The smell is kind of hard to describe. It’s not unpleasant, but it certainly has that natural ferment smell that’s the hallmark of a lot of fermented products out there. Anyone who’s used Hanyul essential Rice softner or emulsion will now what smell I’m talking about. It’s not bad, just, very earthy. The texture is what’s the real star here. It’s so smooth and rich, yet leaves your face absolutely velvety, not greasy. Really, the words “like velvet” has crossed my mind every single time I use this cream. It’s so luxurious feeling and I’m completely addicted to it.

My skin is on the dryer side so I do sometimes end up adding a few drops of oil to this at night, but my oily skinned acne prone husband uses it as is, and he really enjoys it. In fact I’ve got another jar on it’s way to my house since he keeps stealing it! I think this cream can safely be recommended to just about every skin type. Normally when I’m testing a cream I only use it night, I love this stuff so much that I’ve taken to using it during the night and day, so it’s earned a spot on my permanent skincare lineup!

This is the best daytime cream I've tried so far. It has a wonderful texture that absorbs right into my skin and leaves a smooth, velvet-like finish that's not a bit sticky or shiny, even when I mix in the Whamisa Organic Flowers Facial Oil. Despite the name, this product contains no water—perhaps that's the reason for its amazing texture. I love the herbal fragrance as well; I haven't smelled anything quite like it, but it quickly became my favorite scent in my skincare routine.