Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) - Original Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Astringent Toner - US
Essence
Toner
Japanese Brand 
French Brand 
Updated on February 26, 2025
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
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Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Astringent Toner 9 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Astringent Toner 9 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
found in both products
Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence)
Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Astringent Toner
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Astringent Toner 9 ingredients
673 Routines
51% use in am
49% use in pm
97% use every day
87 Routines
48% use in am
52% use in pm
93% use every day
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
4.10
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Hydrating
57%
Works Well
43%
Expensive
43%
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Exfoliating Astringent Toner 9 ingredients
2.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Doesn't Work
100%
Broke Me Out
50%
Drying
50%
