Mixsoon Bean Essence burst onto the scene last year with their viral serum that touted to hold the secret to achieving pore less, smooth skin. Hundreds of videos appeared showing people rubbing in the serum and dead skin cells carefully rolling off. Within 2 or 3 uses, people were experiencing visible results; glassy, hydrated skin. So, what makes their bean essence different? It starts with a simple step – fermentation. 

The core of Mixsoon’s glow bean products starts with simple soybeans that have been carefully fermented via yeast. This method produces a variety of active by-products that interact with the skin barrier. The resulting product will be rich in polyamines and isoflavones, which improves skin elasticity and promotes natural hyaluronic acid production (encouraging long-lasting skin hydration). Fermented soybeans are also rich in antioxidants and skin-whitening – which contributes to the serum’s ability to produce soft, smooth skin. Studies using fermented soybeans have noted within 4 weeks, an increase in hyaluronic acid, better skin barrier function and increase in cell number – essentially from this one simple product, the skin barrier was healthier than ever! 

These results have spanned a variety of Mixsoon Bean products – from their Soybean Milk Serum (which perfectly complements after the Bean serum to soothe and hydrate) to their Bean Cream (which creates a lightweight, deeply hydrating layer for dry skin) and even their Bean Toner Pad (which provides a deep cleanse to remove oils and impurities). 

What about exfoliation? How does this melt the dead skin cells away in one use? It also contains fermented pomegranate – which contains low levels of AHA, which gently exfoliates. Couple this exfoliation process with the soft massaging of serum into the skin and the dead skin cells literally roll off the body.  

This gives Mixsoon Bean Essence two potential uses in the day-to-day – either to be gently layered on skin as a hydration, glowy treatment or to be used at night as a non-irritating exfoliant.  

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What is Mixsoon Bean Essence? 

It’s a fermented soybean essence designed to exfoliate and hydrate in one step, aiming for smoother, glassy-looking skin without harsh actives.

How does fermentation make this essence different? 

The soybeans are fermented via yeast, producing polyamines and isoflavones that support skin elasticity and encourage the skin’s own hyaluronic acid production for longer-lasting hydration.

Does it exfoliate, or is it just hydrating? 

Both — it contains fermented pomegranate with mild AHA, so gentle massaging helps dead skin cells lift away, while the soybean ferment hydrates and soothes at the same time.

What benefits have studies shown for fermented soybean ingredients? 

Research on fermented soybeans has noted improved skin barrier function and increased cell number within about 4 weeks of use.

How do you use it — day or night? 

Daytime: apply small drops after cleanser and toner, tap in with fingertips to absorb. Nighttime: apply a slightly heavier layer, gently massage to help exfoliate, then wipe away excess with a damp pad before the rest of your routine.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin? 

Yes — it’s noted as having a good safety profile for sensitive skin and works well for dry or normal skin types, particularly useful when skin feels drier in winter.

What other Mixsoon products pair well with it? 

The Soybean Milk Serum layers well afterward for extra soothing hydration, the Bean Cream adds a lightweight moisture layer for dry skin, and the Bean Toner Pad helps remove oil and impurities beforehand.