ma:nyo Galac Niacin 3.0 Essence: expiry date and ingredients
ma:nyo Galac Niacin 3.0 Essence lists 24 ingredients; Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is at position 1.
Ingredient list from the US version (source checked 2026-10-30).
A galactomyces-ferment essence with 4% niacinamide said to fade the look of dark spots, even tone and refine texture and pores.
Manufacture date and shelf life
Can I tell when my ma:nyo Galac Niacin 3.0 Essence was made from its batch code?
You do not need to. Korean cosmetics print the expiry date (or the manufacture date plus a period-after-opening) on the pack, for example EXP20270701 or MFD20240701.
How long does ma:nyo Galac Niacin 3.0 Essence last unopened?
ma:nyo does not publish an unopened shelf life that could be verified (checked October 2026). Go by the date printed on the pack.
How long can I use it after opening?
Look for the open-jar symbol on the pack (for example 12M = 12 months after opening). The period-after-opening calculator gives the exact date.
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
Yeast ferment popular in essences, marketed for radiance.
Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.
Ingredient guide →Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.
Ingredient guide →Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%).
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Fungal-derived brightener. EU cap: 1% in face and hand products.
Ceramide: one of the lipids that hold skin cells together and keep water in.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
Nothing in particular stood out.
What most of it is made of
- Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateFerment
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
- NiacinamideActive ingredient4%
- 1,2-HexanediolHumectant
- WaterBase
No marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) was found to place the 1% line.
Full ingredient list, decoded (24)
| 1 | Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate갈락토미세스발효여과물Yeast ferment popular in essences, marketed for radiance. | Ferment |
| 2 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 3 | Niacinamide 4%나이아신아마이드Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 4 | 1,2-Hexanediol1,2-헥산다이올Humectant that also helps preserve the formula; very common in Korean skincare. | Humectant |
| 5 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 6 | Pentylene Glycol펜틸렌글라이콜Humectant with mild antimicrobial action, used to cut down on classic preservatives. | Humectant |
| 7 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 8 | Panthenol판테놀Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 9 | Adenosine아데노신Anti-wrinkle ingredient approved for functional cosmetics in Korea (at 0.04%). | Active ingredient |
| 10 | Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener.Also found in 123 products | Thickener / texture |
| 11 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide →Also found in 133 products
| Humectant |
| 12 | Beta-Glucan베타-글루칸Soothing, hydrating polysaccharide from oats or mushrooms. | Soothing |
| 13 | Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol. | Preservative |
| 14 | Acetyl Glucosamine아세틸글루코사민Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 15 | Bisabolol비사보롤Calming component of chamomile.Also found in 10 products
| Soothing |
| 16 | Kojic Acid코직애씨드Fungal-derived brightener. EU cap: 1% in face and hand products. | Active ingredient |
| 17 | Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid. | Antioxidant |
| 18 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드Light, non-greasy emollient made from coconut oil fatty acids. | Emollient |
| 19 | Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate폴리글리세릴-10라우레이트Mild plant-derived emulsifier and solubiliser. | Emulsifier |
| 20 | Hydrogenated Lecithin하이드로제네이티드레시틴Skin-friendly emulsifier that can also help actives penetrate.Also found in 55 products | Emulsifier |
| 21 | Ceramide NP세라마이드엔피Ceramide: one of the lipids that hold skin cells together and keep water in.Ingredient guide → | |
| 22 | Glutathione글루타티온Antioxidant marketed for brightening; topical evidence is limited. | Antioxidant |
| 23 | Hyaluronic Acid하이알루로닉애씨드Holds many times its weight in water; plumps the surface layer with moisture.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 24 | Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate소듐스테아로일글루타메이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Also found in 17 products | Emulsifier |
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Shared ingredients only — this doesn’t mean the same effect or a substitute. Amounts and textures can differ. Very common ingredients (water, glycerin and the like) are not counted.
General information, not medical advice.
Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too.