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@shereeneidriss reviewing SK-II Facial Treatment Essence at 06:47 in a YouTube Shorts videoFacial Treatment Essence"SK-II is a Japanese brand with a decades-long cult following and their hero product is this lightweight watery essence that you pat into your skin after you cleanse but before you apply your serums."$172.93

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  • “SK-II is a Japanese brand with a decades-long cult following and their hero product is this lightweight watery essence that you pat into your skin after you cleanse but before you apply your serums”4:19–4:28
  • “People who have used it for years describe their skin becoming progressively more even, radiant, and resilient over time”4:31–4:36
  • “I actually love recommending this for sensitive skin types who maybe can't tolerate vitamin C or exfoliating acids”4:40–4:46
  • “It's also $190”
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Dr. Sam EllisDr. Sam Ellis835K subscribers
Brand note

SK-II is the Japanese brand that built its reputation on one ingredient: Pitera, a fermented yeast extract that shows up across their line. The Facial Treatment Essence is the anchor — a watery, lightweight step meant to go on after cleansing and before serums. Creators (including board-certified derms) describe it as a long-game product that can help with texture, hydration, and resilience over time, and they specifically recommend it for sensitive skin that can't handle vitamin C or acids.

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