Facial Treatment Essence — Reddit Reviews
by SK-II
Updated August 25, 2026
Galactomyces ferment essence boosts glow and refines texture; pricey and mixed reactions.
What the community says
This essence is a watery galactomyces ferment product famous for brightening and texture smoothing effects. It's revered in AsianBeauty communities for its glow but expensive and works variably on different skin types. Some users experience breakouts and irritation with use.
What this means for you
What people love
- Galactomyces ferment for visible glow and texture refinement
- Thin, watery texture absorbs immediately without stickiness
- Loved as part of anti-aging and brightening routines
Watch out for
- Can cause breakouts, clogged pores, and irritation in some users
- High price point deters consistent use despite visible benefits
- Minimal hydration; often needs layering or moisturizer afterward
Product details
Use caution
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 92 mentions across 21 threads
SK-II Facial Treatment Essence on Reddit, in one place — 21 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/30PlusSkinCare and 2 more, summarized.
“He did say the SK-II packs were his favorite cast member in an interview once 😂”
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“SK-II packs were his favorite cast member”
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“He did say the SK-II packs were his favorite cast member”
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“SKII Essence”
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“PM”
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“My skincare routine goes as such:”
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“Friendship ended with all of my beloved Sulwhasoo/SKII products”
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“I got divorced and don’t have Sulwhasoo and SKII money anymore”
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“sk-ii does give me a better glow, but it's 10x more expensive”
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“I've gotten 200 mediheal collagen ampoule pads for 15 bucks. And not Korean, but SK-II 🥰”
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“And not Korean, but SK-II 🥰”
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“What have you found, and what do you think about k-beauty in costco?”
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“I splurged on SKII essence which is great.”
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“which is great”
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“I splurged”
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