Yeast Ferment Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Sodium PCA, Purified Water, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin

Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, please refer to product packaging.

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Great for: Barrier repair, hydration, brightening and tone improvement, soothing and anti aging support 

Watch out if: You’re extremely sensitive to preservatives,you react easily around compromised barrier phases

Overall:
A beautifully balanced, barrier supporting, hydrating formula full of ferments, ceramides, and niacinamide, exactly the kind of ingredient lineup that explains why essence users suddenly start glowing.

 

 

 

Beneficial Ingredients

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Bifida Ferment Lysate

A probiotic powerhouse. Strengthens the skin barrier, boosts resilience, and improves moisture retention. One of the star ingredients in many luxury essences for a reason.

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Yeast Ferment Extract

Another ferment that helps with skin repair, hydration, and improved texture. Ferments are incredible for stressed, dehydrated, or dull skin.

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Niacinamide

A top tier multitasker. Brightens, reduces redness, supports the barrier, regulates oil, and helps smooth overall tone. Always a win.

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Sodium PCA

A naturally occurring humectant in the skin. Keeps moisture locked in and improves softness.

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Ceramide NP

Essential for reinforcing the skin barrier. Helps reduce sensitivity, improve smoothness, and maintain long term hydration.

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Adenosine

Known for its soothing and anti wrinkle benefits. Helps improve skin elasticity and calm irritation.

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Hydrogenated Lecithin

Helps repair and strengthen the skin barrier while improving ingredient absorption.

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Butylene Glycol

A humectant that helps other ingredients penetrate better. Great for hydration and formula stability.

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Ingredients to Be Aware Of

Hexanediol

Common preservative and humectant. Generally safe but can occasionally irritate very reactive skin types.
 

Ethylhexylglycerin

Another preservative booster. Low irritation risk, but still worth noting for extremely sensitive users.
 

Diethoxyethyl Succinate

A texture enhancer/emollient. Safe, but not particularly “beneficial” for skin can sometimes cause mild irritation in compromised barriers.
 

Neutral / Structure Only Ingredients

Purified Water – base of the formula

 

 

 

 

Missha is not a cruelty free brand because it sells its products in China, where animal testing for cosmetics is required by law. While Missha's website may state their products are cruelty free, this is not accurate for international markets, particularly China. 

Missha sells in countries like China, where animal testing is a legal requirement for many cosmetic products.
 

This means the company does not adhere to a strict cruelty free policy.

Some sources claim that newer regulations in China mean only imported brands have to test, and even this may not be true for all product categories, but it is safest to assume that any brand selling in China is not cruelty free

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Source

 

Likely Vegan, But Needs Brand Confirmation

• Ceramide NP - Can be plant-based or synthetic. Sometimes derived from animal sources, unless specifically labelled “vegan ceramides.”

• Hydrogenated Lecithin - Lecithin can come from soy (vegan) or egg yolk (not vegan). Most cosmetic brands use soy lecithin, but without confirmation, it’s a maybe.

• Bifida Ferment Lysate - Generally vegan, but again depends on the growth medium used.

• Yeast Ferment Extract - Typically vegan, but fermentation mediums can vary.

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Fully Vegan

Everything else on the list.

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