Dr.Jart+ vs Su:m37° — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Secret Essence
8.8/10 · Su:m37°
| Vital Hydra Solution Biome Essence | Secret Essence | |
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| Brand | Dr.Jart+ | Su:m37° |
| Category | essence | essence |
| Editor Rating | 7/10 | 8.8/10 ★ |
| Category | essence | essence |
| Texture | Lightweight, watery essence with a slight viscosity | Clear watery essence |
| Finish | hydrated, dewy | Luminous absorbed |
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| Verdict | A microbiome-focused essence that combines prebiotics and probiotics with hyaluronic acid and panthenol. The science behind the microbiome angle is still emerging, but as a hydrating essence, this delivers. Whether the probiotic component adds meaningful benefit beyond what a regular hydrating essence offers remains an open question. | 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. |
