primera Watery Essence
Ingredients and claims, checked

Last checked September 22, 2026
What is it like at a glance?
What is this product?
- What to expect
- It's made for calmer skin and better hydration.
A toner that preps skin after cleansing for the next step. It comes in a 250 ml bottle.
Who is it for?
Less suited to
- Skin that reacts to alcohol
What to watch for?
Watch-outs
- Contains drying alcohol
- If you clog easily: PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
What is in it?
The full ingredient list as the brand publishes it, in the printed order. Tap a name to read about that ingredient.
This brand publishes its ingredient list in Korean only. Names below are the matching INCI names from the Korean Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary.
Key ingredientWorth a closer look
- Water
- Propanediol
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
- Disodium EDTA
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Dextrin
- Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
- Alcohol
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Gluconolactone
- Artemisia Capillaris Extract
- Tocopherol
Ingredients with no mark are ones we found nothing notable about, and when marks overlap on one ingredient we show the caution first.
What the claims add up to
- You can expect:
- calmer skin · better hydration · better barrier support
See each claim, checked (8)
Claims, checked
point1 Immediately upon application, redness* 113.48% soothing!
backed by evidenceDefinite redness* cooling effect proven by human application test
backed by evidenceSkin barrier +71.38 ↑Skin moisture +116.65%↑Sebum oil-28.81&↓ Smooth and moist ‘transparent skin’
backed by evidencePHA X hyaluronic acid
backed by evidenceDermatology test completed
backed by evidencePOWERFUL MIX with the soothing efficacy of 4 ingredients!
plausible, not testedpoint3 FAST X LIGHT low-irritation formula moist and fresh, quickly absorbed low-irritation daily toner
plausible, not testedRedness soothing in 15 seconds! Essence water that improves to smooth and transparent skin
partly backed
We quote each claim exactly as the brand published it, then check it against the ingredient list and the brand's own documents.