Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence — Reddit Reviews
by Dr. Ceuracle
Updated November 10, 2026
Milky Saccharomyces essence delivers plump, dewy hydration; oily skin may find it greasy.
What the community says
A bi-phase milky essence with Saccharomyces ferment, sodium hyaluronate, sunflower oil unsaponifiables, and ceramide NP, landing between toner and lotion. It suits dehydrated, dry, and tret-treated skin, but acne-prone users report closed comedones and occasional breakouts.
What this means for you
What people love
- Milky toner texture with serious hydration
- Layers cleanly and absorbs without sticky residue
- Ceramide NP and sunflower-derived lipids support a softer barrier feel
Watch out for
- Price feels high when cheaper toners perform similarly
- Can feel oily or greasy on combination and oily skin
- Closed comedones and breakouts show up for some users
Product details
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What TikTok says
From 6 TikTok videos1 sponsored, marked with outlined numbers
One creator calls it creamy, hydrating and a ride or die for barrier support 1. Per a sponsored creator, the kombucha essence suits dehydrated or barrier-struggling skin, while the matcha version suits oilier skin 2. Another creator warns its fermented ingredients may not suit sensitive skin 1, and one says not to buy it for instant barrier results 3. The brand's own video says its cream and essence layers blend into a silky texture when shaken 4.
Sponsored means the creator disclosed a brand partnership or the video ran as a paid ad.
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How to use it
From Reddit routinesWhere to buy
Full ingredient list · 25
Dr. Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence ingredients
Water, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 139 mentions across 30 threads
Dr. Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare and 2 more, summarized.
“Dr ceuracle vegan kombucha tea essence has been the best toner yet that I’ve tried”
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“I don’t know if it’s underrated?”
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“best toner yet”
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“for the glow- I day kombucha essence”
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“I got this a lot and they be like bro your skin is glowing”
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“please tell me what it is😭😭😭”
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“One or two toners, usually I’m From Mugwort & Dr ceuracle kombucha essence”
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“Same toners as AM, let dry completely”
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“Also here’s my full routine!! ❤️”
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“milk toner ; dr ceuracle vegan kombucha essence - 9/10”
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“my attempt to replace laneige. i’d say just a step behind, a bit thicker, not as smoothing and brightening, but very solid.”
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“an essential in my winter routine.”
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“I get my dr ceuracle kombucha essence from Costco.”
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“What have you found, and what do you think about k-beauty in costco?”
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“The online selection is wild!”
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“Dr.Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence. I love it so much I keep a bottle at home and a separate bottle at the office”
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iUNIK
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Mentioned together in 7 threads
“Dr. Ceuracle kombucha tea essence, iunik beta glucan power moisture serum”
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Mentioned together in 6 threads
“dr ceuracle kombucha tea essence, numbuzin no9, the ordinary rosehip oil, phytosurgence moisturizer.”
Illiyoon
Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream
Mentioned together in 5 threads
“I only kept the Dr. Ceuracle kombucha essence and the Illiyoon ceramide cream currently.”