COSRX
Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence
Galactomyces ferment filtrate is the first ingredient in this 100 ml COSRX essence, with Niacinamide second and Panthenol third and no water among the leading ingredients. A tone focused middle step for dullness and texture. Korean-market formula.
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- Suited to
- MatureFine linesSensitiveCompromised barrier
- Helps with
- Fine lines and loss of bounceBarrier weaknessDehydrationUneven tone and dullness
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Key benefits
- Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, the ferment this essence is built around
- Niacinamide, Allantoin and Adenosine on the same list, actives
- Panthenol on the same list, a humectant
- Sodium Hyaluronate and Ethyl Hexanediol further down the same list
- Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate named first on the manufacturer list printed on this page
- Original Korean Formula, the essence sold on Korean shelves
Key actives
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrateferment
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is a yeast ferment filtered clear, the ingredient that made the Korean and Japanese essence category. It carries amino acids, vitamins and organic acids and is used for the look of dullness and rough texture. It is the entry this essence is named after, and the list carries it.
Niacinamideactive
Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. The panel names it second on this essence's list, beside Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate.
Allantoinactive
Allantoin is a comfrey-derived compound used to condition skin and soften the outer layer so it feels smoother. It is one of the standard additions to a formula built for easily irritated skin. The panel names it ninth on this essence's list, beside Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate.
Adenosineactive
Adenosine is a nucleoside that Korea's own cosmetic authority recognises as a wrinkle-care functional ingredient, which is why it appears on so many Korean lists at a low level. It is used for the look of fine lines and is stable and well tolerated. It is named twelfth on this essence's list, alongside Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate.
Panthenolhumectant
Panthenol is pro-vitamin B5: skin converts it to pantothenic acid. It is a humectant that holds water and leaves skin feeling soft and less tight, and it is one of the ingredients formulators reach for when a formula also contains something harsh. The panel names it third on this essence's list, beside Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate.
COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence
Where does this essence go in my routine?
After toner and before serum, morning and evening, on damp skin. Anything thinner than an essence goes on before it, and anything richer goes on after. If you are adding it to a routine you already like, give it a week on its own first, so what you see is the Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and not three changes at once.
Is this the Korean-market essence or a US version?
The Korean-market one, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and all. We match this essence to its Korean barcode before it reaches the shelf, which is the check that tells you which market release you are holding.
What else is on the list besides Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate?
Niacinamide, Allantoin and Adenosine. The order they are printed in on this essence's panel is the order on the box, so you can see where Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate sits relative to them. Further down the same panel: Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Ethyl Hexanediol.
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- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
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How it works
The Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence is a 100ml essence, used after toner and before serum, morning and evening, on damp skin. The ferment it is built around is Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, named first on its own ingredient list. The same list carries Niacinamide, Allantoin and Adenosine, so the ferment is not the only thing on it worth naming. How much of the Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate stays on the skin, and for how long, is decided by the essence format rather than by the list alone. This is the Original Korean Formula, the essence COSRX sells in Korea, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and all.
How to use
- Use the Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence after toner and before serum, morning and evening, on damp skin.
- A small palmful, pressed over the face in two passes rather than rubbed around.
- Toner first, this second, then serum and moisturizer while the layer underneath is still damp.
- Twice a day, every day. Do not swap your toner out for it; the two are different jobs in the same part of the routine.
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This one leads on galactomyces ferment filtrate, with niacinamide and panthenol behind it and adenosine further along.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
COSRX verifies units itself. Find the verification page on cosrx.com and enter the batch number and expiration date printed on your unit. Read them off the package rather than from us, which is the point.
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On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
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What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Allantoin can tone down the dryness of the individual cells. It increases the water content of the skin, which means it helps to hydrate and moisturize.
Wilma Bergfeld, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic Pantothenol is a common ingredient in skin care and hair products I recommend, particularly for people who are prone to dryness.
Taylor Bullock, MDDermatology resident, Cleveland Clinic
1 more professional perspective
Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of pores in a few ways. By strengthening the skin barrier and improving elasticity, pores appear less noticeable and more even.
Ashlyn YankeAesthetician, Cleveland Clinic
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