- “This is a mist that's more suitable for post makeup, so after you're done, it feels like it's more of a setting spray, like a hydrating glowing setting spray”18:56–19:02
- “This is also a bi-phase oil and mist, so it has a layer of oils and essence in it”19:03–19:10
- “Despite the fact that it has oils in it, it's not a mist where it will melt down your makeup”19:07–19:14
- “It actually helps your makeup last throughout the day and it also adds that lovely shiny glow”19:16–19:22
- “This is definitely one of the best hydrating primer setting mist I've ever tried in my whole entire life”19:24–19:32
- “It does carry a scent, so bear that in mind if you're sensitive to them”19:32–19:37
- “A lot of people have been comparing this to the Korean Dalba truffle mist, but I feel like the Dalba one leans more towards a skin care category and I would use it as part of my skin care, whereas this, I would actually use it as a setting spray”18:50–18:53
- Source: Best Kbeauty makeup products of 2025 - Dec 29, 2025
ELIXIR
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Luminous Glow Mist"This is a mist that's more suitable for post makeup, so after you're done, it feels like it's more of a setting spray, like a hydrating glowing setting spray."$5.9
Day Care Revolution SPF35 PA++++ UV Emulsion"I do love how plump it makes my skin."$30.86
Retinol Power Wrinkle Smoothing Cream"Both Polar and Elixir, they claim to treat wrinkles rather than just preventing them."-
Balancing Oyasumi Mask"I've seen this actually. It was released quite a while back. So, it's interesting that it's kind of like coming back."-
Lip Mask"I love this. This is the lip mask and it comes in colors which I like was not that excited about this. I'm just using as a lip mask and it's a really really good lip mask. It's very very nice. I like it very muchly."-
Day Care Revolution Brightening"They have been popular for a long time but they did renew them this year and I think they have a tone-up version and then a plain version and then like SPF 50 version, SPF 30 something version."-Concealer Stick"I like it so far."-Browse more
- “I don't mind it, but I still like the DA one better”19:00–19:05
- “I just feel like the mist is finer”19:03–19:07
- “The fragrance is nice”19:05–19:11
- “It gives more of a glow from within”19:08–19:12
- “It nourishes the skin better”19:11–19:14
- “Whereas this, like I do feel like it sits on my skin a bit more and the mist just isn't quite as fine”19:13–19:16
- Source: Everyday makeup routine: glowy skinned soft glam - May 1, 2026
- “I've been using it as kind of like a finisher”21:44–21:48
- “I don't know if I'm like totally sold, but I guess it is still very popular in Japan”22:10–22:15
- Source: Best of Beauty Awards in Japan 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
- “I do love how plump it makes my skin”1:16–1:23
- “The way it sits underneath makeup, it really doesn't peel and things like that”1:23–1:27
- “It just blends out like a nice sunscreen”1:46–1:50
- Source: Everyday makeup routine: glowy skinned soft glam - May 1, 2026
- “Both Polar and Elixir, they claim to treat wrinkles rather than just preventing them”13:11–13:25
- “I've seen a Japanese YouTuber actually like doing her own experiment where she applied the Polar product on one side and then the Elixir product on the other side for over a year and she made a comparison and she was saying that both products work just as well”13:34–13:46
- “I would say they're both pretty gentle on your skin and I haven't experienced that much irritation”
- Source: 9 Luxury Skincare I Actually Use in Japan - Jun 15, 2025
- “I've seen this actually. It was released quite a while back. So, it's interesting that it's kind of like coming back”24:12–24:16
- Source: Best of Beauty Awards in Japan 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
- “I love this. This is the lip mask and it comes in colors which I like was not that excited about this. I'm just using as a lip mask and it's a really really good lip mask. It's very very nice. I like it very muchly”44:37–44:41
- “It's not stinky. It smells like the ingredients. It doesn't have a flavor. It doesn't have like a particular like, you know, perfumey scent or something like that. And it's actually really nourishing. It's not like slippery and like made for kids, which I do appreciate”44:50–44:53
- Source: Sephora sale 2026: Do's, don'ts & what's in my cart - Apr 9, 2026
- “They have been popular for a long time but they did renew them this year and I think they have a tone-up version and then a plain version and then like SPF 50 version, SPF 30 something version”17:07–17:18
- Source: 2025 @cosme Best of Beauty Awards Mid-Year Rankings - Sep 5, 2025
- “I like it so far”
- “It's a lightweight face of makeup. I do think that it's really pretty”
- Source: Sephora sale 2026: Do's, don'ts & what's in my cart - Apr 9, 2026
Brand note
Elixir is a Japanese brand that leans into glow and hydration, with its Luminous Glow Mist as the clearest anchor — a bi-phase setting spray that adds a shiny finish while helping makeup last, though the mist texture and fragrance can be divisive. The sunscreen line also gets mentions for plumping the skin and sitting well under makeup. Overall, it's a brand for people who want a dewy, nourished look and don't mind scented products.
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