Neogen vs Su:m37° — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Secret Essence
8.8/10 · Su:m37°
| Real Ferment Micro Essence | Secret Essence | |
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| Brand | Neogen | Su:m37° |
| Category | essence | essence |
| Editor Rating | 8/10 | 8.8/10 ★ |
| Category | essence | essence |
| Texture | Silky, watery liquid with a slight viscosity | Clear watery essence |
| Finish | glowy, plump | Luminous absorbed |
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| Verdict | Neogen's answer to SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence at roughly one-fifth the price. The formula leads with 93% fermented ingredients — saccharomyces, bifida, and rice ferment filtrate — delivering a noticeable glow and improved skin texture over time. Niacinamide and adenosine round out the formula with brightening and anti-aging benefits. It won't give you the same instant 'wow' as the luxury ferment essences, but after a few weeks of consistent use, the cumulative effect is real. The best value ferment essence currently on the market. | 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. |
