Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence — Reddit Reviews
by Missha
Updated September 28, 2026
Watery ferment essence for instant hydration and glow; divisive on reactive skin.
What the community says
A watery first-step essence that Redditors use for hydration, glow, and that slick SK-II-dupe feel. It layers easily and can replace a heavier moisturizer on dry skin. Ferments irritate some reactive faces, and a few people got bumpy texture or itchiness.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Ferments can flare perioral dermatitis and sensitive skin
- Some users get bumpy, rough texture around the nose
- The glow fades into ‘is it doing anything?’ territory
Product details
Concerns
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
Where to buy
What the science says
Acne
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 5 studies tested it on its own. See all 24 studies
What the studies found
- All of these studies found niacinamide helped fade dark spots or patches
- Niacinamide 5% faded dark spots more than a placebo in studies of sun-damaged skin and dark patches
- Used with salicylic acid peels, niacinamide improved dark patches more than peels alone
- A niacinamide mix faded dark spots better than niacinamide alone in one study
- One study found the fading effect reversed after niacinamide was stopped
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 38 mentions across 30 threads
Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare and 1 more, summarized.
“* Kikumasamune High Moist Lotion / Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Essence”
Positive
“After 1 week of using an assortment of AB products”
Positive
“- Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Essence (new formula)”
Positive
“Yes, don’t give up! ☺️”
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“I particularly use Korean skincare.”
Positive
“Their Time Revolution First Essence still sells like crazy”
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“Missha is very alive, OP.”
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“Missha is also still very much around.”
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“Toners & Essence, Missha First Revolution Time Stop Essence & Haru Haru Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Essence Fragrance Free, alternate between both.”
Positive
“Missha FTE feels very light and watery”
Positive
“it juices up my skin and exfoliates mildly”
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“Missha Time Revolution First Essence have both been in my routine since 2017 (I have dry skin).”
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“Lagom Cellus Deep Moisturizer and Missha Time Revolution First Essence have both been in my routine since 2017”
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“I have dry skin”
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“Maybe try giving Missha Time Revolution The First Essence 5x a go as a dupe?”
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