Manyo Factory Galac Niacin 3.0 Essence 60ml
Galac Niacin 3.0 Essence 60ml is an essence from Manyo Factory (60ml), built around Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and sourced for the Korean market rather than reformulated for US shelves.
No reviews yet- Ships from our California warehouse
- Duties prepaid
- Suited to
- normalcombinationdryoily
- Helps with
- tone and texture supported by Galactomyces Ferment Filtratedaily hydration through the essence stepa Korean-market formula rather than a US reformulationa routine step matched to this format
In stock. Ships from our California warehouse, dispatched within 2 business days
You’re $100.00 away from free US shipping.
- Duties prepaid
- 30-day returns
- Free US shipping on orders of $100 or more
- Dispatched within 2 business days
Key benefits
- Carries Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, which is a fermentation filtrate long associated with the glass-skin, ferment-forward wave of Korean essences.
- Carries Niacinamide, which supports an even-looking skin tone and works alongside the formula's humectants to keep the surface comfortable.
- Carries Glycerin, which is the formula's core humectant, drawing in moisture and helping every other ingredient spread evenly across the skin.
- Carries Panthenol, which is pro-vitamin B5, a conditioning agent Korean formulas lean on to keep the surface feeling soft rather than tight.
- Formulated as an essence, matched to its step in a Korean AM/PM routine rather than asked to do every job at once.
- Is the Korean-market formula from Manyo Factory, with intact Korean-market batch coding rather than a US-reformulated substitute.
Key actives
Galactomyces Ferment Filtratefermentation-based conditioning
Is a fermentation filtrate long associated with the glass-skin, ferment-forward wave of korean essences. It is one of the ingredients that popularized fermented essences as a category in Korean skincare.
Niacinamidebrightening and barrier support
Supports an even-looking skin tone and works alongside the formula's humectants to keep the surface comfortable. It is one of the most studied actives in Korean formulation for tone evenness and is gentle enough for daily AM and PM use.
Glycerincore humectant hydration
Is the formula's core humectant, drawing in moisture and helping every other ingredient spread evenly across the skin. It sits near the top of most Korean formulas for exactly this reason: it is the base hydration layer everything else in the formula builds on.
Panthenolbarrier conditioning
Is pro-vitamin b5, a conditioning agent korean formulas lean on to keep the surface feeling soft rather than tight. It has a long track record in Korean skincare as a mild, everyday conditioning agent that layers cleanly under the rest of a routine.
Adenosinesignal-based anti-wrinkle care
Is korea's monograph anti-wrinkle functional ingredient, included at a set minimum in cosmetics registered for that claim. Korean regulation requires a minimum concentration for a product to carry an anti-wrinkle functional claim, so its presence signals a formula built for that purpose.
How to use
- Use it as the essence step, AM and PM, after toner and before serum, giving it a moment to settle before the next step.
How do I know this is authentic and not a US-reformulated version?
Check the box against the listing: an authentic Korean-market SKU carries Korean-primary packaging and an intact Korean-market batch code, not a US-only relabel. Manyo Factory's Korean-market formulas are sourced specifically to preserve that, rather than substituted for the US-shelf version some retailers carry under the same name.
When in a routine should I use this essence?
Use it as the essence step, AM and PM, after toner and before serum. Placing an essence out of order is the most common reason a Korean routine feels like it is not working, so keep this one at its own step rather than doubling it up with a product built for a different stage. Give it a few weeks at that placement before judging the result.
Is this the same formula sold in Korea, or a US version?
This is sourced for the Korean market rather than reformulated for US shelves. Manyo Factory sells a separate reformulation on some US shelves, and this listing is not that version. The Korean-market batch coding and packaging travel with it, which is the detail worth checking against the box on arrival.
What does Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate do in this formula?
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is a fermentation filtrate long associated with the glass-skin, ferment-forward wave of Korean essences. It is one of the ingredients that popularized fermented essences as a category in Korean skincare. It sits at its own position on this product's own ingredient list rather than being assumed from the product name.
What does Niacinamide do in this formula?
Niacinamide supports an even-looking skin tone and works alongside the formula's humectants to keep the surface comfortable. It is one of the most studied actives in Korean formulation for tone evenness and is gentle enough for daily AM and PM use. It sits at its own position on this product's own ingredient list rather than being assumed from the product name.
- Ships from
- California
Duties are prepaid. Nothing is owed at delivery. Returns are accepted for 30 days, by mail.
Orders ship from our California warehouse, dispatched within 2 business days, and arrive in 3 to 5 days. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more.
We split shipments free, so one out-of-stock item never holds up the rest of your order.
Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Import duties are paid by us before the parcel reaches you, so nothing is owed at the door, and returns run for 30 days.
Every claim on this page traces to the unit in the box, the barcode, the batch code and the price you can read for yourself.
Payment and security
We accept
How it works
MANYO FACTORY Galac Niacin 3.0 Essence 60ml is built around Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, which is a fermentation filtrate long associated with the glass-skin, ferment-forward wave of Korean essences. It is one of the ingredients that popularized fermented essences as a category in Korean skincare. Alongside it, the formula carries Niacinamide, Glycerin and Panthenol, each doing a supporting job rather than competing for the same result. As an essence, it is formulated for its own step in a Korean AM/PM routine, so it works with the rest of a layered routine instead of trying to replace it. Sourced for the Korean market, it is the same formula sold in Korea rather than a US-shelf substitute, with its intact Korean-market batch coding carried through.
Worth knowing
- Patch test on the inner arm first if trying a new brand's formula for the first time.
- Stop use and check the ingredient list against any known sensitivities before continuing.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Tell us how much you love the product!
Write Reviews (opens in a new tab)We’re on gram!
Creators trying on authentic Korean skincare routines and products from us.
Rating a shelf of Dr. Althea products one by one.
Jasmine Loo · YouTube
Two hydrating serums side by side, IUNIK and Dr. Althea.
Kristin · YouTube
A walk through the Dr. Althea serum lineup and who each one suits.
auraofmahmuda · YouTube
A blunt first take on the Dr. Althea range.
Lexi Chang · YouTube
A first look at the viral 345 Relief Cream before buying.
Shelley Nayak · YouTube
A first try of the Dr. Althea serum on camera.
Hannah Ziad · YouTube
Korean-market original
The Korean-market essence built around Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, from Manyo Factory, sourced for the Korean market and reviewed before it ever reaches this page.
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.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
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.
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 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
Ask an AI assistant about this product
Ask an AI assistant about this product
Opens ChatGPT, Perplexity or Claude in a new tab with the question prefilled. Claude asks you to sign in first.