When one lightweight and easy-to-use product can deliver more than 10 skincare benefits, it quickly earns a permanent place in my beauty routine. That’s what happened with Mizon’s First Essence, a Korean skincare hero that hydrates, refreshes, smooths, and revitalises the complexion without weighing it down. Used after cleansing, the water-based texture replenishes moisture while exfoliating and leaving the skin silky soft.
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A facial essence is designed to be used after cleansing to enhance the effectiveness of the formulas to follow, be it serums or moisturiser. This is all while delivering its own skincare benefits to nourish the skin and leave it more hydrated and radiant.
Mizon’s First Essence, in fact, was created to enrich the skin with ten different benefits. These include: hydrating, gently exfoliating, firming, toning, strengthening the skin barrier, soothing,
balancing sebum, brightening, anti-ageing and hypoallergenic care. Therefore, the lightweight treatment offers a true boost for the complexion.
For twice-daily use, morning and night, the Mizon First Essence combines three key ingredients: niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, and 94.5 per cent fermented Galactomyces filtrate – a natural yeast that leaves the skin clear, clean, and radiant while improving its firmness. But how exactly does this trio in Mizon’s essence work?
- Niacinamide, or vitamin B3, is a versatile skincare ingredient known for its ability to improve the appearance of discolouration while supporting the skin barrier. It can also help soothe the complexion and regulate excess sebum, making it particularly useful for combination and oily skin types.
- Sodium hyaluronate is a form of hyaluronic acid that helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. By supporting hydration, it can leave the complexion feeling softer, smoother, and more supple while helping improve the appearance of elasticity.
- Then there’s the star ingredient: fermented Galactomyces filtrate. This fermented yeast-derived ingredient is prized in Korean skincare for its ability to improve skin tone, hydration levels, and benefits dry, dull, or dehydrated skin types. It is a by-product of the sake-making process.
With its watery, fast-absorbing texture, Mizon’s First Essence feels instantly refreshing for parched skin, making it easy to incorporate into both your morning and evening routines. After cleansing, apply the essence directly to your face using your hands, gently patting it into the skin until absorbed, which should happen immediately. Alternatively, you can apply it with a cotton pad, much like a toner.
Once the essence has absorbed, continue with your usual serum, moisturiser, and SPF during the day. It’s a simple extra step with a big impact.