Description
What it is
The No.3 Super Glowing Essence Toner is numbuzin’s best-known product and the centre of its fermentation-focused No.3 line. It sits between a toner and an essence: thin enough to apply with a cotton pad, yet with a slightly silky feel that adds hydration on its own. The brand highlights that it contains around 50 fermented ingredients, from rice, soybean and barley ferments to bifida and galactomyces-type ferments, combined with niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate.
numbuzin positions it as a step that preps and hydrates the skin while supporting a brighter tone, a more refined texture and a tighter look to pores. The standard size is 200 ml, and a larger 300 ml bottle is also sold in some markets.
Key ingredients
- Fermented ingredient complex: dozens of ferments, including rice, soybean, barley, ginseng and bifida ferments, used for hydration, radiance and a smoother feel.
- Niacinamide: vitamin B3, for a brighter, more even-looking tone and support for the skin barrier.
- Spiraea Ulmaria (Meadowsweet) Extract: a botanical often used in formulas aimed at the look of pores and oiliness.
- Sodium Hyaluronate: a humectant that helps skin hold onto water.
- Betaine and Glycerin: moisturizing agents that keep the toner comfortable on the skin.
- Adenosine: included for the look of smoother skin.
Product details
| Brand | numbuzin (South Korea) |
|---|---|
| Line | No.3 line (fermentation, glow) |
| Size | 200 ml (a 300 ml size is also sold) |
| Format | Essence toner |
| Main concerns | Dullness, rough texture, visible pores, dehydration |
| Skin types | Normal, combination and oily skin; most skin types |
| When to use | Morning and evening, right after cleansing |
| Fragrance | Contains geranium flower oil and the fragrance allergens geraniol and citronellol |
| Amazon ASIN | B0915CMY57 |
How to use
- After cleansing, shake a small amount onto a cotton pad or into your palms.
- Sweep the pad gently over the face, or press the toner in with your hands.
- Pat lightly until absorbed.
- Continue with serum and moisturizer.
Tip: for a quick boost of hydration, apply a second layer with your hands after the first cotton-pad pass, a technique often used in Korean routines.
Who it suits
This essence toner suits people who want one step that both preps the skin and adds hydration, and who are drawn to fermented ingredients for glow and texture. It fits well in combination and oily routines because it is light. If you are new to essences and toners, our beginner routine guide explains the order. Follow it with numbuzin No.3 Skin Softening Serum for the full No.3 routine.
Who should be careful
The formula contains geranium flower oil plus geraniol and citronellol, which are recognized fragrance allergens, so very sensitive or fragrance-allergic skin should be cautious. It also lists milk-derived ferments, so it is not vegan. With around 50 ferments, it is hard to identify the cause if a reaction happens, which makes slow introduction sensible.
Patch test first. Apply a small amount to the inner forearm or behind the ear and wait 24 to 48 hours before using it on the face.
Full ingredient list
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Lactococcus/Bean Seed Extract Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Chlorella Ferment, Lactobacillus/Algae Extract Ferment, Saccharomyces/Grape Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Extract Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Calcium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Laminaria Saccharina Ferment, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment, Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment, Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Lactococcus/Milk Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Bacillus/Glutamic Acid Ferment Filtrate, Bacillus/Rice Bran Extract/Soybean Extract Ferment Filtrate, Monascus/Rice Ferment, Saccharomyces/Rice Bran Ferment Filtrate Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Bran Ferment, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Pichia Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Soy Protein Ferment, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Malachite Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Schizosaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Aspergillus Ferment, Aspergillus/Glucose/Soybean/Starch Ferment Filtrate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Polyquaternium-51, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Adenosine, Geraniol, Citronellol
Notes: contains geranium oil and the fragrance allergens geraniol and citronellol; milk and soy-derived ferments are present. No drying alcohol is listed; cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol. No nut-derived ingredients are listed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the No.3 Super Glowing Essence Toner a toner or an essence?
Both. It is thin enough to use like a toner, but it carries the hydrating and fermented ingredients you would expect from an essence, so many people use it as their only prep step.
Can I use it every day?
Yes. It contains no exfoliating acids, so it is designed for morning and evening use.
Does it have fragrance?
It has no listed perfume, but geranium flower oil and fragrance allergens such as geraniol and citronellol are on the ingredient list, so it is not fragrance-free.
Is it good for oily skin?
Its light texture and niacinamide make it a common choice for oily and combination skin, and the brand markets it for the look of pores.
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