When should I apply this essence in my routine?

Apply it immediately after cleansing as the first step in your skincare routine.

Can I apply it with my hands or a cotton pad?

Yes. You can sweep it gently over your skin with a saturated cotton pad, then help the remainder absorb with your hands. Alternatively, pour it into your palms and gently pat until absorbed.

What does the texture feel like, and does it leave a sticky finish?

It has a lightweight, watery texture that absorbs quickly without leaving a sticky residue. It leaves skin feeling refreshed.

Which skin types is the 180ml essence recommended for?

The 180ml essence is recommended for normal, dry, oily, combination and sensitive skin.

What are the formula's featured ingredients?

Featured ingredients include 97% Desert Cica Yeast Ferment, niacinamide, Ceramide NP and glycerin.

What benefits is this essence designed to provide?

It is designed to deliver dense moisture, brightening and firming care while helping maintain skin's pH balance.

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Missha

Time Revolution The First Essence 5X

What it is: A lightweight, watery facial essence that goes on first after cleansing to deliver dense moisture and support brighter, firmer-looking skin.

Dense, refreshing moisture
Lightweight, watery texture
Quick-absorbing, nonsticky finish
Brightening and firming care

Net weight: 180ml

Time Revolution The First Essence 5X

180ml ·$36.99 USD

Dense, refreshing moisture

Lightweight, watery texture

Quick-absorbing, nonsticky finish

Brightening and firming care

Main active: Yeast Ferment Extract
Intensity: Supportive

PRODUCT DETAILS

Meet the fifth generation of Missha's Time Revolution essence. This first-step facial essence brings dense moisture with brightening and firming care, helping your complexion look more even while supporting its moisture balance.

Its lightweight, watery texture absorbs quickly without a sticky residue. Skin is left feeling refreshed.

The formula features 97% Desert Cica Yeast Ferment and uses Missha's three-step EXTREME FERMENT α Method. Fermented Cicaenzyme yeast extract supports moisture and the look of dull, uneven tone. Niacinamide adds brightening and smoothing care, while Ceramide NP and glycerin help support the skin's protective moisture barrier.

Recommended for all skin types.

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Dense moisture, light feel
Brighter-looking tone
Smoother-looking texture
Firming care
Moisture-barrier support

Key Ingredients

Abstract ivory sculpture with glossy, folded organic forms on a warm beige seamless surface, lit softly with a long grounding shadow.

Yeast Ferment Extract

A yeast-derived ferment extract used to condition skin and support a softer, smoother, more comfortable feel.

Niacinamide

Helps visibly brighten uneven tone and support the skin barrier.

Overlapping ivory wax-like layers on a warm blush background, representing ceramide barrier lipids.

Ceramides

Barrier-supporting lipids that help reduce moisture loss and ease visible dryness.

Glycerin

A classic humectant that helps skin hold water and feel softer and smoother.

Pleated lavender paper fan with a coral-red edge on a pale blush surface.

Adenosine

A skin-conditioning ingredient commonly used to help skin look smoother and soften the appearance of fine lines.

Lavender collage presenting the essence bottle and three formula-focused callouts.

Concerns & Benefits

Your Concerns

1
Dehydration
Skin feels low on moisture, but you still want a light, nonsticky layer.
2
Dullness
Your complexion looks dull or uneven and could use brightening care.
3

How To Use

1After cleansing, apply the essence as the first step in your skincare routine.
2For the cotton-pad method, saturate a cotton pad with a generous amount and wipe it gently across your skin. Use your hands to help the remaining essence absorb.
3Alternatively, pour a generous amount into your palms and gently pat it onto your skin until the remaining essence is absorbed.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of product is The First Essence 5X?

It is a 180ml facial essence and the fifth generation of Missha's Time Revolution The First Essence.

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Missha Time Revolution The First Essence 5X, 180ml

Missha

Time Revolution The First Essence 5X

What it is: A lightweight, watery facial essence that goes on first after cleansing to deliver dense moisture and support brighter, firmer-looking skin.

Dense, refreshing moisture
Lightweight, watery texture
Quick-absorbing, nonsticky finish
Brightening and firming care

Net weight: 180ml

Time Revolution The First Essence 5X

180ml ·$36.99 USD

Dense, refreshing moisture

Lightweight, watery texture

Quick-absorbing, nonsticky finish

Brightening and firming care

Main active: Yeast Ferment Extract
Intensity: Supportive

PRODUCT DETAILS

Its lightweight, watery texture absorbs quickly without a sticky residue. Skin is left feeling refreshed.

Recommended for all skin types.

Learn more

GOES WELL WITH

100 Collagen Reedle Shot Stick Pouch$9.49 USD

1025 Dokdo Sleeping Pack$15.99 USD

100 PRO CICA Reedle Shot Stick Pouches$9.49 USD

100 RETI-A Reedle Shot$9.49 USD

100 VITA-LIGHT Reedle Shot$9.49 USD

1025 Dokdo Eye Cream$22.99 USD

1025 Dokdo Sun Cream$18.99 USD

1025 Dokdo Cream$24.99 USD

Discover lightweight moisture, brightening care, smoother-looking texture, firming support and help for the moisture barrier.

Dense moisture, light feel
Brighter-looking tone
Smoother-looking texture
Firming care
Moisture-barrier support