Lagom vs Su:m37° — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Secret Essence
8.8/10 · Su:m37°
| Cellus Revive Essence | Secret Essence | |
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| Brand | Lagom | Su:m37° |
| Category | essence | essence |
| Editor Rating | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 ★ |
| Category | essence | essence |
| Texture | Watery, slightly viscous | Clear watery essence |
| Finish | Hydrated, plump | Luminous absorbed |
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| Verdict | Lagom means 'just the right amount' in Swedish — and this Korean brand (founded by a Korean-Swedish duo) applies that philosophy literally. The Cellus Revive Essence is a hydrating essence with centella asiatica actives (madecassoside + asiaticoside), ceramide NP for barrier support, and multi-weight hyaluronic acid. No fragrance, no frills, just hydration science. The essence step K-beauty does better than anyone, from a brand that understood it should be invisible. | 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. |
