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SK-II ICONIC ESSENCE

Why PITERA™ Facial Treatment Essence Has Been a Cult Favorite for Over 45 Years

Powered by more than 90% PITERA™, this lightweight essence helps skin look firmer, smoother, and more radiant in as little as 2 weeks.

Loved by skincare experts and loyal customers worldwide

A single step that helps target dullness, dryness, uneven texture, fine lines, and visible age spots.

90%+

PITERA™ FORMULA

2 WEEKS

TO VISIBLY SMOOTHER, FIRMER LOOKING SKIN

45+ YEARS

OF ICON STATUS

SK-II ICONIC ESSENCE

Why PITERA™ Facial Treatment Essence Has Been a Cult Favorite for Over 45 Years

Powered by more than 90% PITERA™, this lightweight essence helps skin look firmer, smoother, and more radiant in as little as 2 weeks.

Loved by skincare experts and loyal customers worldwide

A single step that helps target dullness, dryness, uneven texture, fine lines, and visible age spots.

90%+

PITERA™ FORMULA

2 WEEKS

TO VISIBLY SMOOTHER, FIRMER LOOKING SKIN

45+ YEARS

OF ICON STATUS

TARGETS MULTIPLE SKIN CONCERNS

Made for the signs of skin stress you notice most

DULLNESS

DRYNESS

TEXTURE

FINE LINES

AGE SPOTS

TARGETS MULTIPLE SKIN CONCERNS

Made for the signs of skin stress you notice most

DULLNESS

DRYNESS

TEXTURE

FINE LINES

AGE SPOTS

01.

More than 90% PITERA™ in one iconic step

This essence is built around SK-II’s signature PITERA™, a naturally derived ingredient discovered through fermentation research. It is designed to support skin’s natural surface renewal while improving hydration and overall skin condition.

"My skin started looking clearer, smoother, and more balanced once I made this part of my routine. It feels like the one step that makes everything else work better."

Verified Customer

01.

More than 90% PITERA™ in one iconic step

This essence is built around SK-II’s signature PITERA™, a naturally derived ingredient discovered through fermentation research. It is designed to support skin’s natural surface renewal while improving hydration and overall skin condition.

"My skin started looking clearer, smoother, and more balanced once I made this part of my routine. It feels like the one step that makes everything else work better."

Verified Customer

02.

Designed to improve texture, clarity, and radiance

Facial Treatment Essence helps improve surface cell turnover renewal, leaving skin feeling smoother and looking more refined. It is made for concerns like dullness, dryness, uneven texture, fine lines, and visible age spots.

"The glow came first, then my skin started feeling softer and smoother. It looks fresher without needing a complicated routine."

SK-II Customer

02.

Designed to improve texture, clarity, and radiance

Facial Treatment Essence helps improve surface cell turnover renewal, leaving skin feeling smoother and looking more refined. It is made for concerns like dullness, dryness, uneven texture, fine lines, and visible age spots.

"The glow came first, then my skin started feeling softer and smoother. It looks fresher without needing a complicated routine."

SK-II Customer

03.

Seven simple ingredients, one transformative formula

The formula is intentionally focused, with just a handful of ingredients built around more than 90% PITERA™. That simplicity is part of what makes it easy to layer into a routine after cleansing and toning, before serums or moisturizers.

"I love that it feels weightless but still makes my skin look healthier and more hydrated. It slips into my routine so easily."

Repeat Customer

03.

Seven simple ingredients, one transformative formula

The formula is intentionally focused, with just a handful of ingredients built around more than 90% PITERA™. That simplicity is part of what makes it easy to layer into a routine after cleansing and toning, before serums or moisturizers.

"I love that it feels weightless but still makes my skin look healthier and more hydrated. It slips into my routine so easily."

Repeat Customer

04.

Simple to layer into your daily routine

Apply after cleansing and toning, then follow with your serum and moisturizer. The lightweight texture is designed to absorb quickly and fit easily into both morning and evening routines.

Use 2 to 3 shakes in your palms, press the essence gently over face and neck, then continue patting until fully absorbed.

"I started using it right after toner and within a couple of weeks my skin felt softer and looked much more radiant."

Daily User

04.

Simple to layer into your daily routine

Apply after cleansing and toning, then follow with your serum and moisturizer. The lightweight texture is designed to absorb quickly and fit easily into both morning and evening routines.

Use 2 to 3 shakes in your palms, press the essence gently over face and neck, then continue patting until fully absorbed.

"I started using it right after toner and within a couple of weeks my skin felt softer and looked much more radiant."

Daily User

05.

The one-step essence that fits almost any routine

Suitable for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin types, PITERA™ Facial Treatment Essence is designed to slip easily between toner and serum without making your routine feel heavy or complicated.

It supports smoother texture, softer feel, and a more radiant look while keeping the formula lightweight and simple to use twice daily.

"It makes my skin look healthier without adding another complicated step. That is why I keep repurchasing it."

Loyal Customer

05.

The one-step essence that fits almost any routine

Suitable for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin types, PITERA™ Facial Treatment Essence is designed to slip easily between toner and serum without making your routine feel heavy or complicated.

It supports smoother texture, softer feel, and a more radiant look while keeping the formula lightweight and simple to use twice daily.

"It makes my skin look healthier without adding another complicated step. That is why I keep repurchasing it."

Loyal Customer

WHY CUSTOMERS KEEP COMING BACK

What makes PITERA™ Facial Treatment Essence stand out

Hero ingredient

More than 90% PITERA™

Visible results

Firmer, smoother, more radiant-looking skin in as little as 2 weeks

Targets

Dullness

Dryness

Uneven texture

Fine lines and visible age spots

Skin types

Normal

Dry

Combination

Oily

How to use

Use after cleansing and toning

Press 2 to 3 shakes into face and neck

Follow with serum and moisturizer

Formula

7 simple ingredients

Lightweight liquid essence

WHY CUSTOMERS KEEP COMING BACK

What makes PITERA™ Facial Treatment Essence stand out

Hero ingredient

More than 90% PITERA™

Visible results

Firmer, smoother, more radiant-looking skin in as little as 2 weeks

Targets

Dullness

Dryness

Uneven texture

Fine lines and visible age spots

Skin types

Normal

Dry

Combination

Oily

How to use

Use after cleansing and toning

Press 2 to 3 shakes into face and neck

Follow with serum and moisturizer

Formula

7 simple ingredients

Lightweight liquid essence

PITERA™ Facial Treatment Essence FAQs

PITERA™ is SK-II’s proprietary naturally derived ingredient created through fermentation. It contains vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and organic acids that help support skin’s natural surface renewal and overall skin condition.

PITERA™ Facial Treatment Essence is designed for concerns such as dullness, dryness, uneven texture, fine lines, wrinkles, visible age spots, and redness caused by dryness.

Apply it after cleansing and toning, before serum and moisturizer. Pour 2 to 3 shakes into your palms, press gently over face and neck for about 1 minute, then continue patting until fully absorbed. It can be used morning and night.

Many users begin to notice firmer, smoother, softer-looking skin with improved texture in as little as 2 weeks. With continued use, radiance and the appearance of age spots may continue to improve over time.

Yes. This essence is suitable for normal, dry, combination, and oily skin types.

The formula contains 7 simple ingredients: Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (PITERA™), Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Benzoate, Methylparaben, and Sorbic Acid.