Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) - Original Versus Skinn Age Reset Serum Intensive
Updated on March 04, 2025
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
Skinn Age Reset Serum Intensive 62 ingredients
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Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
Skinn Age Reset Serum Intensive 62 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract
AstringentAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningSwertia Chirata Leaf Extract
AstringentRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycosaminoglycans
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningAdenosine Triphosphate
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Aroma
Trisodium EDTA
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPullulan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Ferulic Acid, Retinol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Lactic Acid, Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract, Acetyl Glutamine, Swertia Chirata Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Silybum Marianum Extract, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sodium Hyaluronate, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Glycosaminoglycans, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Adenosine Triphosphate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Coconut Acid, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Linoleate, Maltodextrin, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Polysorbate 20, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Levulinate, Glycine Soja Oil, Sucrose Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trideceth-6, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Aroma, Trisodium EDTA, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
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 (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolSodium 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.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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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