Name: SK-II - Facial Treatment Essence
Brand: SK-II

What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

Does not work for

Anti-blemish

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Prevents the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Source: Lila Beauty

This product contains galactomyces ferment filtrate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

galactomyces ferment filtrate 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A yeast ferment filtrate (also known as Pitera - a trademarked name for the filtrate reserved by the SK-II brand). It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, can help neutralize antioxidants and can be helpful in evening out the skin tone. It might be somewhat helpful in preventing premature skin aging but solid evidence is lacking. A small manufacturer study also shows that, when used in high concentrations, it can help reduce sebum production and help against blocked pores

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Lightens blemishes and evens out skin tone.

Source: Lila Beauty

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: galactomyces ferment filtrate.

galactomyces ferment filtrate 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A yeast ferment filtrate (also known as Pitera - a trademarked name for the filtrate reserved by the SK-II brand). It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, can help neutralize antioxidants and can be helpful in evening out the skin tone. It might be somewhat helpful in preventing premature skin aging but solid evidence is lacking. A small manufacturer study also shows that, when used in high concentrations, it can help reduce sebum production and help against blocked pores

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Replenishes moisture and nourishment.

Source: Lila Beauty

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": galactomyces ferment filtrate, butylene glycol.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

galactomyces ferment filtrate 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A yeast ferment filtrate (also known as Pitera - a trademarked name for the filtrate reserved by the SK-II brand). It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, can help neutralize antioxidants and can be helpful in evening out the skin tone. It might be somewhat helpful in preventing premature skin aging but solid evidence is lacking. A small manufacturer study also shows that, when used in high concentrations, it can help reduce sebum production and help against blocked pores

pentylene glycol 4.7% - 7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

butylene glycol 8.3% - 12.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (galactomyces ferment filtrate) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

galactomyces ferment filtrate 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A yeast ferment filtrate (also known as Pitera - a trademarked name for the filtrate reserved by the SK-II brand). It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, can help neutralize antioxidants and can be helpful in evening out the skin tone. It might be somewhat helpful in preventing premature skin aging but solid evidence is lacking. A small manufacturer study also shows that, when used in high concentrations, it can help reduce sebum production and help against blocked pores

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Lightens blemishes and evens out skin tone.

Source: Lila Beauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

galactomyces ferment filtrate 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A yeast ferment filtrate (also known as Pitera - a trademarked name for the filtrate reserved by the SK-II brand). It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, can help neutralize antioxidants and can be helpful in evening out the skin tone. It might be somewhat helpful in preventing premature skin aging but solid evidence is lacking. A small manufacturer study also shows that, when used in high concentrations, it can help reduce sebum production and help against blocked pores

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galactomyces ferment filtrate 23% - 34%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Mattifying, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish

A yeast ferment filtrate (also known as Pitera - a trademarked name for the filtrate reserved by the SK-II brand). It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, can help neutralize antioxidants and can be helpful in evening out the skin tone. It might be somewhat helpful in preventing premature skin aging but solid evidence is lacking. A small manufacturer study also shows that, when used in high concentrations, it can help reduce sebum production and help against blocked pores

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pentylene glycol 4.7% - 7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

sorbic acid 0.1% - 0.35%

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A preservative

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galactomyces ferment filtrate 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Mattifying, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish

A yeast ferment filtrate (also known as Pitera - a trademarked name for the filtrate reserved by the SK-II brand). It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, can help neutralize antioxidants and can be helpful in evening out the skin tone. It might be somewhat helpful in preventing premature skin aging but solid evidence is lacking. A small manufacturer study also shows that, when used in high concentrations, it can help reduce sebum production and help against blocked pores

butylene glycol 8.3% - 12.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

pentylene glycol 4.7% - 7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Galactomyces ferment filtrate, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Water, Sodium benzoate, Methylparaben, Sorbic acid

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WIMJ similarity score		62%	62%	60%	60%	58%	56%	55%	54%	53%	53%	53%
Key ingredients	galactomyces ferment filtrate	Common: galactomyces ferment filtrate Other: adenosine ceramide eop +10 more	Common: galactomyces ferment filtrate Other: adenosine ceramide eop +10 more	Common: galactomyces ferment filtrate Other: niacinamide adenosine +6 more	Common: galactomyces ferment filtrate Other: niacinamide adenosine	Common: galactomyces ferment filtrate Other: niacinamide panthenol +5 more	Common: galactomyces ferment filtrate Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: galactomyces ferment filtrate Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: galactomyces ferment filtrate Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +13 more	Common: galactomyces ferment filtrate Other: niacinamide adenosine +2 more	Common: galactomyces ferment filtrate Other: niacinamide adenosine +1 more	Common: galactomyces ferment filtrate Other: niacinamide glycerin +1 more
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Potential Irritants	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit?	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit?	pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +2 more	ethyl hexanediol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit?	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 laurate Has skin benefit? +4 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? glycine soja seed extract Has skin benefit? +3 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? sodium levulinate Has skin benefit?	1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit?
All ingredients	galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +26 more	galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +26 more	bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +26 more	galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +10 more	galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +15 more	galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +10 more	galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/collagen ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? +30 more	galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +10 more	galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +7 more	galactomyces ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more

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SK-II Facial Treatment Essence

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

Anti-blemish

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