Is SK-II Facial Treatment Essence worth it?

Yes, it’s worth the splurge SK-II’s Facial Treatment Essence is available from $99 (75ml) to $365 (330ml) – we have to admit, some might feel the pinch as it’s a bit of an investment.

What does SK-II Facial Treatment Essence do?

Essences reduce the appearance of wrinkles, improve overall tone and texture and leave skin soft and radiant. SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, a best-seller in Asia, is enriched with more than 90% Pitera™.

Why is sk2 so expensive?

The reason why the price point makes sense is that the company SK-II has managed to isolate a particular strain of fermented yeast after carefully examining more than 300 yeast strains from that brew and they have trademarked it as Pitera.

How do you use SK-II Facial Treatment Essence?

How to Use SK-II Facial Treatment Essence

1. Cleanse the face with your favourite cleanse and pat dry.
2. Pour onto a cotton pad or into your palms and dab over the forehead, cheeks, nose, chin and neck.
3. Once absorbed, follow with your desired moisturiser or mask.

Does Pitera essence actually work?

So, after more than five years of research on 350 unique yeast strains, the SK-II scientists discovered Pitera™, the proprietary ingredient in its Facial Treatment Essence. Pitera™ is said to work on all skin types, resulting in skin that’s smoother and brighter in appearance.

How long does SK-II Essence last?

Most SK-II products do not have an expiration date, but they do have a shelf life. If your SK-II product does not have an expiration date printed on the package, it is guaranteed to maintain its quality for three years after it was manufactured, as long as it’s unopened.

Why does SK-II essence smell bad?

Facial Treatment Essence contains more than 90% Pitera, which is a bio-natural ingredient, without any artificially added fragrance or color. The unique smell and color come from the natural fermentation that offers a whole host of benefits for your skin’s healthy look, with a variety of micro-nutrients.

Is SK-II at Costco fake?

Costco is a certified retailer of SK-II. While they do not always have our products in-store, if you do find them they are legitimate. You do not need to worry about expired or counterfeit SK-II products at Costco.

What does Pitera do to your skin?

Basically, Pitera, a natural by-product of yeast fermentation, is a rich liquid containing amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and organic acids, said to improve skin lucency, decrease wrinkles and lighten dark spots. That means it helps your skin retain moisture better.

Which is better toner or essence?

While toner hydrates the surface of the skin, facial essence adds moisture to the skin from deep within. Toner is used after cleansing to remove the remaining residues from the skin that you might have missed. Essence also has a liquidy texture but the texture is slightly more watery than toners.

Does SK-II Facial Treatment Essence smell?

It absorbs quickly without a trace and leaves no residue. But the most noteworthy thing about SK-II’s Facial Treatment Essence is the smell. It’s a strong sour scent, somewhere between rice wine vinegar and (for me) Thai fish gravy! Not usually the sort of smell you’d associate with skincare for sure!

Does SK-II go bad?

Do SK-II products expire or have a shelf life? Most SK-II products do not have an expiration date, but they do have a shelf life. If your SK-II product does not have an expiration date printed on the package, it is guaranteed to maintain its quality for three years after it was manufactured, as long as it’s unopened.