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Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence

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Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence — Reddit Reviews

by Missha

78nextscore29 verdicts

Updated October 10, 2026

Watery fermented essence for hydration and glow; a longtime AB staple.

What the community says

Backed by 57 studies

Redditors use it as a watery first-step essence for dehydrated, dull skin that wants extra glow and smoother texture. It layers fast and feels non-tacky, but ferments and the reformulated version still irritate some people.

From Reddit

Backed by 30 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare and 1 more.

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What people love

  • Watery first-step essence
  • Hydrates without tacky residue
  • Longtime HG for dry, dehydrated routines

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What the science says

  • Acne

    Some evidence

    Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies

    What the studies found
    • Most studies found niacinamide helped acne
    • It often cleared acne about as well as clindamycin when put on the skin
    • Some studies found it helped reduce red, sore spots and pimples
    • Some evidence is still uncertain because some studies found no clear difference
  • Hyperpigmentation

    Some evidence

    Niacinamide: 5 studies tested it on its own. See all 20 studies

    What the studies found
    • All 5 studies that tested it on its own found it helped fade dark spots
    • On its own, it reduced facial darkening and made skin look lighter than a placebo
    • It also improved dark spots linked with sun damage in one clinical trial
  • Anti-Aging

    Some evidence

    Niacinamide: 3 studies tested it on its own. See all 9 studies

  • Skin Barrier

    Not proven yet

    Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.

    Niacinamide: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 17 studies

    What the studies found
    • The one study that tested it on its own found it helped the skin barrier
    • It lowered water loss through the skin
    • It increased the thickness of the outer skin layer

Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.

Real Reddit threads — 37 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”

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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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