DAMTONE Pore Toning Acu Essence
40.44 USD
About this item
- Spicule essence with Acu Spicules: ginseng-exosome-infused microneedles, about 200,000 (up to 230,000) per 50 mL bottle
- Formulated to refine skin texture and minimize the look of pores, supporting pore elasticity across 7 pore indicators
- Helps reduce the appearance of pigmentation and dark spots while delivering multi-layer hydration and soothing
- Spicules settle into the stratum corneum, where they can remain for up to 72 hours; applied layer by layer
- Tested for sensitive-skin suitability in human application and patch tests; results may vary by individual
DAMTONE Pore Toning Acu Essence (REPACICA(TM), 1.69 fl oz / 50 mL) is a spicule essence formulated with ginseng-exosome-infused microneedles (“Acu Spicules”). This revolutionary essence is designed to tighten the look of pores and smooth skin texture through layer-by-layer topical application, with a spicule concentration of about 200,000 microneedles per 50 mL (up to 230,000).
What does it claim to do?
- Minimizes the appearance of pores and supports pore elasticity (7 types of pore indicators)
- Refines skin texture
- Reduces the look of surface and deep pigmentation and dark spots
- Deep, multi-layer hydration and soothing
- Tested for sensitive-skin suitability (primary irritation patch test, 34 adults with sensitive skin (performed Aug 27-29, 2024); human application test, 22 adult women (performed from Aug 29 to Sep 6, 2024) at Human Skin Clinical Trial Center Co., Ltd. Results may vary by individual.)
What is inside?
- Acu Spicule: DAMTONE’s microneedle ingredient combining the Coracel principle with ginseng exosomes. Our DAMTONE spicules are 22 times smaller than pores, over twice as long as typical spicules, and retained in the stratum corneum for up to 72 hours, having been refined through multiple purification processes.
- Ginseng: rich in saponins, associated in the materials with skin resilience and anti-aging care.
- Exosomes: a signal-transmitting substance that aids absorption and delivery of active ingredients; extracted using TFT technology for high-purity vesicle retention.
A full ingredient (INCI) list is not shown in the source images.
Size and shipping
- Volume: 1.69 fl oz / 50 mL
- Ships directly from Korea; delivery may take up to 2 weeks depending on location and local customs clearance.
How to use
Acu Essence is an intensive essence meant for use every 2-3 days rather than daily. The Acu Needles carry a high concentration (5,000 PPM) of ginseng exosome, so a few applications a week are enough.
- After cleansing, prep the skin with toner, apply an appropriate amount of essence, and press gently with your palms so it absorbs.
- Adjust the amount and frequency to suit your skin condition.
- Follow with a toning cream or a regenerative cream for added hydration.
- In the morning, apply sunscreen after the essence step.
Smooth it on in gentle layers so the spicules settle into the skin’s surface rather than sitting on top.
Good to know
A tingling sensation on application is normal - the fine micro-needles and active ingredients settle into the stratum corneum, and there can be individual variation. If skin feels excessively tingly or looks red, reduce the amount and frequency and focus on hydration. For sensitive skin, the brand suggests patch-testing on a less reactive area first - the inside of the wrist, behind the ear, or the outer face - before applying to the whole face.
Acu Essence has completed irritation testing for sensitive skin and is described as low-irritation, so there are no specific products you must avoid. Even so, be cautious pairing it with ingredients that can increase sensitivity, with freshly post-procedure skin, or with beauty devices such as LED masks, and leave enough time and interval between uses.
Do the microneedles stay in the skin? The brand describes them as naturally detaching after about 72 hours, along with dead skin cells. A little extra flaking afterward is a normal response to faster turnover - don’t rub or force it off; keep using the essence and a toning cream to stay hydrated.
Ingredients & testing
Beyond the Acu Spicule microneedles already described, the detail images note the Acu Needles are dosed at 5,000 PPM of ginseng exosome - the “Repair Synergy” the brand highlights - which is why it is positioned as an every-2-3-days treatment rather than a daily one. The formula is described as backed by research from Rodam, a dermatology and herbal-skincare clinic, and evaluated in the brand’s own human application test.
In that test (22 adult women, Aug 29 - Sep 6, 2024, Human Skin Clinical Trial Center Co., Ltd.), the brand reports these average changes in the appearance of skin. Figures come from the brand’s study and individual results may vary:
- Skin texture / smoothness: about +9.27% after a single use
- Pores after a single use: pore area -18%, pore volume -36%, pore count -21%, pore depth -12%
- Look of dark spots and surface/deep pigmentation: about -29.13% after one week
- Immediate deep hydration: about +103.8%; skin redness -7.66% after one week
These are changes in the look of skin measured in the study, not medical or treatment outcomes.
