SK-II LXP Ultimate Revival Essence: batch code, shelf life and ingredients
SK-II LXP Ultimate Revival Essence lists 14 ingredients; Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is at position 1.
Ingredient list from the US version (source checked 2026-11-02).
A PITERA-rich luxury essence that the brand says hydrates, firms and smooths skin for a plumper, more radiant look.
Manufacture date and shelf life
Can I tell when my SK-II LXP Ultimate Revival Essence was made from its batch code?
Yes, as an estimate. SK-II uses the SK-II format: for example, code 2220211800 reads as August 8, 2022. Results come from public reports, not from the brand.
How long does SK-II LXP Ultimate Revival Essence last unopened?
SK-II does not publish an unopened shelf life that could be verified (checked October 2026). Go by the date printed on the pack.
How long can I use it after opening?
Look for the open-jar symbol on the pack (for example 12M = 12 months after opening). The period-after-opening calculator gives the exact date.
Where the code is printed → After-opening calculator → All SK-II products →
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.
Centella (cica) leaf extract, used to soothe and support recovery.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
Nothing in particular stood out.
What most of it is made of
- Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateFerment
- WaterBase
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
- GlycerinHumectant
- Hydroxyethyl UreaHumectant
1% line: from Methylparaben (#11) 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 (14)
| 1 | Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate갈락토미세스발효여과물Yeast ferment popular in essences, marketed for radiance. | Ferment |
| 2 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 3 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 4 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 5 | Hydroxyethyl Urea하이드록시에틸우레아Humectant related to urea, with a less sticky feel than glycerin. | Humectant |
| 6 | Pentylene Glycol펜틸렌글라이콜Humectant with mild antimicrobial action, used to cut down on classic preservatives. | Humectant |
| 7 | Betaine베타인Sugar-beet-derived humectant that feels non-sticky. | Humectant |
| 8 | Sodium Citrate소듐시트레이트pH buffer. | pH adjuster |
| 9 | Triethyl Citrate트라이에틸시트레이트Solvent or carrier. | Solvent |
| 10 | Sodium Benzoate소듐벤조에이트Preservative, often used in "paraben-free" formulas. | Preservative |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 11 | Methylparaben메틸파라벤Paraben preservative, capped at 0.4% in the EU. | Preservative |
| 12 | Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract병풀잎추출물Centella (cica) leaf extract, used to soothe and support recovery.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 13 | Sorbic Acid소르빅애씨드Preservative; the EU allows up to 0.6% (as acid). | Preservative |
| 14 | Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract맥주효모추출물Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
Products with a similar ingredient list
Shared ingredients only — this doesn’t mean the same effect or a substitute. Amounts and textures can differ. Very common ingredients (water, glycerin and the like) are not counted.
General information, not medical advice.
Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too.