mixsoon H.C.T. Essence 50ml
mixsoon H.C.T. Essence 50ml is an essence led by Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract on its own ingredient panel, sourced as the Korean-market formula.
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- Helps with
- DehydrationDullnessA lightweight hydrating stepOverall skin tone
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How it works
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract leads the ingredient panel on this essence. Tea Tree Leaf Extract is the water-based extract rather than the essential oil, so it is far milder and much less aromatic. It is used in formulas for blemish-prone skin. On this panel it sits alongside Houttuynia Cordata Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract. Houttuynia Cordata is heartleaf, and it is one of the two or three anchor plants of Korean calming skincare. Its extract carries quercitrin and other flavonoids and is used for the look of redness and blemish-prone skin.
Key benefits
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract named on this product's own ingredient panel, near the top of it
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract on the same panel, the formula's plant extract
- Centella Asiatica Extract on the same panel, the formula's plant extract
- 50 ml to a unit
- Korean GS1 barcode matched against a Korea sourcing supplier's record for this item
Key actives
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
Tea Tree Leaf Extract is the water-based extract rather than the essential oil, so it is far milder and much less aromatic. It is used in formulas for blemish-prone skin.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Houttuynia Cordata is heartleaf, and it is one of the two or three anchor plants of Korean calming skincare. Its extract carries quercitrin and other flavonoids and is used for the look of redness and blemish-prone skin.
Centella Asiatica Extract
Centella Asiatica is the plant behind the whole cica category, sold as gotu kola or Madagascar centella. Its extract is the anchor of Korean formulas built for easily reddened skin, and its work is done by four triterpenes: asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid.
What is the mixsoon H.C.T. Essence 50ml for?
It is an essence from mixsoon's Korean-market lineup, meant to sit in the routine as an everyday routine step. It ships as the same formula sold in Korea rather than a US-shelf reformulation, so the ingredient list on the box matches what Korean shoppers buy.
When should I use this essence in my routine?
AM and PM, after toner and before serum, as a lightweight hydrating layer. Give it a minute to settle into the skin before layering the next product on top, and keep the same order every time you use it so you can tell what is actually working.
Can I use this alongside other treatment steps?
Yes, it is designed to sit inside a normal routine rather than replace it. Introduce it on its own for the first week so you know how your skin responds, then layer in other treatment steps as usual.
Is this the same formula sold in Korea, or a US version?
This is the Korean-market mixsoon formula, over-labeled in English for US sale rather than reformulated for the US market. The ingredient list on the box is the same one Korean shoppers see on the shelf.
How long does a bottle typically last with regular use?
That depends on how much is used per application and how many steps sit around it in your routine, since an essence used once or twice daily is used differently from one used weekly.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
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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.
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How to use
- AM and PM, after toner and before serum, as a lightweight hydrating layer.
Worth knowing
- New to this formula: patch-test on the inner arm and wait a day before applying it to the face.
- Discontinue use if redness, itching, or irritation develops and rinse the area with water.
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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.
Centella can make your skin appear more hydrated, plumper and healthier.
Samantha Stein, PA-CDermatology physician assistant, Cleveland Clinic I think it's fair to say I've seen lots of patients use tea tree oil for a variety of skin issues. It's a natural remedy that is known to help.
Simon Hodes, MB ChBFamily physician, Cleveland Clinic
1 more professional perspective
Its potential for skincare is promoted because of its anti-inflammatory (think blemishes, rashes, eczema) and hydrating properties.
Michele Koo, MDPlastic surgeon, PureWow
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