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


5.0
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18 years ago

Works great, and worth the cost(if you can afford to keep it in stock in your beauty stash...)

About reviewer (128 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Tan, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack



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18 years ago

I bought this based on hype. The smell is AWFUL! Didn't notice a difference in my skin and the bottle is almost gone. I have good skin to begin with so maybe its better for someone who's looking...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

I was given a set of their trial size, Ive heard all the hype about this product, and it's spose to be very good, I use this after i cleanser and tone, and to be honest, i cannot stand the smell of...

About reviewer (181 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBlack


3.0
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18 years ago

Nice product but I really did not see a big difference.

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

Another HG from SKII. I've been using this for almost 3 months, and have noticed a significant improvement on my skin.. not just a hoax and another gimmick, over-hyped products that I was curious...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

This product is lovely. I thought at first it was a marketing gimmick and everyone's been raving about it so I thought I might give it a try coz my skin was reacting badly to humidity. From extreme...

About reviewer (71 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Other

HairBlack

EyesBlack


1.0
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18 years ago

My WORST nightmare! My skin is not really prone to pimples (only occasionally, during that time of the month), but this product made me break out like nobody's business! After only 2 weeks of...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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18 years ago

<p>I tried this because a close friend of mine uses this product and the advertisements claim that it will keep you looking younger. But I have to say that I'm sorely disappointed.</p> <p>It's...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairOther

EyesOther


2.0
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18 years ago

the smell is not plasant but the product is ok. i think it worked well with the facial treatment cream that's why i've sticked to it. i would not buy the essence on its own anymore.

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


3.0
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18 years ago

I purchased this because of great reviews in the magazine. It is splashing water on your face. I didn't feel or see any difference. I finished the bottle. I wouldn't spend the money. I believe...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry

HairBlack

EyesBlack


3.0
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18 years ago

I got a tiny sample from the counter - the foaming cleanser, FTE and FT Milk. I needed to try this out before spending so much. I've used this for three days and my skin has calmed and balanced...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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18 years ago

I initially wrote a glowing review for this product a few months back and now, I'm here to take back every praiseworthy thing I ever said about the gargantuan hype that is SK-II. This stuff...

About reviewer (364 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

I had to try this after the raves that it gets - we are a week in and going well so far. My pores have reduced in size by about 30% and it is nice to use; smell is not great but is goes on and...

About reviewer (39 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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18 years ago

This has totally changed my skin, and I have finally found my holy grail moisturiser! Before using SKII, I had tried hundreds of skincare, only to be disappointed that none of them suited my ultra...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry

HairOther

EyesBrown


1.0
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18 years ago

I have bought 2 bottles of this awful stuff. Yes. Not 1 but 2. I was extremely stupid to have believed the hype and bought the first bottle (A$115 for 150mls from Singapore Duty Free)and I should...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther

HairBlack

EyesBlack


1.0
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18 years ago

Like other readers, I also had a reaction to it and had little white bumps on my skin. The bumps cleared up after I discontinued use. I have never had a problem with skin reactions at all so I...

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Benzoate, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid.

About reviewer (83 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


3.0
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18 years ago

I started using this essence about 8 months ago. To begin with I thought I saw results, but within about 3 months my skin developed an allergy to it, and would become splotchy whenever I'd dab it...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

I have been using the facial treatment essence for like 3 weeks. i am 25 and have oily skin. Even since i started patting the essence twice a day, my face is smoother and pores are less visible. i...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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18 years ago

I found that the Facial Treatment Essence works best with the SK-II Whitening Mask as an overnight treatment. I apply the essence first, put the mask on for 30mins-1 hour, rub the Pitera residue...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal

HairBrown

EyesBrown