAPONICA EXTRACT, ARGININE, WHEAT GERMAMIDOPROPYLDIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, METHYLCELLULOSE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, SODIUM CALCIUM ZINC PHOSPHATE, ZINC CARBONATE HYDROXIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ADENOSINE, NIACINAMIDE, DEXTRIN, GLYCINE, SERINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, ASPARTIC ACID, LEUCINE, ALANINE, LYSINE, TYROSINE, PHENYLALANINE, PROLINE, THREONINE, VALINE, ISOLEUCINE, PHENOXYETHANOL, HISTIDINE, METHIONINE, CYSTEINE.
SODIUM HYALURONATE, NIACINAMIDE.
Use this essence daily in the morning and evening after cleansing and toning. Sprinkle the essence into palms of hands or use a cotton pad to gently sweep across the face and neck, lightly patting your skin until the essence is fully absorbed.
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.
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus. 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.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
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 50 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
NEOGEN.
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