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


3.0
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19 years ago

I continued to use the Essence until just recently. When I started using it I felt that this essence comforted my skin and a few years ago which is just about when I started to use the essence my...

About reviewer (114 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlack



5.0
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19 years ago

I have been using it for two months. I kind of hesitated before buying it since I heard both positive and negative reviews about it. Some people said the pitera can make your skin thinner which...

About reviewer (40 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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19 years ago

I have been using SKII for almost 6 months now and my skin has never been better. I was prone to breakouts but now I get none! It's true, the first month or so of using it my skin went really bad,...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


3.0
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19 years ago

Feels nice on the skin, and I like the scent. But I am not sure if it really delivers what it promises. It softens the skin but nothing more. I used a bottle of this and will not purchase again.

About reviewer (91 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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19 years ago

This is the most divine stuff ever created! I cannot live without it. Since I have an extremely sensitive skin (but in need of nourishment and care at 39 years of age) this is an absolute God-send!

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Other

EyesHazel


2.0
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19 years ago

i was given a few sample of this, so it lasted me for about 1 month.. i didnt notice any change in my skin, and its kinda sticky to use too.. not very impressed.. will not buy the full sized product

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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19 years ago

other then the good packaging, this product did not do miracles like it promised, it gave me a small breakout in the first 2 weeks, now almost 2 months, my face is dryish, and no radience,...

About reviewer (39 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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19 years ago

I'm on my 3rd bottle, simply no subtitude for this product. My HG!

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Relaxed, Coarse

EyesBlack


1.0
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20 years ago

Instead of givine me great and moisturized skin, it made me face dry and tight, with visible lines!! This is totally upsetting for me and it is absolutely not worth the amount of money I pumped...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


2.0
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20 years ago

The main ingredient in the SK-II line is Pitera, the secret of the Japanese monk who discovered it was what was keeping Japanese sake brewery worker’s hands so youthful. The Treatment Essence is...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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20 years ago

I like that it gives me a refreshing feeling in the morning after I apply it, and seems to be a good enough toner-substitute. For about a month after I started using it, I did feel that my skin's...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBlack


2.0
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20 years ago

I was looking for something to reduce the size of my pores and thought I would try this. It did reduce the size of my pores for a while.But after a month of using it, the adverse reaction...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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20 years ago

The SKII line has a radically different approach to skincare through the use of pitera - I got onboard and picked up the facial treatment essence. I liked it because it toned and moisturized...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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20 years ago

Very expensive, but it works. The theme for the entire SKII line. The FTE was wonderful! I have normal skin (did a year of roaccutane last year) and find this wonderful before moisturiser. ...

About reviewer (84 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


2.0
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20 years ago

So much hype, but... First off, I have good skin, and I have no complaints with the product, but for this price something should have happened with my skin. Alas, nothing did. It wasn't any ...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Other

EyesBlack


1.0
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20 years ago

I too was bought in by the Cate Blanchett / Nicole Kidman marketing ploy. All I can say is what a disappointment! Lousy packaging, awful smell and no skin benefit to show for the price. Have half...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


3.0
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20 years ago

Well, by no means 'miraculous' but if your skin likes /can tolerate it , it's not bad . I'm using a bottle that that has been taunting me for the past couple of years from the bottom of my non "A'"...

About reviewer (361 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


2.0
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20 years ago

I have used this for a couple of weeks under my creme de la mer. I transferred to a spray bottle for easier use. Very expensive product. I really wanted to like this product. I must admit...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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20 years ago

gt my 1st bottle due to hearing mani stories abt its 'magic' on skin..n yes advertising media got to me too! :S ..but to my surprise it did actually do wat it promised! i used it after my toner n...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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20 years ago

I really like this product personally. I start using it for a week as a serum under my la mer cream. My pores are significantly more refined and my skin looks better (more glow and supple). I do...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther