SK-II PITERA Facial Treatment Clear Lotion ingredients, decoded
What SK-II PITERA Facial Treatment Clear Lotion is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Hydrating wipe-off toner with PITERA and AHAs that gently clears away dead skin cells and leftover residue for smoother, softer skin.
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
Yeast ferment popular in essences, marketed for radiance.
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →BHA. Oil-soluble, so it exfoliates inside pores; used for blackheads and acne.
Ingredient guide →Gentler AHA that exfoliates and hydrates. Increases sun sensitivity.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains exfoliating acids (Lactic Acid), which can make skin more sensitive to the sun. Use sunscreen during the day.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateFerment
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
- Polysorbate 20Emulsifier
- GlycerinHumectant
1% line: from Methylparaben (#16) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Methylparaben is limited to 0.4% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.
Full ingredient list, decoded (16)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate갈락토미세스발효여과물Yeast ferment popular in essences, marketed for radiance. | Ferment |
| 3 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 4 | Polysorbate 20폴리솔베이트20Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 5 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 6 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 7 | PEG-150피이지-150Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 8 | Cellulose Gum셀룰로오스검Cellulose-based thickener. | Thickener / texture |
| 9 | Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 10 | Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. | pH adjuster |
| 11 | Salicylic Acid살리실릭애씨드BHA. Oil-soluble, so it exfoliates inside pores; used for blackheads and acne.Ingredient guide → | Exfoliant |
| 12 | Lactic Acid락틱애씨드Gentler AHA that exfoliates and hydrates. Increases sun sensitivity.Ingredient guide → | Exfoliant |
| 13 | Malic Acid말릭애씨드Adjusts or buffers the pH of the formula. | pH adjuster |
| 14 | Sodium Citrate소듐시트레이트pH buffer. | pH adjuster |
| 15 | Sodium Benzoate소듐벤조에이트Preservative, often used in "paraben-free" formulas. | Preservative |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 16 | Methylparaben메틸파라벤Paraben preservative, capped at 0.4% in the EU. | Preservative |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.