[SKINCARE] Missha Time Revolution Artemisia First Treatment Essence 150ml

Product's Overview:

Last few drops of the goodies

Front view

Back view

Left side look

Right side look
(the bottle shape is very unique, from thin to thick)

Bottom view of the box

Last product shot with it

Close-up of the essence

Transparent watery yellowish essence

Ingredients:

Ver.1 - 100% Artemisia Annua extract (Missha Malaysia official website)

Ver.2 - Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Artemisia Annua Extract (Missha Global official website)

*From the studies, it is impossible for a product to contain only 1 ingredient because during the extraction, other ingredients are involved and preservatives will be added to extend the shelf-life of the product, considering the contact with air, microorganisms and other substances from the environment that may affect its effectiveness. Korea's Cosmetic regulation stated that only ingredients exceeds a certain amount has to be listed in the ingredient list. So, some Missha website might not show the full ingredient list, but only their main active ingredient*

First Impression & Experience: ★★★★★

The treatment essence is packed in cylindrical glass bottle, which will look very aesthetic on your vanity table. There's a plastic stopper after you twist open the lid of the product. At first when you pour it out, it might be quite hard to control the amount, but once you've used it a few times, the pressure in the bottle doesn't let the essence flow out too much anymore & you're good to go with the portion control.

The stopper

Top view of the bottle

From the official ingredient list, there's no fragrance added into the product, so it's only the herbal-ish artemisia (mugwort) smell which calms me and my skin at the same time. Personally, I'm okay with it, as long as the smell is not too strong and doesn't affect my routine. This part is to take not if you are someone who don't like herbal smell.

With an already irritated & sensitized skin barrier, on the first application, putting this on doesn't stings my face and lips at all, and even calmed down my dry patches and inflamed pimples. 

Pros:

• Provides enough hydration for my sensitized and dehydrated skin
• Provides instant calming and soothing effect on tight/dry/painful & inflamed pimples
• Can be used as treatment mask on targeted areas or full face (soak it into sponge puffs & lay on your face for 5-10 minutes)

Cons:

• Glass bottle, hard to carry when travelling around (even though we don't have that much chances to travel now during this pandemic) 

Final Thoughts & Conclusion:

During the end of last year, there's a period of time, I've been facing a weak skin barrier and easily irritated skin, which no matter what product I used, it stings and very dehydrated. My skin has became sensitive and dehydrated, as well as flaking & itching around my mouth area. This is all caused by mask-wearing, overly exfoliation and then alcohol ingredient in my products that worsened the situation. So, I got rid of fragranced and alcohol products, slowly opting in fragranced-free and alcohol-free products into my routine, as well as minimizing my steps of skincare (shrink to only 4 steps - Cleanser (only in P.M.), treatment essence, cream, sunscreen).

The first product that I opt into my new skincare routine was this treatment essence, due to the hype of their holy grail - Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence (will try this one day), but at that time my skin barrier was damaged and microbiome was very compromised, so I chose this ingredient that can calm down my skin. It's the first Missha product and first treatment essence I've used, also the first time I'm getting in touch with Artemisia/Mugwort.

With the use of this product for one week, twice a day (1-2 layers in A.M., 2-3 layers in P.M.), my skin and the pimples has calmed down a lot. The likelihood of breakouts are substantially lower to none. Applying 2 layers of this treatment essence provides a full day of hydration to my skin compared to previously when I'm not using it at all (half day, my mouth area starts to be irritated & requires reapplication of cream + lip balm).

Replacing this treatment essence into my toner step doesn't affect the hydration level of my skin, but even makes it better (pairing with the Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence and Make P:rem Safe Me Relief Moisture Cream 12) *will blog about these in the future*. There's no more flaking and itchiness around my mouth area as I continue using it for 2 months.

According to one of the Skincare YouTuber - Kelly that I love, the word "first" in the treatment essence means that using it in your 1st step of routine after cleansing will provide better product absorption for the products afterwards. I did not try layering toner before or after this, but I can still see the promised result from the brand.

When I've emptied up the product, my skin has became healthier & there's no more signs of dehydration.

Repurchase? ★★★★★

With the effectiveness of the product and that it can last for a very long time even using it twice a day, it can be an emergency product to be stocked up in your vanity.

It is a very important product in my skincare routine, especially premenstrual & during menstrual cycle when the skin could be sensitive and having breakouts that is in need of calming sensation. 

Price vs. Value: ★★★★★

RM77.57 (Bought from one of the Shopee's k-beauty store directly shipping from Korea on October 2020)

150ml, used twice daily, can be lasted for almost 5 months (November 2020-April 2021)

Where to Find It:

^Amazon Missha Official Store US$26 = RM108.21

Shop at ^YesStyle with my rewards code JAYNELIM20 to enjoy extra discounts - RM176.53

Shopee Missha Official Store RM99

Missha Malaysia Official Website RM36

[1+1] set @ Missha Malaysia Official Website  RM77.77

^affiliated Amazon store link, which I will earn a little commission if you use the link I provided to purchase the product

Disclaimer: All the products are purchased with my own hard-earned money and every photos are strictly owned by me. The opinions are on my own, unbiasedly & truthfully, but it could vary depending on individual. I'm not an expert in any field nor a licensed individual. Every review is based on my personal preference & for entertainment purpose only. What works for me may not work for you because skincare is personal. I have dry-combination skin (oily T-zone, dry U-zone) but it doesn't mean that you'll have the same experience as me if you have the same skin type, because we have different lifestyle and living environment. Try everything at your own risk.