I tried… I tried so hard to resist this, because I know the moment I find one product that I like from a certain brand, I’ll hop onto the bandwagon and buy alllll their products. But alas, I have given in to temptation – I lamented and wailed to my friends that I’d betrayed Sulwhasoo, but being wonderful girlfriends, they told me that I’m actually a loyalist to my skin. Totally feeling the love 😀

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence

A watery liquid that is quickly absorbed (or should I say partially evaporated?)

I say…

Fine, so my review is prolly 10 million light years slower than the entire world, but hey, I eventually got on the bandwagon didn’t I?

You guys all know I’m a major skincare sucker, so why didn’t I join the SK-II revolution before? For one very, very simple (and possibly shallow) reason – the scent (or rather, the lack of it). Have you guys smelled this SK-II Facial Treatment Essence before? Yes I know that it’s fermented (or something close), but there’s simply no other politically correct way I can go about this – it stinks. It feels like I’d taken my girlfriend’s baby boy’s peed-in diapers and rubbed it on my face. sheesh.The Comedone Formula smells wayyy better than this in comparison, and even that doesn’t smell nice.
Why am I putting up with the ~~scent~~ stench then? Simply cos it’s a good product (and also because I’ve learned how to hold my breath until I slather the next product on – Olympics diving, here I come!).
As it is so aptly termed, yes it is miracle water indeed. It makes my skin clearer and more radiant, perhaps by a quarter of a shade?
My skin is definitely softer after application.
Sadly, it also doesn’t shrink pore size. If a product can do all these, it’ll prolly be from the fountain of youth.
I apply it using a cotton pad, and I like that it’s also suitable for application around the eye area (well, that’s what the instruction sheet says anyway).
With what’s leftover on the cotton pad, I have been ritually wiping it on the back of my left hand. Now, if I compare both hands, the left hand has less fine lines and doesn’t look as dry.
If there’s still some dampness on your cotton pad, you can try applying it on your elbows as well – hey this has got to be one of the more expensive toners in the market, so maximise it.
But that said, I’ve heard many protests that it shouldn’t actually be classified as a toner – it’s a lightweight essence /skincare booster supposedly, one that comes after your toner but before any boosters, emulsions or serums. Take your pick – I use it as a toner.

I’m convinced enough by the results to continue using this despite the stench. If you’ve got a strong nose, go forth and buy a bottle! 😀 You can also check out this review of SK-II Facial Treatment Essence.