By Wishtrend vs Su:m37° — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Secret Essence
8.8/10 · Su:m37°
| Propolis Energy Boosting Essence | Secret Essence | |
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| Brand | By Wishtrend | Su:m37° |
| Category | essence | essence |
| Editor Rating | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 ★ |
| Category | essence | essence |
| Texture | Slightly viscous honey-toned essence | Clear watery essence |
| Finish | Nourished glow | Luminous absorbed |
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| Verdict | Formerly the 'Quad Active Boosting Essence', rebranded around its hero ingredient — propolis, at an 83% concentration. Beekeepers' antibacterial cement turns out to be a genuinely great skincare active: anti-inflammatory, microbiome-friendly, and honey-golden in the bottle. By Wishtrend's essence is hydration + barrier support + a subtle brightening assist, all at a mid-price point. | 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. |
