It is a one-step men's essence-lotion built on niacinamide and a humectant base, with EGF branding, a quick-drying finish and adenosine for Korean anti-wrinkle registration.
A practical one-step men's essence-lotion whose real strength is niacinamide in fifth place and a solid humectant base, not the EGF it advertises, which is listed last. Light and quick-drying for oily and combination skin, but alcohol and fragrance can sting sensitive or freshly shaved skin.
We found no verifiable English review count for this men's all-in-one, which returned to Leaders' US store recently. The evaluation relies on the brand's full ingredient list, the confirmed US price and general evidence for its key ingredients.
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Cautions: fungal-acne triggers.
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Does the jobDoes what a moisturizer is for: draws in water, softens and smooths.
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The 'E.G.F.' in the name is printed in large, embossed capitals on the bottle, and it is meant to be the headline. Epidermal growth factor has a strong reputation in Korean skincare, borrowed from the dermatology clinics where recombinant growth factors are used after lasers and peels. Leaders, a brand that began alongside a Korean dermatology clinic network, has a natural claim to that clinical aura. But when you read the full ingredient list published on the brand's Korean store, EGF, listed as sh-oligopeptide-1, is the very last ingredient of thirty-six. The real story of this men's all-in-one lies much higher up, and it is a better one than the label suggests.
The product is built for men who want a single step after washing: a milky essence-lotion in a 150 ml pump bottle that replaces toner, serum and moisturizer. The base is water, glycerin, methyl gluceth-20 and butylene glycol, a solid humectant blend. Niacinamide is fifth, a genuinely meaningful position that makes it the product's most important active. Trehalose, a moisture-retaining sugar, follows, then dimethicone for a smooth, non-greasy finish, and then alcohol, eighth in the list.
That alcohol is worth discussing. In a men's all-in-one, a little ethanol gives the fresh, quick-drying feel many men prefer after shaving, and it helps the product absorb fast. At this position, it is not a huge amount, but people with dry or sensitive skin may notice a slight sting, particularly on freshly shaved areas. Combined with added fragrance, it makes the formula less suited to reactive skin than its 'calming formula' label suggests.
The rest of the ingredient list offers some genuine comfort. Panthenol and allantoin are soothing, adenosine adds a Korean anti-wrinkle registration, and small amounts of canola, sunflower, meadowfoam and argan oils add a touch of emollience. Sodium hyaluronate supports hydration, and a lactobacillus ferment appears near the end. Tea tree extracts show up in four forms, but at the tail of the list, so they contribute little to the brand's sebum-control claim.
So where does oil control come from? Niacinamide is the likely answer. At the levels typically used in effective products, niacinamide has evidence for reducing sebum production and improving the appearance of pores, as well as supporting the skin barrier and evening tone. The formula's lightweight humectant base and quick-drying finish also help it feel less greasy than a traditional cream. That makes it well suited to men with oily or combination skin who dislike heavy moisturizers.
As for EGF, it is fair to say that its presence at the end of the list is symbolic. Recombinant EGF is a real ingredient with some research behind it in wound healing and post-procedure recovery, often at very low concentrations because it is potent. But it is also fragile, and its effectiveness in cosmetics depends on formulation, stability and delivery. Here, with no declared concentration and last-place listing, it would be unwise to credit EGF for any visible result.
In daily use, the product dispenses as a light, white fluid that spreads easily across face and neck. It absorbs in about a minute and leaves a soft, matte-leaning finish without tackiness. The scent is fresh and masculine-coded, typical of men's grooming products. After shaving, it feels cooling, although the alcohol and fragrance can tingle on nicks or razor burn.
It is also worth considering what an all-in-one leaves out. The format covers hydration and a single active well, but it cannot include every step a more complete routine might. Sunscreen is the obvious gap: nothing in this formula provides UV protection, so a separate broad-spectrum sunscreen remains essential in the morning. Men dealing with acne may also need a targeted treatment such as benzoyl peroxide or adapalene, which can be applied after this lotion has absorbed at night.
The packaging deserves a brief note. A pump bottle is more hygienic than a jar and keeps the formula protected from air and fingers, which matters for niacinamide and the other sensitive ingredients. The dark bottle also limits light exposure. These are small details, but they reflect a practical design suited to a daily, grab-and-go product.
For men who currently use nothing, or who use only a cleanser, this is a sensible first step. It provides hydration, niacinamide's gradual benefits and a simple routine. For men with dry skin, it may not be rich enough on its own in winter, and adding a separate moisturizer at night may be necessary. For sensitive skin, the fragrance and alcohol make fragrance-free alternatives preferable.
The price on Leaders' US store is twenty-eight dollars for 150 ml, which is reasonable for an all-in-one that replaces several steps. The value case rests on niacinamide and the humectant base; the EGF branding does not add measurable value.
Leaders has a long history in Korean skincare, best known for its sheet masks and its origins alongside a dermatology clinic network, and it has strong mainstream distribution. The brand does not publish independent clinical data for this specific product.
This all-in-one suits men with normal, oily or combination skin who want a quick, light, one-step routine and do not mind fragrance. It is less suitable for very dry, sensitive or eczema-prone skin, or for anyone who buys it expecting growth-factor repair. As a niacinamide-led men's essence-lotion, though, it is a practical, well-textured option.
One practical note for shavers: applying it to skin that has been rinsed with cool water and patted dry, rather than immediately after a blade pass, reduces the chance of stinging from the alcohol and fragrance. Waiting a minute or two after shaving makes a noticeable difference in comfort.
The hero actives that drive this product's performance.
| Ingredient | Function | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Niacinamide | Fifth in the list, it is this all-in-one's real workhorse, helping with sebum balance, pores and tone in a one-step routine. | Limited for Excess Oiliness |
| Glycerin | Leads the humectant base with methyl gluceth-20 and butylene glycol, providing the 'deep moisture' of the name. | Established mechanism for Dehydration · established mechanism |
| Trehalose | A moisture-retaining sugar that helps keep skin comfortable through the day without greasiness. | Not yet assessed |
| Panthenol | Works with allantoin to soothe post-shave skin, partly offsetting the alcohol and fragrance. | Established mechanism for Dehydration · established mechanism |
| sh-Oligopeptide-1 | The EGF of the name, but listed last of thirty-six ingredients, so its contribution is largely symbolic. | Not yet assessed |
Ingredient standings describe the active at treatment-level doses and vehicles; this product's own condition grades weigh its actual formula.
Water, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Trehalose, Dimethicone, Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Fragrance, Canola Oil, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Adenosine, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, t-Butyl Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Xanthan Gum, sh-Oligopeptide-1
moisturizer
AM & PM
Pump one or two presses after cleansing or shaving and spread over face and neck; add sunscreen in the morning and a richer cream at night if skin feels tight.
Immediate: hydrated, fresh, non-greasy skin. Short term (2-4 weeks): less shine and smoother texture from niacinamide. Longer term (8-12 weeks): more even tone with consistent use; EGF adds little at its position.
The formula's most evidence-backed ingredient is niacinamide. In controlled studies, topical niacinamide has been shown to reduce sebum excretion rates, improve barrier function and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and fine lines with daily use over several weeks. Its fifth position suggests a meaningful concentration. Glycerin and methyl gluceth-20 are humectants that increase stratum corneum hydration, and trehalose helps protect proteins and membranes from dehydration stress. Dimethicone forms a breathable film that reduces transepidermal water loss while leaving a light finish. Panthenol and allantoin support comfort and barrier recovery, which is useful after shaving. Adenosine is accepted in Korea as a wrinkle-improvement ingredient. The EGF component, listed as sh-oligopeptide-1, is a recombinant peptide with research in wound healing and post-procedure care, but its placement at the very end of the list, combined with known stability challenges for growth factors in cosmetic formulations, means its contribution here is uncertain and likely small. Tea tree extracts, also near the end, are too low to provide antimicrobial or sebum-regulating effects.
Simplified routines improve adherence, particularly among men new to skincare, and a lightweight all-in-one with niacinamide is a reasonable starting point for oily or combination skin. Clinicians would note that the growth-factor content is too low in the list to rely on for repair, and that alcohol and fragrance can irritate recently shaved or sensitive skin. Men with dry, eczema-prone or rosacea-prone skin are generally advised to use fragrance-free, alcohol-free moisturizers, and daily sunscreen remains an essential addition.
After cleansing or shaving, rinse with cool water and pat the face dry. Dispense one or two pumps into your palm and smooth over the face and neck, pressing lightly until absorbed. Use morning and evening. In the morning, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen. If your skin feels tight at night, apply a richer moisturizer on top. Avoid applying immediately over razor nicks.
At twenty-eight dollars for 150 ml on Leaders' US store, this all-in-one is reasonably priced for a product that replaces several steps. Its value comes from niacinamide and the humectant base rather than the EGF branding. For men wanting a simple routine, it is a fair purchase; for those with sensitive skin, the alcohol and fragrance may make fragrance-free options better value. Leaders' long history adds some confidence in formulation quality.
Men with oily, combination or normal skin who want a quick, one-step routine with a light finish will find this convenient. It suits those new to skincare looking for a simple hydration and niacinamide step.
Men with sensitive, eczema-prone or rosacea-prone skin, or who experience razor burn, should avoid it due to alcohol and fragrance. Those expecting growth-factor repair from the EGF branding will be disappointed.
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Buy at Amazon ♥A light, milky essence-lotion that spreads easily and absorbs quickly.
A fresh, masculine grooming scent.
A 150 ml navy pump bottle in a matching box.
Skin feels hydrated and fresh right away. Freshly shaved or irritated areas may tingle because of the alcohol and fragrance.
About two to three months at one to two pumps twice daily.
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Leaders, known for clinic-inspired sheet masks, created the Deep Moisture E.G.F. line to give men a single, simplified hydration step with a growth-factor story.
Leaders is a long-running Korean brand linked to a dermatology clinic network, best known for sheet masks with broad mainstream distribution. It publishes full ingredient lists on its Korean store but no product-specific clinical data for this men's all-in-one.
The EGF in this all-in-one repairs skin like clinic treatments.
sh-Oligopeptide-1 is listed last of thirty-six ingredients; niacinamide and humectants do the real work.
All-in-one products can't be effective.
With niacinamide fifth and a good humectant base, this one covers the essentials of a basic routine.
Yes. It is light, quick-drying and contains niacinamide, which helps with oiliness.
It is listed last as sh-oligopeptide-1, so its effect is likely minimal.
Yes, alcohol is eighth, which can sting after shaving.
For oily and normal skin, yes; dry skin may need an extra cream at night.
Yes, with a fresh grooming scent.
It comes in a 150 ml pump bottle.
Recurring themes our editors read across retailer reviews of this product — summaries in our words, not quotations, and not a substitute for your own patch test.
Quick one-step routine
Light and non-greasy
Absorbs fast
Can sting after shaving
Fragranced