No.9 NAD+ BIO Lifting-sil Essence — Reddit Reviews
by numbuzin
Updated August 7, 2026
Highly moisturizing with a unique mucin-like texture that layers well in PM routines
What the community says
If you want a peptide-packed essence that gives a mucin-like, hydrating glow and supports skin barrier repair but can feel oily or heavy, this is the K-beauty staple with mixed reviews among combo and acne-prone users.
What this means for you
What people love
- Highly moisturizing with a unique mucin-like texture that layers well in PM routines
- Peptide-rich formula touted for hydration, plumpness, and subtle anti-aging benefits
- Favored by many in Koreanskincare for supporting skin barrier and delivering a dewy finish
Watch out for
- Often feels oily and thick—best avoided if you have oily or combination skin
- Peptide concentrations are perceived as too low by some to deliver noticeable wrinkle improvement
- Contains ingredients flagged as irritation risks for sensitive or acne-prone skin, leading to dryness or breakouts
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Real Reddit threads
30 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/AsianBeauty +2 more
“Mid thirties dry/tret skin and I can’t live without numbuzin 9 essence”
Positive
“Both keep my skin hydrated despite tret and monthly microneedling and chemical peels.”
Positive
“Nmbuzin 9 essence”
Positive
“Numbuzin No.9 NAD+ BIO Lifting-Sil Essence”
Positive
“numbuzin no. 9 NAD Bio Lifting-sil Essence”
Positive
“I have super dry, super sensitive skin with the start of wrinkles”
Positive
“have made my skin *glow* to the point that my coworkers even noticed”
Positive
“Numbuzin 9 essence”
Positive
“These three gave me glass skin in 3 days!!!”
Positive
“Is the Numbuzin n9 essence any good ?”
Positive
“Numbuzin's No 9 essence feels oily and greasy when applied”
Cautionary
“Hasn't put a dent in my premature wrinkles at all or improved my skin texture”
Cautionary
“it sucks ass.”
Cautionary
“the No. 9 toner is absolute 🤌🏼”
Positive
“Numbuzin no 9 toner and essence were immediately beautiful on my skin.”
Positive
“it definitely gives you a very nice glow, skin just looks more plumped and hydrated from just a few uses”
Positive
