“Do I enjoy rubbing fermented bean goo on my face every night? No. But do I do it anyway? Yes.”

Let me explain. This essence looks and feels like something you’d find fermenting in a secret skincare lab in the basement. It’s stringy, sticky, and very… natto adjacent. I low-key wanted to hate it. 

But, annoyingly, it kinda works. 

My skin started feeling smoother within a few days — less rough around the cheeks, and my pores didn’t feel as chaotic. It’s not hydrating in a juicy, dewy way, but more of a slow-burn smoothing treatment. Like a gentle reset.

Still, the application? A process. You have to pat it in like it’s your job, and it does that thing where it almost resists being absorbed unless you really try. No scent, which I appreciate. And for sensitive skin, it didn’t cause any drama.

Will I repurchase? Maybe. It’s not a love story, but it’s earned a place in my routine for now. Think of it as the quiet overachiever in your lineup — not flashy, but effective.