Review Time! Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Essence

So this is the last thing to review from my purchase late last November.

You can purchase this treatment essence through the Missha site here.

So there's a lot of hype around this product and for good reason.  This product claims to do the same thing as SK II Facial Treatment Essence but for a third of the price.  It's on sale right now so you can get it even cheaper.

I never thought to try this before since as a microbiologist when I heard about this I thought it to really be nothing more than culture filtrate.  Heck, I have Saccharomyces strains in the lab, I could probably do this myself.  I actually still do think of it as nothing more than fancy culture filtrate to be honest.  But hell if I can spend a stupid amount of money on Voss water I don't see me buying this to be out of the realm of possibility.

I never tried the SK II Facial Treatment Essence so I really have nothing to compare it to.  But what I did find was that my skin really loved the Time Revolution First Treatment Essence.

Sleek frosted glass bottle hold almost magical water inside.

After the first application my skin felt firm and a bit plump.  After a week I felt like my skin was glowing.

The best part is that there were no breakouts.  I did however spill a little and didn't want to waste it so I applied it to my face.  My skin became a little irritated and rosy but it subsided a few hours later.

How I use it:  I place 3 to 5 drops in the palm of my hand, rub my hands together and smooth the product over my face and neck.

I tried using a cotton pad but didn't like the thought of wasting so much good stuff.

The bottle comes with a inside plug, for Pete's sake don't throw it away!

Without the plug the bottle will begin to leak out and you will lose your precious essence.

How do I store it:  After opening and closing the plug for 2 weeks I decided I had enough and got a vacuum pump bottle from Daiso.  I decanted the essence into the bottle and now when I use it all it takes is one little pump.  No mess and it's easier to travel with.

Best $1.50 I ever spent.

But it's just a toner right?  That's a crazy amount to be spent on a toner.

I would normally agree, but I really don't think of this product as a toner.  I think of toners being used to remove the last traces of dirt on the skin before applying product.  This product I see as prepping the skin to better accept the products I use on it afterwards.

I think of it as a treatment and I use it as one.

Does it smell funny?  Not really.  Plus I can't smell anything once it absorbs in.  It does feel a little tacky when it's drying though.

This product is also free of parabens, colorants, fragrance, silicon, mineral oil and alcohol.  Plus it's not tested on animals.

Would I buy this again?  I totally would.  That would probably be next year when I finally finish the bottle.

Is it really worth it?  I really think so.  But then again I'm also not that young anymore and need the extra help to keep me looking like a teenager.  However, given the price (especially when on sale) this becomes really affordable and is cheaper than a lot of my other skincare items.

I hope this helps a little.  I didn't put in any facts on yeast extract concentration or benefits because they are readily available on the site but I hope my experience with this product helps you figure out if it's something you want to try.

Thank you so much for looking and live happy!