Abib vs Su:m37° — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Secret Essence
8.8/10 · Su:m37°
| Heartleaf Calming Essence | Secret Essence | |
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| Brand | Abib | Su:m37° |
| Category | essence | essence |
| Editor Rating | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 ★ |
| Category | essence | essence |
| Texture | Lightweight, slightly viscous | Clear watery essence |
| Finish | calmed, hydrated | Luminous absorbed |
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| Verdict | Heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata) is gaining traction as a soothing botanical with antibacterial properties. Abib builds this calming essence around a concentrated heartleaf extract with supporting niacinamide and panthenol. Particularly effective for acne-prone skin that's also sensitive — a common combination that's hard to address. | LG's answer to SK-II Pitera — a naturally fermented essence that takes 50+ days in controlled fermentation tanks. The glow is real, the texture is water-thin, and the ferment is genuinely different from galactomyces. If SK-II is the J-beauty first treatment essence, Su:m37° is the K-beauty equivalent. |
