Review: SK-II Facial Treatment Essence

Hi guys!

I am reviewing the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence today.
This miracle water contains more than 90% of Pitera. It started when scientists noticed that elderly japanese workers at a sake brewary had wrinkled face but extraordinary soft and youthful hands. After years of research, they isolated the source: Pitera! The brand is considered a luxurious brand as a whole skincare line can easily set you back at a thousand dollars. 
I found quite a lot of mixed reviews on this products, its either a love or a hate relationship. Some even mentioned that their skin is "addicted" to this product is which when they stop using it, their skin turned worse.

I had been using this FTE on and off for 1.5 years now. I have since decreased to using it only at night to repair my skin. I find that FTE works best when you use the whole SK-II line. My skin was at its peak when I used the Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser - FTE - Repair C - Skin Signature regime. However, I did not want to use such so many expensive productus yet so I switched to other products while still using the SK-II Cleanser and FTE.

The other day, I used the FTE in between my Curel products and had a bad sensitive reaction. My right cheek turned red and itchy and small little bumps appear. I had to stop all skincare products and used only the La-Roche Posay and Avene thermal spray. These products are life-savers!

The Facial Treatment Essence comes in an exquisite heavy glass bottle. The new 330ml one comes in a plastic pump bottle which it is said to be 8% richer in Pitera compared to the usual 150ml, 215ml and 250ml bottles.

The essence is a clear liquid with a fermented smell. I couldn't take the smell at first but grew to like it.
I will pour the essence of a piece of cotton pad and slowly pat on my face as much times as I can. 

I use to have a lot of pimples and bumps on my forehead during my JC days, they all pretty much cleared up now, with occasional pimples here and there. Overall, I would say it really helps to improve the skin if I compare my skin now to back during my JC days. The effects of this Facial Ttreatment Essence can be pretty evident in some people. I have an aunt whose face is really glowing and radiant.
Perhaps I still need to give it more time to see the effects on my skin.

RATING: 4/5
Will I Repurchase? Yes

Review: SK-II Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser

Hi guys!

I am reviewing my all-time favourite cleanser today- SK-II Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser!

I have used many brands of facial cleansers before, from pharmacy brands like Bio-essence and Avene to counter brands like Laneige and my favourite got to be this cleanser from SK-II.

As you all know, SK-II is a high-end brand and their prices are forever increasing. My aunt recommended my mum to this brand and my mum has since used this brand for 2 years. I know prices online or at those cosmetics shop at the heartland areas offer a cheaper price but my mum and I prefer to purchase over the counter in the departmental stores because of their excellent service and refund policy. My mum and I sort of have our 'preferred' SA now, who call on us when there is any promotion going on. I am a sucker when it comes to friendly SA and I always end up buying something. I must really compliment SK-II's SA as they are really well-trained across the counters. The worst ones are from Laneige and Ettusias who thinks students like me can't afford their products and sad to say, I am members of this 2 brands. -.-

Alright enough rantings and back to the main lead, SK-II Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser.
My mum bought the big tube (120g) while I uses the smaller tube (20g) which comes free with minimum purchases of SK-II products.

120g

20g size

This is actually an improved formula and works just as well. It contains a concentrated form of its renowned Pitera and mild treatment essence. There is a light rose scent which I really like because its not overwhelming and smells heavenly. The reason why this is my favourite cleanser is because it does not leave any tight feeling at all and at the same time, cleans my skin really well.

It doesn't bubble up very well using bare hands so if you want bubbles, you may need the bubble foaming ball (is that what it is called?).

When I cleanse my face, I will do some massaging at the same time, going around my face in circular motions. This helps to ensure dirt are removed from the pores as well. I will then wash off my face and dab my face dry using a piece of tissue paper as I feel that using a towel is harsh on my sensitive skin.

RATING: 4.5/5
Will I Repurchase? Yes. But I may try on other brands such as EVE LOM which I heard good reviews about.