But the most noteworthy thing about SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence is the smell. It's a strong sour scent, somewhere between rice wine vinegar and (for me) Thai fish gravy! … Splash a few drops of the essence onto some cotton wool morning and evening, pat all over the face and you're done!Jul 28, 2011

Why does SK-II smell?

Facial Treatment Essence contains more than 90% Pitera, which is a bio-natural ingredient, without any artificially added fragrance or color. The unique smell and color come from the natural fermentation that offers a whole host of benefits for your skin's healthy look, with a variety of micro-nutrients.

What does Pitera smell like?

The Scent: Slightly yeasty As mentioned, the active ingredient in SK-II's Pitera Facial Treatment Essence is a yeast, so there is a subtle yeasty scent, though it's nothing too off-putting. The formula has no artificial fragrance, so anyone whose skin is sensitive to that can feel good about using it.

Why SK-II is expensive?

The reason why the price point makes sense is that the company SK-II has managed to isolate a particular strain of fermented yeast after carefully examining more than 300 yeast strains from that brew and they have trademarked it as Pitera.

Are SK-II products worth it?

Yes, it's worth the splurge SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence is available from $99 (75ml) to $365 (330ml) – we have to admit, some might feel the pinch as it's a bit of an investment. … The writer has been using SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence for the last five years and all opinions in this review are her own.

Does SK-II smell bad?

But the most noteworthy thing about SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence is the smell. It's a strong sour scent, somewhere between rice wine vinegar and (for me) Thai fish gravy! Not usually the sort of smell you'd associate with skincare for sure!

Does SK-II go bad?

Do SK-II products expire or have a shelf life? Most SK-II products do not have an expiration date, but they do have a shelf life. If your SK-II product does not have an expiration date printed on the package, it is guaranteed to maintain its quality for three years after it was manufactured, as long as it's unopened.

How do you use SK-II?

0:211:21Application guide — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence — YouTubeYouTube