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La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water Versus Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) - Original

Facial Treatment
Essence
French Brand France
Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on November 20, 2023

Overview

Free From

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

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Benefits

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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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.

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Reviews

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La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water 1 ingredient

4.3 /5
from 10 ratings
No Scent (4) Works Well (3) Absorbs Well (2)
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Amarantha

10 months ago
Review

It's like bottled tap water lol, it doesn't calm or soothe irritated and inflamed skin. I recommend Avène's thermal spring water instead, which is far superior than this one.

#no scent
#doesn't work
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Ela

4 months ago
Review

It’s just water but I was tired to exchange my spray water bottle every few days.
The spray is very fine and easy to control, especially for those who use it before hydrating products.
Avene water is interesting but I was traumatized with their products once and don’t trust their nitron water mix 😂

#expensive
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#no scent

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

4.1 /5
from 8 ratings
Hydrating (4) Works Well (3) Expensive (3)
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420plaenit

2 years ago
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 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 Show more

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anemone

4 months ago
Review

good product, but i don’t notice a difference between this and the much cheaper COSRX option.

#expensive
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well