COSRX Galactomyces 95 Essence 🆚 SK-II Facial Treatment Essence

For this week's Saturday Versus Video I thought I would compare the more affordable Cosrx Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence with the wildly popular holy grail SK-II Facial Treatment Essence. I've used both of these off and on for quite some time, and I actually really like both of these for different reasons. The Cosrx isn't so expensive that applying this with a cotton ball after cleansing feels nice and hydrating, and isn't so expensive that I don't feel guilty that the cotton ball absorbs more of the product than my skin does.
The SK-II Facial Treatment feels nice and luxe and I apply this by patting it on my skin after cleansing. It is super light and absorbs quickly, this makes my following serum feel ultra hydrating as well. I do like the more bare-bones formula, especially for sensitive skin.
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[@shonabre7211]

I've been wondering about this "dupe". Thanks so much! I think people "holy grail" the sk-ii and La mer bc of the hype and the outrageous prices.

[@NOBSBeauty]

I do think that if they charged half the price for the SK-II that it's possible some people wouldn't like it as much. It's crazy how two products so similar can have a $70 price difference.

[@shonabre7211]

@@NOBSBeauty marketing marketing marketing 😂

[@joannej_Youtube]

I went through a 30 ml bottle of the SK-ll and also compared it to the Cosrx Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence. I did not enjoy the Sk-ll at all! It reminded me of a Clinique toner with alcohol and I found it not hydrating and slightly irritating at times. I LOVE the COSRX and am on ky 3rd bottle! 😁 I'd love for you to add another score for formula elegance and results. I found the SK-ll watery and the COXRX was thicker and felt really soothing and hydrating. After using 30 ml SK-ll, the only result I saw was brightening. The COSRX did that too, but was also very hydrating and I believe it has helped with skin texture, too.

[@carriemroczkowski9409]

I really want to try the COSRX Essence. This was super helpful. You always do such an amazing job at giving fantastic info. Thanks a bunch, lovely🍃🌸.

[@ayufrd807]

cosrx is my first Kskincare, its never made me dissapointed until now. when im trying to another Kskincare or change to others its just not as good as cosrx. im totally in love with cosrx

[@NOBSBeauty]

Cosrx is awesome, especially got the decent price point!

[@yooshairpin2538]

This cleared my thoughts I'm getting the cosrx one now ♡

[@surfnyolly]

As always, wonderful review. Loving the new way you’re breaking up your videos! I have to admit, I am a huge fan of SKII (pronounced S-K-2). I’ve been using it for a year daily, and my skin is glowing. I’ve tried to cut myself off but I can’t! Lol. I only buy it during the Sephora 20% off sale. I’m so curious about the Cosrx now.

[@NOBSBeauty]

Nice to hear that you've found your HG product, so many people just love it so if it works for you there's nothing wrong with that. You're super smart about it, buying it on sale! 😀😀 There was a gal in Sephora the other day with a few baskets full of items and she said she buys all her products for theb entire year during their fall sale.

[@discoinferno2654]

It's so sweet that you made notes hehe 😄 it was an amazing comparison. EXACTLY what I was looking for. Precise, to the point. Great video✌️

[@NOBSBeauty]

Thank you so much! I have to type everything out or I forget what I wanted to make sure to point out. 😬😃

[@raybrackman688]

Thank you. You just saved me over $100!

[@NOBSBeauty]

So glad to help! 😀😀

[@TotallyKayla]

I love your honesty! Thank you so much!

[@NOBSBeauty]

Oh thank you so much- I appreciate it very much! 😊😊

[@TotallyKayla]

@@NOBSBeauty do you prefer this brand or the missha one?

[@nicekit]

unfortunately i have to disagree i have used 2 bottle of 330ml of SKII and 2 bottle of cosrx (due to budget).. after trying cosrx for several months , i revert completely back to SK2 for SK2 after you stop.. several weeks and when u restart the SKII regime.. u do notice immediate hydration with just 2 usages... but cosrx do not have such effect.. even with higher percentage. i always believe , same ingredient can have different quality.. Just like same red wine but there are different quality. also buying big bottle is way more affordable than 75ml :D

[@cree_VI]

i already using for a while Cosrx hyaluronic acid cream and essence and i love it, i have very dry skin and it helps a lot. It is very light and can make few layers and has no scent. Few days ago i ordered Ultra moisturizing lotion and Rice overnight spa mask, hehe i am ready for winter!

[@NOBSBeauty]

I love their rice overnight mask, even better now that they're changing the packaging to a tube. Cosrx has a lot of gems in their product lineup.

[@venocious3436]

Thanks for the upload! It's very helpful for us who trying to cut back spending. SK-II works like magic for my skin - specifically getting rid of my adult acne - so I'm a bit worried to change into different brand. Hopefully this COSRX won't trigger any allergic reaction. FYI, for those who interested in trying SK-II moisturizer, their RNA Power actually trigger eczema-looking mini-rash. So I'm using Laneige Waterbank instead and those works miracle with slightly cheaper price.

[@NOBSBeauty]

So happy to help everyone save a little money here and there! It's crazy how much companies can change for some of their products when there are similar ones that might even work better for less money!

[@missmona9088]

This is extremely helpful! Wish I had seen it before I purchased the SK-II, but I will definitely try the CosRx one next. Thanks! ❤️💋🇨🇦

[@raine187able]

Ty for the honest review I should’ve watched this before buying sk-ii, now I’m sold on Cosrx . I’m nearly out of sk-ii 😅

[@Ziiqing]

I personally have tried a few dupes of SK-II FTE before indulging into spending so much for an SK-II essence, and I would say SK-II is almost irreplaceable for me. I have tried out innisfree's soybean essence, tonymoly's galactomyces essence, and none of the dupes are equally as good as SK-II for me.

[@NOBSBeauty]

That's great that you've found something that obviously works so nicely for you, many people feel the same and it's definitely an HG product for so many. 😁 When something works so well I personally think it's well worth spending a little more and being happy.

[@k.i.n23]

The cosrx one wa rated vegan and clean beauty on soko glam, so its safe for us muslim women, I want to try it!

[@NOBSBeauty]

I love the Cosrx one, I think you should give it a try, affordable, but does a great job on skin!

[@panagiotapatty4730]

I really enjoy your reviews. You've reviewed several essences now, can you telling us your top 3 recommendations please! 🙏

[@NOBSBeauty]

I definitely will do my top faves list as soon as possible, 😊😊 I've got many likes but only a few faves. Hopefully this weekl I'll record it. 😀

[@panagiotapatty4730]

@@NOBSBeauty thank you!! ☺️

[@444monmon]

I love ur reviews! We want more top korean beauty products plz

[@chicagosusieq8548]

Great review! Thank you.😊

[@onionhead4090]

I’m going to try the Cosrx brand... been looking for a SKII

[@donnamcdermott443]

Skll had the galactomiese patent so that why they could charge do much for their secret ingredient but now other brands are using that ingredient they don't really have any good excuse for keeping the price so high it's £170 for full size skll essence which is ridiculous

[@olinayoung6287]

Love essences, thank you for this comparison! I have never tried fermented anything but will now (.. in skincare, I enjoy fermentation in cooking, very tasty & healthy lol 😁!!)

[@crisbel87]

I wish I have known of the CosRX before I used 2 bottles of SKII trying to get all the nice results everyone talks about. Could you please make a video comparison of cica creams /gels? Thank you for your video!

[@NOBSBeauty]

The one nice thing is that there's really nothing in the sk-II that still damage your skin, unlike a of of other bad products out there... Definitely will do, thank you for the great idea! 😀😀

[@crisbel87]

@@NOBSBeauty that's true is just frustrating when you are trying to battle off some skin problems and for this reason you would spend this type of money (mine was acne). Anyway for that reason I love your videos! Your comparison as science and experience based and that's my type of approach ❤️

[@sharumsazley2961]

crisbel87 take acnotin 20 then try something light for your skin

[@Empresselizabeth1800]

Would love a video on COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin 96 Essence VS Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence!

[@NOBSBeauty]

I will certainly do this, I already own them both, too! 🤗🙂☺️

[@joyride924]

I am amazed at your knowledge. What is you schooling and how did you decide to commit to reviewing products?

[@NOBSBeauty]

Oh, thank you so much! :-) I've got a lot of schooling (master's degree and then some) but no education specifically when it comes to cosmetics. I just love to read and research things. It all really began when I had a skin photo analysis done at a dermatolagist office where they pointed out my skin was aging much fast then it should, I started becoming interested in fixing what I could, and preventing any further aging. It's kind of become my passion, thought of going to school for dermatology but not sure my family is ready for me to go back to school all over again. 🤔🤔🤔

[@joyride924]

@@NOBSBeauty well, your replaced my #1 go to KZbinr. Thanks for sharing your findings.

[@denisabenesova3100]

Hi I love your videos, I love them all - I have a question for you, which skin toner do you think is the best for ph balance ? I saw that you also have reviews for klairs, others - but which toner is your most favorite toner ? Thanks

[@pureffm]

Could you do a comparison that includes the following other Galacto essences: Missha first treatment essence Manyo Factory Bifida Ampoule / Galactomyces Niacin essence Kranicell Bifida Repair Serum - Galactomyces PURITO Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence / purito fermented complex 94 boosting essence

[@NOBSBeauty]

That is an absolutely great idea- I don't have the Kranicell Serum but I might have to check that one out!

[@pureffm]

@@NOBSBeauty If you feel like it you could do a rated analysis of the following SKII dupes (most can be ordered very cheap on ebay from South Korea and Kranicell is available on Amazon?: Manyo Factory Bifida Ampoule Manyo Factory Galactomyces Niacin essence CosRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence Missha First Treatment Essence Kranicell Bifida Repair Serum - Galactomyces PURITO Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence Purito fermented complex 94 boosting essence Sidmool Pure BIFIDA Ferment Lysate 95 Night Repair Ampoule 33mL SIDMOOL SACCHARO FERMENT SPARKLE FIRST AMPOULE 100ml Beau N Beau_Repair Intensive Essence_50ml BENTON Fermentation Essence Some by mi Galactomyces Pure Vitamin C Glow Toner Personally I love the Manyo products but Kranicell also looks really interesting because it has an even more extensive list of ingredients. Like Missha and Manyo it seems a bit more luxurious than some of the other ones. COSRX and Benton seem a bit more liquidy but still have the Niacinamide and the Purito ones I am waiting to receive.

[@pureffm]

@@NOBSBeauty you could add the La Mer Treatment lotion into the mix.

[@mayacarmel8510]

Thanks! So basically they work as hyaluronic acid?

[@skincareaddict8305]

Have you done a review on your favorite moisturizer? I'm almost out of my perricone hyaluronic intensive moisturizer and I'm looking to try something else for my oily/ combination skin

[@joanna2356]

I like SK-II but its way too much $$ I had a teeny tiny sample. Just felt like plain water but noticed my face was softer. I think it should be in a mist bottle for that price, putting it on a cotton pad kinda wastes it imo might give Cosrx a try or buy a bottle of Sakè and soak my face in it 😂

[@NOBSBeauty]

Lol- well if SK-II is good Sake has to be better, 😀 definitely pick up the CosRX, hopefully next week there will be some good beauty sales!

[@meganng6615]

I rather buy the amorepacific green tea one instead of sk ii

[@NOBSBeauty]

Oooh I love the AmorePacific Essence, it's pricey but I've went through many of the little sample bottles I've gotten as GWP and I'm sets. The nice thing is that their main ingredient is a proven she researched antioxidant.

[@meganng6615]

@@NOBSBeauty do you recommend anything more else in there line?

[@DigoronKavkaz]

Me too. They've been able to perfect the EGCG

[@cocosmom1000]

Awesome comparison

[@panagiotapatty4730]

What are your thoughts on the Fresh Black Tea essence compared to these 2 products?

[@NOBSBeauty]

I would rank the Fresh Essence up there, I like that they included tea since it's a good antioxidant, however, if you have sensitive skin I wouldn't recommend it due to the amount of fragrance Fresh included in it. I do like that Fresh included antioxidants that have proven research instead of just anecdotal recommendations (like the Pitera). It's a good Essence worth giving a try if you don't have sensitive skin.

[@panagiotapatty4730]

@@NOBSBeauty thanks so much!! 👍

[@karenliseberg8122]

ok wow thanks

[@bohnblue4153]

Wonderful review!!

[@myellowlovers]

SKII works wonder on my skin the missha dupe for it sting and caused me acnes also cosrx contains fungal acne trigger ingredient

[@NOBSBeauty]

There's a reason the SKII sells one bottle every minute- so many people love it and no matter how many brands try and make a dupe of it they just can't quite make an option that is as loved as the original SKII Essence.

[@Quartza_]

Same goes with estee lauder advanced night repair serum. So many brands such as missha, secret key and others(cannot remember the names) tried to duplicate it but most people who have tried the estee lauder said those serums don’t feel and work on their skin. Probably quality plays a huge role here because same ingredients don’t mean same quality.

[@oilwings]

Ski2???? It's S K 2.

[@carolnewlands8630]

I thought there was a specal ingredient "Pitera" in the SK-11 that was the reason for the price point??

[@annieschwartz3701]

carol newlands did you watch the video? This was explained. “Pitera” is just SK-II’s marketing name for Galactomyces. The CosRX contains plenty of galactomyces. This is why these two products are being compared in the first place. Hope that helped.

[@carolnewlands8630]

I actually missed that part thank you!!!!@@annieschwartz3701

[@OutcastYBJ]

Same thing that’s in cosrx just over priced it will help with aging it’s because of a compound in fermented rice yeast

[@lotussavage1283]

woooow .....thank you for the honesty, you have make me save a lot of money hahaha

[@NOBSBeauty]

Some influencers love to help people spend money- I'd rather help people save a little!

[@b.k8051]

I just bought the Sk-II essence...but I have a feeling Im going to regret it LOL

[@NOBSBeauty]

It's worth giving it a try, so many people swear by it, you'll have to let me know what you think after you've given it a try!

[@kizziecorleone795]

Any updates? Lol

[@alislater1486]

Great comparison! The price of May Coop Raw Sauce has really gone down, wondering what your thoughts are on that? Thx!

[@NOBSBeauty]

I've noticed that, especially on some of the kbeauty sites. But I'm not sure why, an Essence really isn't expensive to make but why the price would decline is beyond me. 🤔🤔

[@alislater1486]

@@NOBSBeauty I've just ordered it, never tried it before but I don't mind paying the cheaper price to find out!

[@angelastuartbeauty]

Love may coop raw sauce xx

[@alislater1486]

@@angelastuartbeauty any secrets to using it?

[@angelastuartbeauty]

@@alislater1486 not really I just use after cleanse and acid tone, gently patted into the skin with my hands, my skin loves the hydrating feel of this. I am a more mature lass so I love the consistency of this lovely essence as opposed to the more watery versions of essence (don't get me wrong I still enjoy these but really enjoy the consistency of this) then I proceed with my treatment/serum. Love it. Unfortunately, May Coop is a little harder to access here in New Zealand but with diligent tracking down it can be done xxxx have a great day xx

[@shonabre7211]

Have you done any comparisons of the Drunk elephant glycolic vs the alpha glycolic? I heard they are similar.

[@NOBSBeauty]

I've used them both but haven't really compared the two- great idea- I will definitely have to do this for a versus! I know I like them both so it might be a tricky comparison. 🤔😀

[@Happymijo22]

Can you review Clinique Turnaround Revitalizing Lotion. It’s like an essence type product, thank you!

[@orattik]

I see there's an alcohol free version of this essence/toner on the Cosrx website, without the number 95. Any idea how the two are same or different? Thank for the review!

[@Nataliafrr]

What is the name of it?

[@eura9443]

Niacinamide makes my skin peel :'( The SKI-II has been great so far

[@eura9443]

I wanna try the Missha Time Revolution essence, its so much cheaper

[@NOBSBeauty]

I like the Missha Essence, the only thing I didn't like is the inclusion of acetic acid at the end, I wonder why you have issues with Niacinamide? At least the SK-II works well for you, and the nice thing is a little goes a long way!

[@belove751]

Please find a dupe for the amore pacific vinatage essence and do a vs!

[@deekayvixen]

SK-II sounds like an inferior product.

[@ncos2379]

Wow picking this up at Ulta 💙

[@NOBSBeauty]

It's very worth the $20 price tag! You'll have to let me know what you think of it after you get a chance to try it out.

[@thexvault]

I hear missha is a really good dupe

[@jodiaryal86]

How do you compare tatcha essence? Thanks!

[@anonymous6594]

A dermatologist just posted a KZbin paid video promoting SK-II. SMH. Would you do an updated video to include any other products with Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate that you have reviewed in the last 2 years?

[@NOBSBeauty]

That is a great idea- going to have to do that! Hadn't thought of this before- There are so many other good products with the ferment that don't cost several hundred dollars. The paid promotions is seriously getting out of hand- they are showing up everywhere- even reddit - makes it so difficult for people to know what is real these days and what is fake...

[@SaucerJess]

💜💜💜

[@yuu227]

Sk II

[@alexmcdonald7140]

did you just call it skee 2

[@NOBSBeauty]

Highly possible! 😦😮😉