60%
would repurchase
3.5/5
package quality

price range

description

Unchanged for over 35 years. Facial Treatment Essence is SK-II’s signature and most awarded bestseller with more than 90% PITERA™, a natural bio-ingredient containing vitamins, amino acids, and minerals. Facial Treatment Essence transforms your skin to crystal clear, boosting skin’s texture, radiance and firmness. Experience the power of PITERA™. Results may vary between individuals.

ingredients

with more than 90% PITERA™ - Ingredients: Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate (Pitera), Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Benzoate, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid

Reviews

Reviews


2.0
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5 years ago

This product caused a weird reaction on my skin - causing it to plug up and produce whiteheads that scarred. I don't think it's a bad product for those whose skin it agrees with. However, it just...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther



3.0
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5 years ago

I'm on the fence still, I purchased it after reading lots of reviews and decided to finally try it. I did notice the glow everyone was talking about i the first few days, I was pleasantly surprised...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown


3.0
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5 years ago

I was excited to try this..I'd read through the mixed reviews and when offered this product to try for free in exhange for my honest review, I jumped on the chance. During the first week, it made...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair

HairSilver

EyesBlack


4.0
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5 years ago

Effect Shrinks pores Gets rid of itchy skin Controls oil Con Drying Price I feel like after using it for so long it acts like alcohol for the skin. I also noticed it made my skin more...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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5 years ago

Well, for starters, it is not for dry skin, definitely not. Even I who has oily skin feel the need of a serum or moisturizer after applying it. But anyhow I stand by it firmly and I can say...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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5 years ago

The word miracle water is perhaps the best way to describe this product. Someone with acne should definitely try this product out as fermented skin care is known to restore good bacteria on your...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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5 years ago

The moment I bought these products (Welcome set) I used it immediately that night... The first week started so well. I was so happy. My skin was glowing for the first time in my life I saw it that...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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5 years ago

The only thing I can say is wow. I used to use the Neogen Real Ferment Essence, but I never really noticed any difference in my skin after 2 or 3 bottles. My acne, redness and dehydration were...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


2.0
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5 years ago

not friendly to sensitive skin.............. got allergy

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


1.0
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6 years ago

Oh good lawd this is one of the most over-hyped products I have ever tried! Caveat: many swear by it ... However, I kinda sorta liken this to what I have coined "La Mer syndrome" - amazing...

About reviewer (600 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

My skin loves it but my budget doesn't. I have used many things that are called "skii dupe" but only the real skii works for my skin. I can notice a huge change after using it for the first time....

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlack


3.0
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6 years ago

I'm really on the fence about this product. I bought it because I really believed that it would hydrate my skin and give it that clear, purified, bouncy look that's always in those Japanese/Korean...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

First of all, I had heard of this product years ago by watching someone do 'Monthly Favorites on YouTube. They mentioned the price tag and I immediately thought "Pass!!".....I was not willing to...

About reviewer (54 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Other

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

First, it really does work. I tested this buy purchasing one Facial Treatment Mask ($17) and using very clean hands to apply the essence. I test for allergic reactions in the first 48 hours, then...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


3.0
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6 years ago

i got a full size for free, or else i would've never spent so much money on it. it's a very thin, watery essence and moisturises my skin very gently. i like it, but i don't really see any wild...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


1.0
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6 years ago

I bought the SK-II essence from Sephora in April and I've been using it almost everyday after I wash my face. I haven't seen any difference in my skin at all. It's just like rubbing water on my...

About reviewer (939 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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6 years ago

I decided to try this based on the hype. I am not sure that I have seen all the benefits of the claims yet, but my skin is smooth. I did not repurchase and after reading comparisons with COSRX I...

About reviewer (68 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairSilver, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


2.0
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6 years ago

I used up an entire bottle of this. Not because it was good, but because it was a gift that I couldn't return. With a price tag over $75, I wanted to get the full scoop. I would never...

About reviewer (525 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Fine

EyesOther


5.0
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6 years ago

I have terribly sensitive and acne prone skin. I started using this product a month ago. Within 3 weeks, there is no improvement of acnes but my skin looks younger and fresher. Even though the...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBlack


4.0
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6 years ago

No out of this world obvious effect after 2 months of use. My acne problem remains. BUT it definitely made my face less oily. In fact my once oily-combination face is now normal-dry and i just use...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown