The Ordinary Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner Versus Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) - Original
Updated on May 09, 2024
Overview
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
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner 13 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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The Ordinary Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner 13 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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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The Ordinary Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner 13 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
The Ordinary Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner 13 ingredients
After having clear skin for about six months, using this product for just three days in a row caused me 5–6 stubborn acnes which based on my skin type they’re probably going to leave dark spots that’ll take forever to fade. It also feels sticky on the skin and doesn’t absorb well.
Soothes my skin without any irritation or redness
Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence (Pitera Essence) 7 ingredients
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
good product, but i don’t notice a difference between this and the much cheaper COSRX option.
