COSRX · Essence
Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence
OY Korea #21 essenceUS stock
95% galactomyces ferment — the affordable first-essence in the COSRX lineup. Ferments: FA-prone patch test.
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BEvidence grade
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Ingredient check⚠ 1 caution flag
✓ Fragrance-free⚠ Fungal-acne safe✓ No drying alcohol✓ Essential-oil free✓ Pregnancy-cautious free
Evidence checkGrade B · MFDS ✓
🇰🇷 MFDS-certified functional cosmetic — brightening (미백) · anti-wrinkle (주름개선)Filed with Korea's FDA as 「코스알엑스갈락토미세스95톤밸런싱에센스」 — a regulator-reviewed efficacy claim, not a marketing one.
Grade B — Solid transparency and consistent ratings; limited third-party clinical data (seed draft — verify before launch).
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What Korea says#21 essence
#21 essence · Olive Young Korea (seed) · Rank indicative — weekly verification pending
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Where to buybest total $23
| Retailer | Price | Ship + duty | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon ✓ official Official store — verify seller before launch Pays: Visa · MC · Amex · Discover · Amazon Pay · Affirm | $23 | — | $23BEST | Shop → |
| Olive Young Global ✓ official Ships from Korea 7–14d · +15% duty Pays: Cards · PayPal · Apple Pay · Alipay+ | $18 | $9.70 | $27.70 | Shop → |
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