PRODUCT REVIEW

MISSHA MISA Geum Sul Emulsion

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.5% - 1.8%Lactobacillus ferment 0.15% - 0.3%

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Product summary

"MISSHA - MISA Geum Sul Emulsion" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, lactobacillus ferment, polyglutamic acid and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Jojoba esters, limnanthes alba seed oil, phytosterols, dimethicone and cetearyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

Adenosine 0.45% - 0.65% in this moisturizer adds an anti-aging benefit. Adenosine is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical adenosine in low concentrations can help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

MISSHA, MISA Geum Sul Providing smoother, brighter and firmer skin, the MISA Geum Sul Emulsion helps to maintain a youthful complexion with a deeply moisturising formula.

Source: Allbeauty

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

adenosine 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

niacinamide 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

limnanthes alba seed oil 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Reinforces the skin's natural barrier.

Source: Allbeauty

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, jojoba esters.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide

lactobacillus ferment 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

polyglutamic acid 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.

limnanthes alba seed oil 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

Anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

niacinamide 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

aspergillus ferment 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An extract from fungus (mold) that typically appears on rice. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, might help neutralize free radicals and possibly somewhat reduce hyperpigmentation

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.5% - 1.8%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory

lactobacillus ferment 0.15% - 0.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Reduces irritation

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.4% - 0.65%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

panax ginseng root extract 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

hydrogenated vegetable oil 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

cetearyl alcohol 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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saccharomyces/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate 28% - 34%

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glycerin 4.8% - 5.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

water 5.3% - 6.5%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Saccharomyces/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate, Glycerin, Water, Nephrite extract, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Hydrogenated polydecene, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Cyclopentasiloxane, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Glycereth-26, Jojoba esters, Dimethicone, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Sorbitan stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Stearic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Parfum, Panax ginseng root extract, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Velvet extract, Palmitic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pca dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Benzophenone-5, Lecithin, Phytosteryl hydroxystearate, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Coptis japonica root extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Polyglutamic acid, Phytosterols, Aquilaria agallocha stem extract, Myristic acid, Camellia japonica seed oil, Gold, Carbomer, Bacillus ferment, Codonopsis lanceolata root extract, Saccharomyces ferment, Aspergillus ferment, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, Salvia miltiorrhiza root extract, Bifida ferment extract, Scrophularia buergeriana extract, Sophora angustifolia root extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Hydrolyzed codonopsis pilosula root extract, Sodium hydroxide

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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +13 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: anhydroxylitol ceramide np +13 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +6 more Other: anhydroxylitol ceramide np +13 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter centella asiatica extract +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: acetyl heptapeptide-9 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +33 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate +15 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: phytosphingosine ceramide np +11 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: bakuchiol panthenol +10 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: glycolic acid lactic acid +7 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more
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Potential Irritants	sophora angustifolia root extract Has skin benefit? salvia miltiorrhiza root extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +16 more	citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +16 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +13 more	ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethyl hexanediol Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	anthemis nobilis flower extract Has skin benefit? uncaria gambir extract Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	saccharomyces/panax ginseng root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +64 more	betula platyphylla japonica juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +57 more	betula platyphylla japonica juice Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +17 more	snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +57 more	cream Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +55 more	snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? ci 15850 Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +37 more

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MISSHA MISA Geum Sul Emulsion

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Evens skin tone

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