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Missha Time Revolution The First Essence 5X
Missha

Time Revolution The First Essence 5X

Essence · 150 mL

20%$31.10$39.00

Size: 150 mL

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Key ingredients

AHANiacinamideBifida FermentAdenosineYeast Ferment

Found in the full ingredient list below. Check how it layers with your routine

Made for

DrySensitiveNormal
Full ingredients (25)
  1. Bifida Ferment Lysate
  2. Diethoxyethyl Succinate
  3. Niacinamide
  4. 1,2-Hexanediol
  5. Adenosine
  6. Water
  7. Lecithin
  8. Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
  9. Potassium Sorbate
  10. Glycerin
  11. Hydrogenated Lecithin
  12. Acetic Acid
  13. Purified Water
  14. Polyquaternium-51
  15. Ceramide NP
  16. Phenoxyethanol
  17. Dimethicone
  18. Yeast Ferment Extract
  19. Lactic Acid
  20. Hordeum Vulgare Extract
  21. Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
  22. Ethylhexylglycerin
  23. Sodium PCA
  24. Butylene Glycol
  25. Dipropylene Glycol

Listed from highest to lowest concentration. Formulas change, so check the packaging if you avoid an ingredient.

Product details

A white bottle of Time Revolution The First Essence 5X on a pale grey marble table between barley ears and water droplets

First-step essence

A watery ferment essence that starts your routine and leaves skin clear, smooth and moisturized.

Missha’s bestselling first-step essence goes on right after cleansing and toning, to prep skin for everything that follows. Yeast and bifida ferments, made with Missha’s three-stage extreme, cold and heat fermentation, work with niacinamide and adenosine on dullness, rough texture and dryness.

Niacinamide, right after the first two
#3
Niacinamide, right after the first two
Adenosine, for the look of wrinkles
#5
Adenosine, for the look of wrinkles
Bottle
150 mL
Bottle
A rippling pool of clear, watery essence with droplets beside two barley ears

What’s inside

The ingredients doing the work

  • Yeast + bifida ferments

    Missha’s Extreme Ferment, made from a yeast strain that survives harsh conditions. It delivers dense moisture and helps skin stay balanced and resilient.

    No. 1, 8, 18 of 25 on the list

  • Niacinamide + adenosine

    High on the list: niacinamide brightens and evens tone, adenosine is a classic wrinkle-care ingredient.

    No. 3, 5 of 25 on the list

  • Ceramide delivery

    Missha wraps the ferments in phospholipids with a ceramide, a structure similar to skin’s own, to help them absorb.

    No. 7, 11, 15 of 25 on the list

  • Gentle acids + moisture

    A touch of lactic acid smooths rough texture, while sodium PCA and glycerin keep skin hydrated.

    No. 10, 19, 23 of 25 on the list

Supporting botanicals

  • Barley
  • Candle bush leaf
A bottle of Time Revolution The First Essence 5X beside two cotton pads, one soaked with clear essence

How to use

Right after cleansing

  1. 1

    Cleanse

    Cleanse and tone so skin is fresh.

  2. 2

    Soak

    Moisten a cotton pad with the essence, or pour a little into your hands.

  3. 3

    Smooth

    Sweep the pad along the skin’s texture, or tap the essence in lightly with your hands.

  4. 4

    Layer

    Add another layer if skin feels dry, then follow with serum or ampoule and cream.

Clear droplets of essence beaded on a pale grey surface beside a single barley ear

The first step to clearer skin

A splash of ferment essence each morning and night, so the rest of your routine has a smoother start.

Good to know

  • Best suited to dull, dry skin and skin that has lost elasticity, per Missha.
  • Missha pairs it with the purple Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule as the next step.
  • Sold in a 150 mL bottle.
Missha Time Revolution The First Essence 5X: Ingredients and Price — Metic Beauty