Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence)

4.3 (6,834)
$276.25
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Web ID: 453382

What It Is

A powerful anti-aging treatment to reduce the appearance of fine lines and sun spots, visibly refine texture, even skin tone and improve firmness.
  • Skin Type

    Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily
  • Skin Concern

    Dark Spots, Fine Lines/Wrinkles, Uneven Texture
  • What It Does

    An anti-aging must-have. SK-II's highest percentage PITERA™, its 50+ micronutrients (peptides, vitamins, minerals) help reduce UVA and UVB surface oxidative damage. The lightweight formula absorbs quick to work within the moisture barrier, improving surface cell turnover for a youthful, dewy glow.
  • Key Ingredients

    - PITERA™: Improves skin's natural regeneration, for youthful skin. SK-II transformed skincare when scientists discovered PITERA™, the proprietary ingredient that forms the heart of all their products. They discovered PITERA™ during their tireless quest for beautiful bare skin. In the 1970s, their scientists became fixated on the soft, youthful-looking hands of elderly workers at a Japanese sake brewery. They knew the secret must lie in yeast and fermentation process. Rich in vitamins, amino acids, minerals and organic acids, SK-II's proprietary ingredient PITERA™, dramatically improves the natural surface rejuvenation process.
  • How To Use It

    - Pour 2-3 shakes (about a quarter size amount) of the essence into the palm of your hand. Press together to wet both hands. Gently press the essence over your face and neck for 1 minute, ensuring even coverage. Continue pressing until it is fully absorbed into your skin.
    - This essence can be used twice daily. It is recommended to apply after any cleansers/toners and before any serums/moisturizers.
  • Clinical Results

    In a 11-year longitudinal study with 108 subjects:
    - PITERA™ was shown to diminish visible skin damage and signs of aging (fine lines, wrinkles, sun spots, dullness, texture, dryness) by up to 10 years with just 1 year of PITERA™ regimen use.

    In a 28-day consumer agreement study with 65 participants:
    - Skin felt moisturized and smooth after 3 days.
    - Skin looked and felt softer and firmer after 1 week.
    - Users saw improved skin texture and reduced fine lines and wrinkles appearance after 2 weeks.
    - Skin looked radiant after 28 days.

    In a clinical study with 272 women:
    - Women who started using the Facial Treatment Essence in their 20s looked significantly younger in their 30s and 40s.
  • Features

    • Glamour Beauty Award winner 2022
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4.3/5

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SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 2.5 oz. This review is from SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 2.5 oz.
Roma
6 days ago

I'm a fan of SK facial treatment essence.

I'm a fan of SK II facial treatment essence, my face so smooth and looks good.

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SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 2.5 oz. This review is from SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 2.5 oz.
Ni Ni
12 days ago
from NY

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shakhlokhont_2993
12 days ago

SK-II’s essence contains over 90% “Pitera™”, a fer

I’ve been using SK-II Facial Treatment Essence for a few months now, and I really like it. The essence feels very lightweight and watery — it absorbs almost instantly and leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated 💧. After regular use, my skin texture looks smoother, and my face seems more radiant and “glowy.” I noticed my complexion becoming more even and dullness slowly fading away ✨. It also feels like my skin drinks in serums and moisturizers better after applying this essence — everything layers nicely and feels more effective. Overall — it’s a luxurious, nourishing treat for my skin 👍.

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haileyjessbeauty_954
12 days ago

The SK-11 Pitera Essence gave me the luminous, smo

I had to try this essence after reading all the raving reviews. I first of all didn’t have an essence or toner in my skincare routine and thought I wanted to try one. I ended up choosing the SK-11 essence and I’m so happy I did! It literally changed my skin for the better almost instantly. I have to say this is one product that gave me results fast within about a weeks time. It has a pleasant scent, a bit of a unique yeast type smell. It’s hardly noticeable and quickly dissipates. I didn’t notice any irritation or sensitivity from using it. I use this twice daily after I cleanse and use my red light mask. When I have time, I love to soak thin facial cloths with the essence and apply them to my face as a mask for a more deeply targeted treatment. Most times, I just pat a few drops into my skin. It is thin and water like, that would be the only thing I dislike, but really, I don’t mind. You have to be a little careful to not splash it all over your face. I just let a few drops fall down my face and quickly pat it in. After having used it for almost a month, the difference in my skin is incredible. My skin feels SO much more soft, is smoother, and has a luminous, even tone. I wish I would have found and started using this sooner. My complexion is becoming plumper and firmer and that is making my fine lines appear less. I love how healthy my skin has started to look. My combination skin also seems more perfectly balanced with less oiliness and no stubborn dry patches, I almost wish I didn’t love this as much as I do (because it’s pretty pricey) but the visible improvement in my skin's texture and radiance- so quickly too, make this a favorite skincare product for me. I’m pretty sure I can’t live without this essence again! This would be my top recommendation if you want to achieve a more even luminous skin tone in no time.

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victorias780_2682
13 days ago

Did not break me out

I tried Pitera in a generous 1oz/30ml trial size a few years ago and it was a nice addition to my skincare. I have sensitive acne prone skin and it did not seem to break me out. Unfortunately, the bottle was too small to see any noticeable results long term aside from the moisturising aspect.

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SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7.7 oz. This review is from SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7.7 oz.
oki1225_8257
14 days ago

Youthful, brightening, and revitalizing essence

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence Mini helps achieve youthful, radiant skin by targeting the five key signs of aging and damage, including fine lines, dullness, and uneven texture. Its lightweight, fast-absorbing formula nourishes and revitalizes, leaving skin smoother, brighter, and healthier-looking. Perfect for daily use and travel-friendly with its mini size.

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elinan15_8523
15 days ago

Great brightening, smoothing essence for sensitiv

I have combination, sensitive skin that gets red and dehydrated easily, and this essence has helped calm it down a lot. After a few weeks of use my skin looks brighter, smoother and more even, and my makeup sits better with less dry patches. The texture is very watery, absorbs quickly and doesn’t feel sticky or heavy. It is expensive, but a little goes a long way and I only need a small amount each time, so one bottle lasts me a long time.

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Rufa
18 days ago

Sk 11 petira

I like sk petire I’ve been using it for quite a while the effect is really good smooth your face, the last time I bought my petira in costco but they are not selling anymore, so I ordered in bloomingdales and received it yesterday, surprisingly i wonder why is the box is so light and I ordered the biggest size, then when I opened it the petira bottle is almost empty to nothing inside and it’s not like the bottle is broken or leaking it’s just nothing in there, so I returned it the following day I will buy in other store.

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