Missha vs Su:m37° — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Secret Essence
8.8/10 · Su:m37°
| Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence RX | Secret Essence | |
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| Brand | Missha | Su:m37° |
| Category | essence | essence |
| Editor Rating | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 ★ |
| Category | essence | essence |
| Texture | Watery, lightweight liquid with no viscosity | Clear watery essence |
| Finish | glowy, smooth | Luminous absorbed |
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| Verdict | The affordable alternative to SK-II Facial Treatment Essence that's been a K-beauty staple for over a decade. At 90% saccharomyces ferment filtrate, the formulation concept is nearly identical to its luxury counterpart, and real-world results are impressively similar — gradual improvement in texture, brightness, and overall skin clarity. The RX version adds niacinamide and bifida lysate, making it a smarter formula than the original. At a fraction of SK-II's price, this is one of the best value propositions in Korean skincare. | 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. |
