Seoul Guide
After cleansing and toning, soak a cotton pad with the essence and wipe along the skin’s texture. Let the essence fully absorb into the skin before continuing with the rest of the skin routine, use at night for best results.
If using during the day, remember to wear SPF. Sensitive skins should take care not to use this product too much, start with 1-2 times a week and adjust frequency according to skin’s reaction. It is not recommended for this product to be used in conjunction with other exfoliants (AHA, BHA, retinols, vitamin C etc.)
It is suggested to use COSRX’s chemical exfoliators with a cotton pad for maximum results.
Please not that initial use of the product may give temporary irritation to the skin. To minimise this, begin with using the product once a week, and after the skin has adapted to it, increase the usage up to 2 to 3 times a week. It is not recommended for everyday use.
Why we like it
This essence targets those annoying small bumps under your skin that never seem to ripen as well as also treats blackheads and clears skin. It contains 7% glycolic acid to chemically exfoliate your skin while the low pH helps re-balance the skin.
Ingredients we love
Apple Fruit Water – The water from the apple fruit it packed with vitamins and minerals that are great for nourishing the skin. The low pH of the water enhances its ability to moisturise.
Glycoloc Acid – an AHA that is a chemical exfoliant, works to remove excess sebum and dead skin cells from your face.
Ingredient List – Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl Hexanedio
leeannedeonarain (verified owner) –
I had these tiny bumps on my face especially on my forehead which just wouldn’t go away. My doctor said it was fungal acne and prescribed medication which didn’t work. This product removed all of it and gave my skin such a beautiful glow.
abbigail365 (verified owner) –
I have been using this product since September and the results are amazing. Most of my white heads have cleared and my skin is near to perfect.
JOANNE –
I alternate between this toner and the blackhead toner and it has done wonders for smoothing out my skin.
Will repurchase.
Sue (verified owner) –
Pros: It really works (you can see exfoliated debris on the cotton pad), it gives a visible glow after you exfoliate, my skin looks tighter after using it.
Cons: After not using it for a while and using it again, my skin had a reaction to it and became red and irritated. This has not happened again so I think my skin was just purging. However, I definitely recommend patch testing on your neck before using it for the first time.
Lindsay Rajah (verified owner) –
A big yes! Really helps smooth out my skin. Does cause a tingling feeling when first applied, but I soon got use to it. I’d recommend starting slow if new to exfoliating. This stuff works well to prevent monthly break outs and stop them for getting worse. I also feel the exfoliating effect has helps fade some of my hyperpigmentation 🙂 I prefer it to the cosrx black head power liquid.
michelle.otto1904 –
This is great for my skin (combination skin)! It really helped with these small whiteheads (especially on my chin and forehead) 🙂
LamiMN (verified owner) –
I love this product. Although my skin reacted strongly initially, I can see the positive results of using it. I think my complexion has also become more even. But it’s difficult to tell when you see your own face everyday 😅
Maham Hasan (verified owner) –
For context, I have combination skin that is oily in the T-zone (so I have a lot of whiteheads and blackheads on my nose) and it is dry and very sensitive on the cheeks. I have been using this product for 2 months now and can say it definitely leaves a glow on my skin after I use it, and the whiteheads are slowly reducing.
One advice for anyone with sensitive skin like me: only use it once a week, followed by some calming serum, or your sensitive skin will become red and inflamed. Slowly try to build the tolerance to twice a week, but keep a set schedule of using snail mucin or some calming serum the day before use, the day of use and the day after. If you do that, it will bring a deep glow and help you to exfoliate without the sensitivity.