SK II Facial Treatment Essence Review

SK II Facial Treatment Essence is their bestseller and signature product. They called it as ‘Miracle Water’ as it has over 90% Pitera, a miracle ingredient discovered 30 years ago. It’s a much-loved, most-awarded and must-buy product whenever you’re considering SK II products. I was advised that in order for the Essence to be absorbed effectively, one must use SK II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion (refer to my previous post) that act as toner that cleans and exfoliates the skin. So, I decided to buy both of the products to achieve optimum results.

What are their claims?

“It’s irreplaceable formula gently exfoliates the face and helps moderate the skin surface renewal cycle.

•    SK II Facial Treatment Essence helps to improve the appearance of 5 dimensions of beautiful, crystal clear skin: spots are less visible, appearance of wrinkles is reduced, skin textured is more refined, firmness is improved, and radiance is beautifully elevated.

•    Skin becomes breathtakingly crystal clear.”

For more information, you can refer to website here.

Product Details

Packaging : It comes in a bottle made of glass with a silver cap on top. The glass gave the luxurious feel especially if you bought their special editions. I bought the Essence in the smallest size, 75ml. So, it doesn't come with a pump but it has a rather small hole which may help prevent spilling too much of the products onto the face pad. I find it hard to control the amount at first as I always end up pouring more than I should. But with time, I managed to get the amount just right. But don't worry ladies! Some of you might not even have this problem. I always have troubles with my hands and feet coordinations. LOL. Hence, the zero participation in sports :P But the largest size, 330ml does come with a pump but it costs a fortune! (at least to me lah. Haha)

Sizes & Prices : It comes in 4 sizes.
75ml (MYR229)
150ml (MYR429)
215ml (MYR579)
330ml (MYR794)

Texture : Just like the toner, the Essence solution is lightweight and watery. It quickly absorbed by the skin.

How to Apply : Soak a cotton pad. I normally use 4 drops and it's enough to cover my whole (wide and chubby) face. Gently PAT onto your face and neck. You can also smooth the pad around your face first and then, you PAT onto your skin. The general rule to use this Essence is to PAT the water into your skin  Apply every morning and night after cleansing and toning.

Feeling upon Application : Unlike the Clear Lotion (toner), the Essence doesn’t give any tingling sensation. For me, it has a cooling and moisturising effect. So, it relieves the drying effect from the usage of Clear Lotion previously. It also has a unique smell. It’s neither fragrance-like nor a bothering kind of smell. I like to think of it as the Pitera smell coz it somehow similar to the Clear Lotion’s, only concentrated.

Post-Application : I really feel my that my skin is now fresh, clean and moisturised. I then, apply Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion ++ to allow my skin be well-moisturised and keep moisturised throughout the day.


Do you noticed any changes after one year ++ of usage?

I noticed a dramatic change. Now, my skin is looking more radiant, even-skin tone, reduced spots and clearer from acne. The changes is somehow very subtle. So you might not noticed it yourself as you look into the mirror every day. However, other people such as your friends and collegues may noticed your changes.  In my case, I used it for about two months + during my summer holiday in Malaysia. So, when I got back to Ireland for my studies, most of my friends told me that I looked more ‘berseri-seri’ (radiant) and the greatest compliment is when a couple of my friends told me to remove my makeup after a long, tiring day when I actually have removed them! Ohhh the feelingggg~~ :D :D :D It felt like the biggest achievement. Ahaks! My mom had also experienced the same thing when she went to visit her old collegues at the previous school she worked in! So, I can assure you, this ‘Miracle Water’ is indeed a miracle ;)
Thank you Allah for making this ingredient available to us. Alhamdulillah.


Did it meet your expectations?

Definitely! I'm blown away by the results. Haha

Rate : 5/5
Would you recommend? : Million YESses!! :D
Where to buy: SK II counters in Jusco, Parksons or airports :P You can also purchase them from their online official stockist, Zalora.com.my. You can save a lot by using their discount codes too! The only downside to this is the risk of receiving a damaged bottle as it is made of glass :/

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