I was a huge fan of COSRX before I tried this essence, and I can still say I am! It has almost no scent, and even though it's VERY sticky and stringy it becomes smooth and silky when you apply it to the skin. After tapping it in for a short while it really absorbs. I feel that it calms my skin and helps with redness and dryness. i am on acne medication which makes my skin extremely dry, and this essence really helps to sooth it. I use this at night and the Benton snail essence in the morning. Both are great!