Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence — Reddit Reviews
by Missha
Updated September 17, 2026
Watery niacinamide essence that hydrates fast and leaves zero tackiness; legacy AB HG.
What the community says
A light first essence with niacinamide, glycerin, and ferments that people layer after cleansing or before retinoids. Redditors use it for extra hydration, glow, and smoother-feeling skin. Ferments and the watery slip are polarizing for sensitive or perioral-dermatitis-prone folks.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Ferments can flare perioral dermatitis
- Some people get bumpy, rough texture
- Not everyone sees ongoing payoff
Product details
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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
What the studies found
- Most studies found niacinamide helped acne
- Some studies found 4% niacinamide cleared acne about as well as clindamycin
- One study found 4% niacinamide improved red, sore spots, but IPL worked better
- Some research found no clear difference, and a large review said the effects were uncertain
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
- In clinical trials, 5% niacinamide faded dark spots more than a placebo
- It also helped when used with salicylic acid peels, more than peels alone
- Used on its own, it helped, but one study found a niacinamide mix worked better
- One study found the fading effect reversed after stopping niacinamide
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 36 mentions across 30 threads
Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/AsianBeauty and r/koreanskincare, 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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