Sulwhasoo Lumiwise Brightening Essence Water Prep And Illuminate Daily Radiance Starter 150ml

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• JJohanna2 Jun 2026
  5 ★

  Use this and add a bit of moisturizer and you'll be good for the day.

  This Sulwhasoo Lumiwise Essence Water became a Holy Grail "forever repurchase" product for me in a very short period of time. It is THAT good. I only have 2 other products that have my devotion to this extent, and I've used them for years, so this product and I are together for the long haul.The main thing is that it's called essence "water" but it's definitely a serum in feel. Goes on silky smooth and then disappears. Doesn't dry tacky or shiny. I use under a simple moisturizer and that's literally all I need all day to keep my skin hydrated. The fragrance is barely there and then it's gone, like a flower water. That's exactly how I like my products to be!I've been using this twice a day for 2 months now and I gotta say, it's definitely effective because I'm looking pretty good! My skin is more supple from the hydration, my pores are almost invisible, I have no more dry/flaky patches on my face, and my skin tone has REALLY evened out. No more redness in my cheeks! I haven't had a single product do this much for my skin, ever.And it's an incredible value. It seems pricey but remember, it's a huge bottle, over 5 ounces of serum. Using it twice a day for 2 months, I still have over half a bottle left. AND it's replaced the 4 serums and a toner that I used to use. It's probably saving me money.I cannot recommend this enough. Get it. You'll love it.

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• WWillWorkForKoreanSkincareProducts22 Jun 2025
  5 ★

  Incredible! Sulwhasoo Lumiwise Essence Water

  I am a diehard Sulwhasoo fan - it's my favorite of all skincare brands, Korean or otherwise. I have been using a couple of the new Lumiwise lines products and recently had the opportunity to order and try Sulwhasoo's Lumiwise Brightening Essence Water. This is a 5.07 ounce bottle of the new toner. In typical Sulwhasoo fashion, the bottle is stunning and sleek in appearance. The consistency is that of a thin, lightweight toner. All Sulwhasoo products have some level of fragrance, and in this case the scent is the lightest I've smelled. It is designed to boost hydration and comfort, refine uneven texture, refine skin tone, and prep your skin to optimize the next steps in your skincare regimen. It is formulated to do this with fantastic and thoughtful ingredients like niacinamide, ginseng PHA, betaine and panax ginseng root extract. It does contain fragrance, which is to be expected with this brand. Running the ingredients through an analyzer, it came back with the following: not fragrance free or EU allergen free. With that said, it is sulfate, silicone, paraben, alcohol, and oil free along with being reef-safe and fungal acne safe. This bottle has pump style distribution and one pump is plenty to apply in my hand and pat into all of my facial skin. It absorbs at a reasonable pace and allows me to apply a couple layers without any sticky feeling or remaining residue. After using it for a few days, I have noticed that my face feels more hydrated and nourished, resulting in it looking plumper. It feels softer and smoother. It looks more radiant where my skin often looks dull. I have had no adverse reactions at all - only a great experience and positive results. I love pairing this with the rest of the line for a complete skincare experience minus a cream. This is an absolute new favorite toner of mine and I am so excited to keep it in my daily routine! Sulwhasoo is a luxury, premium brand that is always nice quality and always works great for my skin. Premium products come at a premium price and at $90 for a bottle, I think it's a very reasonable price and the quality makes it a great value. I absolutely recommend it!

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• AA R.24 May 2025
  5 ★

  Pricey, but quality toner

  I was a little skeptical to try out this new toner. It's really expensive, almost three times the cost of my usual brand, and I thought there's no way it's going to make that much of a difference. And honestly, it doesn't. But, this is a really nice toner, and I love that it has niacinamide and ginseng because it covers one of my regular ampoules in addition to my toner in one step. It's a good sized bottle, too. It leaves my skin feeling moisturized and ready for the rest of my skincare routine in the mornings. It has a pleasant fragrance, its lightweight, and it absorbs quickly. I think it's fairly effective, but again, I'm not sure that it's three times as effective as my normal toner. Overall, it's a nice toner and presentation, and if cost is no object, then go ahead and pick this up.

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• BBreonna E.22 May 2025
  5 ★

  Luxurious!

  I am absolutely in love with this essence water! One of the first things I noticed was the smell-it has a beautiful, light fragrance that makes my morning routine feel like a spa experience. The overall size of the bottle is quite generous at 150 mL, and a little goes a long way, so the quantity vs. quality balance is spot on. It is incredibly easy to use thanks to the convenient pump dispenser, which helps me get just the right amount without any mess. Since I started using it, my skin feels incredibly soft and hydrated. While the price is on the higher end, the value is definitely there because of the visible results and the premium feel of the product. A unique feature is how quickly it absorbs without being sticky. I haven't found any negatives yet-it's a fantastic addition to my skincare lineup!

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