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

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17 years ago

I finished a bottle of this and did not see any results at all. I think this Pitera stuff is a crap and this company is trying to follow suit with La Mer. This is a robbery in broad daylight.

About reviewer (206 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack



2.0
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17 years ago

i really didnt see much of an improvment at all in my skin. the brand is very well marketed but the essence was not all that good overall. a bit tricky to apply also.

About reviewer (105 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


4.0
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17 years ago

Pretty good. I have combination sensitive skin & so just apply this after FT clear lotion and my skin is well moistured. The essence has really calmed and even out my skin tone and given it a bit...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


4.0
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17 years ago

ok so i think Im in the minoroty here when I say i like the smell, ok I dont actually like it but i love the fact they havent added artificial frangrance to it to cover the smell of the fermented...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

I purchased this and the Air Touch Foundation based on all the reviews. I have to say that this product agrees with me and has definitely made it so I can go without any makeup except maybe a...

About reviewer (91 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


2.0
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17 years ago

Yes this product does provide some moisturizing and it does (to an extent) provides some plumping and only a *minor* improvement to my skin tone. But so does my Cellex C B-5 Gel which actually does...

About reviewer (64 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Other

HairBlond

EyesHazel


2.0
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17 years ago

Have been using this product for 2 months. not so much of improvement. i have a oily-dry combination skin. i tried it together with the toner and the cleanser. i still have 1/3 of thebottle to go....

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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17 years ago

This is a great product in oder to exfoliate the skin. I have combination skin and prone to acne.Since I've been using the essence my skin is getting clearer. no more cloged pores.It also makes...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBlack


2.0
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17 years ago

Very messy to apply. Skin feels slightly sticky after. No discernible positive effect on skin.

About reviewer (44 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

This product is great, I have combination skin prone to breakouts, I find my skin is much less greasy and I have fewer breakouts, my Air touch Foundation stays on all day, great for...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

I initially tried this as a free sample and found that it made my skin glow (the only other product that has done this is Jurilque Herbal Recovery Gel). So I purchased the smallest bottle and have...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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17 years ago

I got this product as a freebie (I work for a magazine) and I thought "Whoopie - this bottle is ginormous it'll last for ages and it'll do the job when my Bliss Sleeping Peel runs out". Can't...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlue


4.0
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17 years ago

This is a staple in my beauty regime day and night. My skin is glowing and more balanced using this LOVE it.

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen


2.0
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17 years ago

Did nothing for me. Absolutely nothing.Will not repurchase. Overpriced too. After a while these lil particles were floating around in the bottle...ewwwww....wonder what they were? Bottle not very...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I cant even begin praising this product! firstly i have combo skin, with an oil factory as my t-zone. I have tried so many things but constantly dissapointed until ofcourse i landed my self with...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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17 years ago

I'm glad that I gave this a try because I was initially skeptical over the hype. I had frequent breakouts before (combination skin) but since using the essence my skin has regulated and I have not...

About reviewer (246 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I was checking out new beauty items at Saks when I was convinced to try this essense on the back of one hand to compare with the other. OMG what a shocking difference after the SA patted the...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBrown


3.0
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17 years ago

I was so intrigued with the story of the special ingredient behind this product, PITERA. Most websites claimed that pitera makes the skin smooth, soft and youthful. This essence was also...

About reviewer (55 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

This is my HG essence! Before using it, I experienced breakouts frequently, monthly basis or even worse. However, somehow SKII facial treatment essence can kill this problem. It makes my skin less...

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Other

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I have combination skin, quite sensitive and prone to breakouts. I've been using this product for 3 months now and for me personally it's great. Even my husband noticed improvements, so it's not...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther