Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence — Reddit Reviews
by Missha
Updated November 10, 2026
Watery fermented essence delivers weightless hydration and smoother-looking skin; irritation remains possible.
What the community says
A water-light fermented essence for adding hydration before serums, with no tacky film. Redditors with dry or dehydrated skin often call it an HG, though sensitive users report irritation and rough, bumpy texture.
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What the science says
Niacinamide has some evidence of helping acne, and most studies found it worked about as well as clindamycin when applied to the skin 1. Its fading of dark spots has some evidence behind it, since all four direct tests saw spots fade and facial skin look lighter 2. For anti-aging, two studies found firmer skin and fewer wrinkles, a result that has some evidence but remains limited 3. For the skin barrier, the single study is not proven yet, though it found less water loss through the skin 4.
- Niacinamide for acne Some evidence · 17 studies
- Niacinamide for hyperpigmentation Some evidence · 17 studies
- Niacinamide for anti-aging Some evidence · 8 studies
- Niacinamide for skin barrier Not proven yet · 17 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
How we grade researchFull ingredient list · 15
Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Yeast Ferment Extract, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Sodium PCA, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 45 mentions across 30 threads
Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare and 2 more, summarized.
“* Kikumasamune High Moist Lotion / Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Essence”
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“After 1 week of using an assortment of AB products”
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“- Missha Time Revolution First Treatment Essence (new formula)”
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“Yes, don’t give up! ☺️”
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“I particularly use Korean skincare.”
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“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.”
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“Missha FTE feels very light and watery”
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“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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