SK-II Facial Treatment Essence ingredients, decoded
What SK-II Facial Treatment Essence is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Hydrating essence made with more than 90% PITERA (galactomyces ferment filtrate) for smoother, more radiant-looking skin; seven ingredients in total.
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.
Worth knowing
Nothing in particular stood out.
What most of it is made of
- Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateFermentover 90%
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
- Pentylene GlycolHumectant
- WaterBase
- Sodium BenzoatePreservative
1% line: from Methylparaben (#6) 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 (7)
| 1 | Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate over 90%갈락토미세스발효여과물Yeast ferment popular in essences, marketed for radiance. | Ferment |
| 2 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 3 | Pentylene Glycol펜틸렌글라이콜Humectant with mild antimicrobial action, used to cut down on classic preservatives. | Humectant |
| 4 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 5 | Sodium Benzoate소듐벤조에이트Preservative, often used in "paraben-free" formulas. | Preservative |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 6 | Methylparaben메틸파라벤Paraben preservative, capped at 0.4% in the EU. | Preservative |
| 7 | Sorbic Acid소르빅애씨드Preservative; the EU allows up to 0.6% (as acid). | 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.