This is my first essence toner and I really enjoy it. It made such a huge difference in the hydration levels of my skin that I was really surprised about (just starting using Korean toners/essences). This one never gets sticky and just absorbs into my skin like a dream. I like the simple ingredients list and what the brand is going for. I don't see any additional benefits other than great hydration though so not sure about it's effectiveness for anything else. But that's all I was looking for from this one so I'm still a happy camper!