
“Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence is formulated with more than 93% micro bio ferment complex to brighten your skin tone while providing a deep hydration.”
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:
alanine, arginine.
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: arginine, caprylyl glycol.
“Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence is formulated with more than 93% micro bio ferment complex to brighten your skin tone while providing a deep hydration.”
This product contains ingredients (alanine, bifida ferment lysate, cysteine) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: aspartic acid, lysine, serine, threonine.
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.
This product contains antioxidants (bifida ferment lysate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, cysteine) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.


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Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
More about Bifida ferment lysateA product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment filtrateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Rice ferment filtrateAn 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
More about Aspergillus fermentOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseA non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusHelps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMight 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)
More about AdenosineIs 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
More about NiacinamideA sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineAn amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidAn amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineAn amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineAn amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMight help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation
More about CysteineBifida ferment lysate, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Betula alba juice, Rice ferment filtrate, Aspergillus ferment, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Methyl gluceth-20, Water, Betaine, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trehalose, Lactobacillus, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Caprylyl glycol, Trideceth-10, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, 1,2-hexanediol, Tropolone, Allantoin, Butylene glycol, Coptis japonica extract, Arginine, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Hydrogenated lecithin, Calcium carbonate, Sodium hyaluronate, Adenosine, Niacinamide, Dextrin, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Phenoxyethanol, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICReal Ferment Micro Essence MiniYOUR PRODUCT | MISSHATime Revolution The First Treatment Essence Intensive Moist | numbuzinNo.3 Bifida Bakuchiol 50 Zero Pore Milky Toner | Mary&MayVitamin B5 + Bifida Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 80% | 78% |
| Price | — | $26.80 | $14.70 | $14.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 24 | 7 of 24 | 6 of 24 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Pitera | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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"Neogen - Real Ferment Micro Essence Mini" is effective for: Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
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