Mixsoon vs VT Cosmetics — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Reedle Shot 100
9/10 · VT Cosmetics
| Soybean Milk Serum | Reedle Shot 100 | |
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| Brand | Mixsoon | VT Cosmetics |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 8.5/10 | 9/10 ★ |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Milky, lightweight serum | Thick, almost gritty serum with fine microneedle spicules you can feel on application |
| Finish | Plump, luminous, nourished | smooth, slightly tingling, refreshed |
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| Verdict | Fermented soybean extract meets galactomyces filtrate meets peptides — the three pillars of K-beauty's fermented-ingredient philosophy, stacked in one milky serum. The fermentation process breaks soy isoflavones into smaller, more bioavailable molecules that improve elasticity and brightness, while the peptide complex (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 + two oligopeptides) firms. The result is 80% of the results of high-end fermented essences like SK-II at roughly a fifth of the price. Mixsoon's minimalist formulation philosophy means there's nothing extraneous — every ingredient earns its place. | At-home microneedling in a bottle. The spicules are made from freshwater sponges and feel like tiny prickles as you massage them in — the sensation is alarming the first time but completely normal. Over 4-8 weeks, it genuinely improves texture, reduces pore visibility, and smooths scarring. Start with the 100 concentration before graduating to 300 or 700. |
