Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) Original

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Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) - Original Versus Jin Jung Sung Soothing Moisture Skin Essence

Updated on November 20, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both essences. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

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Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence)

Essence

Japanese Brand Japan

Jin Jung Sung Soothing Moisture Skin Essence

Essence

South Korean Brand

Ingredient Info

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Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients

Jin Jung Sung Soothing Moisture Skin Essence 55 ingredients

ph level

4.5

At a glance

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Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients

Jin Jung Sung Soothing Moisture Skin Essence 55 ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence)

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Humectant

Helps hydrate Dry Skin • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (GFF) is a yeast traditionally used to make the Japanese alcoholic beverage, sake.

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Butylene Glycol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

1 / 0

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Pentylene Glycol Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

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Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Sodium Benzoate Masking, Preservative

Preservative

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

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Methylparaben Preservative

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Preservative • Paraben • 2 Concerns

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Sorbic Acid Preservative

Preservative • May worsen Eczema

Sorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.

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

Soothing Moisture Skin Essence

Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

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Butylene Glycol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

1 / 0

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Niacinamide Smoothing

Niacinamide • 6 Benefits

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

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Pentylene Glycol Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

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1,2-Hexanediol Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

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Hydrogenated Lecithin Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

0 / 0

2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Soluble Collagen Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Helps with Anti-Aging

Soluble Collagen can help to reduce the effects of aging.

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Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone Antioxidant

Antioxidant

Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone is an antioxidant.

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Propanediol Solvent

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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Cyclodextrin Absorbent

We don't have a description for Cyclodextrin.

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Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract.

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Ceramide NP Skin Conditioning

Ceramide • 4 Benefits

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

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Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract Humectant, Skin Conditioning

You might know this ingredient as Kale. Besides being a superfood, kale has many benefits in skincare.

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Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract Emollient, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract comes from the avocado.

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Apium Graveolens Extract Skin Conditioning

Apium Graveolens Extract is derived from celery. It contains antioxidants such as Ferulic Acid and Caffeic Acid.

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Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract Astringent

You might know Brassica Oleracea Italica as Broccoli. Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract can be extracted from any part of the broccoli plant.

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Leontopodium Alpinum Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Leontopodium Alpinum Extract.

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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract Skin Conditioning

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract is the extract from dried sweet almond seeds.

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Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Madecassoside Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Antioxidant • Helps reduce irritation

Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.

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Allium Sativum Bulb Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Allium Sativum Bulb Extract.

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Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract Skin Protecting, Soothing

We don't have a description for Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract.

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Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract.

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Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem Extract Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient

Antioxidant

Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem Extract is an antioxidant.

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Avena Sativa Seed Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Avena Sativa Seed Extract.

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Ecklonia Cava Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ecklonia Cava Extract.

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Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract.

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Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

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Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract comes from the field pumpkin, including winter squash and the traditional orange pumpkin we see in Autumn.

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Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract Skin Conditioning

Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract is extract from the spinach leaf, Spinacia oleracea.

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Beta-Glucan Skin Conditioning

Helps reduce Skin Redness

Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.

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Undaria Pinnatifida Extract Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract comes from a kelp native to the northern Pacific Ocean. It is more commonly known as "wakame".

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Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract.

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Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

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Hyaluronic Acid Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

Hyaluronic Acid • 4 Benefits • May cause irritation

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

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Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Hyaluronic Acid

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.

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Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

This form of hyaluronic acid is produced through fermentation.

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Potassium Hyaluronate Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Potassium Hyaluronate.

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Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Peptide

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide. A common name for this peptide is Argireline.

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Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.

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Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate Humectant

Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.

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Hexapeptide-9 Skin Conditioning

Peptide

Hexapeptide-9 is a peptide.

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Hexapeptide-11 Skin Conditioning

Peptide

Hexapeptide-11 is a peptide.

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Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 Skin Conditioning

Peptide • Not safe for Fungal Acne

You might know this ingredients as Matrixyl. It is a peptide.

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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Skin Conditioning

Peptide • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

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Tripeptide-1 Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Peptide

Tripeptide-1 is a peptide.

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Copper Tripeptide-1 Skin Conditioning

Peptide • Helps with Anti-Aging

Copper Tripeptide-1 is a peptide naturally found in body fluids. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

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Adenosine Skin Conditioning

2 Benefits

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

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Carbomer Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

1 / 0

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Tromethamine Buffering, Masking

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

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Pulsatilla Koreana Extract Skin Conditioning

Pulsatilla Koreana Extract comes from the Korean pasque flower. This flower is used in traditional Korean medicine.

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Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract comes from the Japanese Pepper, also known as the Prickly Ash. This plant is native to the Korean peninsula and Japan.

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Usnea Barbata Extract

We don't have a description for Usnea Barbata Extract.

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Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Skin Conditioning

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.

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Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycerin, Soluble Collagen, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Propanediol, Cyclodextrin, Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Apium Graveolens Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem Extract, Avena Sativa Seed Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hexapeptide-9, Hexapeptide-11, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Adenosine, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Ingredient Ratings

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence)

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mixed

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Soothing Moisture Skin Essence

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When to use

Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients

Jin Jung Sung Soothing Moisture Skin Essence 55 ingredients

325 Routines

49% use in am

50% use in pm

96% use every day

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31 Routines

45% use in am

55% use in pm

81% use every day

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients

4.3 /5

from 3 ratings

Absorbs Well (1) Broke Me Out (1) Hydrating (1) Strong Scent (1)

420plaenit

1 year ago · Combination Skin

Review

IT'S EXPENSIVE BUT WORTH THE MONEY!!!!
I'm the kind of person who is willing to go all out and drop some money for good skincare if I know I will...

IT'S EXPENSIVE BUT WORTH THE MONEY!!!!
I'm the kind of person who is willing to go all out and drop some money for good skincare if I know I will use up every drop and love it. I've tried a lot of snail mucin products (my oily acne-prone skin LOVES it) and this one is different! I've tried the COSRX and the Peach Slices and both don't compare to this. Peach Slices have a similar texture while COSRX has a similar result to the SK-II. However, I will say that the SK-II got rid of all my redness and significantly improved my acne and every time I run out I always notice a difference in my skin whenever I don't have it in my routine. The price tag is a little intimidating but there are more reasonable options on Stylevana and Yesstyle.

Sk-II

Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence)

Original

KatrinaBedford

1 month ago · Sensitive Skin

Review

It seems to work v well for lots of people. It was a gift so I'm v upset it didn't work so well for me. It gave an amazing glow but irritated my...

It seems to work v well for lots of people. It was a gift so I'm v upset it didn't work so well for me. It gave an amazing glow but irritated my skin whenever I used it.

Sk-II

Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence)

Jin Jung Sung Soothing Moisture Skin Essence 55 ingredients

4.5 /5

from 2 ratings

Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (2) Hydrating (2) Light (2) No Scent (2) Works Well (1)

channelorange

4 months ago · Dry Skin

Review

I absolutely love this essence so much, even though I use it as my regular toner because how is my skin gonna differentiate a toner-like essence...

I absolutely love this essence so much, even though I use it as my regular toner because how is my skin gonna differentiate a toner-like essence with an essence-like toner? Anyhow, I adore her viscous texture and how she hydrates my skin but I decided to stop repurchasing this essence, because it's hard for me to get this essence for an affordable price nowadays and I have found a better alternative. I'm not saying that this product is bad - it's actually amazing at hydrating, plumping and firming my skin without leaving my skin sticky, itchy or whatever, but the accessibility for me is very hard so I gotta pass on her in the future.