SK-II Facial Treatment Essence [review]

Hello everyone! Finally I could finished this review! Since it's an exciting product, I will try my best to write a proper and informative review ^.^ ♥

Maybe this is the most expensive skin care product that I've ever bought XD 

Yes, it's SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (a.k.a SK-II FTE). I bought this lovely one few months ago and I'm currently using it regularly till now ^.^ Actually I don't remember how many months I've passed with this FTE, maybe around 2 months? Sorry I have bad memory about duration and numbers, LOL :p Now, time to share my experience with this miracle water :D

Halo semuanya! Akhirnya aku selesai juga nulis review ini! Berhubung ini produk spesial *buatku*, aku akan berusaha sebaik mungkin menulis review yang baik dan informatif ^.^ ♥

Kayaknya sih ini produk perawatan kulit termahal yang pernah kubeli XD

Yap, ini adalah SK-II Facial Treatment Essence (atau yang beken disingkat jadi SK-II FTE). Aku membelinya beberapa bulan lalu dan kupakai sampai sekarang ^.^ Sebenarnya aku agak lupa-lupa inget udah berapa lama aku pake FTE ini.. Kayaknya sih sekitar 2 bulan..

Sekarang tiba saatnya aku membagi pengalamanku dengan air mukjizat ini :D

*I know, terdengar agak aneh kalau miracle water diterjemahkan jadi bahasa indo kan, LOL*

Packaging

No need to explain I guess.. This SK-II FTE comes in sturdy glass bottle packaging, along with twist-cap. Because of its sturdiness, I guess it won't breaks easily. If I'm not miskaen, SK-II frequently released limited edition SK-II FTE with little bit customized design at least once a year. It must be so tempting for SK-II lovers, because you can't buy their limited edition anywhere once they're sold out in the market XD

Kemasan // Kurasa, ngga perlu dijelasin panjang lebar sih.. FTE ini dikemas dalam botol kaca yang tebal dan kokoh, disertai dengan tutup botol ulirnya. Kurasa sih botolnya ngga akan gampang pecah (jangan coba-coba untuk dibanting ya ;p). Kalo ngga salah SK-II terkadang ngeluarin SK-II FTE limited edition yang ada perubahan sedikit pada desain botolnya, minimal setahun sekali. :)

Same product, only different design.

Produknya sama persis, hanya beda desain aja

their latest SKII limited edition, released in Indonesia on October 2014.

I know some SK-II lovers also collecting their emptied SK-II FTE bottles :p Are you one of them?

Anywayyyy I want to buy their limited edition as well T___T as my FTE is running out..*panic

Aku tau lho kalau beberapa pecinta SK-II juga koleksi botol kosongnya :p Apa kalian salah satu diantaranya? Ngomong-ngomong, aku kok jadi kepengen limited editionnya mereka ya T__T apalagi FTE ku juga mau abis *panik

Many people say that SK-II FTE is a MIRACLE WATER. Hmmm, is it really true?
Banyak orang yang bilang kalau SK-II FTE ini adalah semacam air mukjizat. Hmm, benarkah itu?

My SKII FTE is in 75ml size :)

Descriptions

SK-II’s signature product, the much-loved and most awarded bestseller, Facial Treatment Essence has over 90% Pitera™, the miracle ingredient discovered over 30 years ago that remains essentially unchanged till today. 

Its irreplaceable formula gently exfoliates the face and helps moderate the skin surface renewal cycle. 

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence helps to improve the appearance of 5 dimensions of beautiful, crystal clear skin: spots are less visible, appearance of wrinkles is reduced, skin texture is more refined, firmness is improved, and radiance is beautifully elevated. Skin becomes breathtakingly crystal clear.

Made in Japan

Size & Price:

75ml - $105

150ml - $165

215ml - $205

330ml - $290

Deskripsi Produk // Facial Treatment Essence ini adalah produk andalan dari SK-II, yang paling dicintai dan dianugerahi sebagai produk best seller. Facial Treatment Essence memiliki lebih dari 90% Pitera™, komposisi ajaib yang ditemukan lebih dari 30 tahun lalu, dan masih bertahan hingga kini.

Formula lembutnya yang tak tergantikan itu memiliki kemampuan untuk membantu proses regenerasi kulit. SK-II Facial Treatment Essence dapat membantu memperbaiki 5 dimensi penampilan untuk kulit cantik sebening cristal: bintik hitam jadi tidak terlalu nampak, keriput berkurang, tekstur kulit menjadi halus, kulit wajah menjadi kuat, dan kulit nampak bercahaya. Secara mengejutkan kulit akan nampak menjadi sebening kristal.

Di Indonesia, SK-II dapat dibeli di counter-counter resmi seperti di SOGO dan Metro.

SK-II Presents: The Discovery

THE SECRET INGREDIENT

The astounding sight of the aged sake brewers’ wrinkled faces contrasting their soft youthful hands remained seared in the memories of the SK-II scientists.

Back in the confines of the laboratory, they surmised that the secret must lie in the fermentation liquid that the brewers’ hands were in constant contact with during the sake fermentation process.

A rigorous search of over 350 kinds of yeast was conducted before our researchers discovered the unique yeast strain that held the secret to crystal clear skin.

It was the birth of the secret that would soon become known as Pitera™. The quest to find the secret ingredient was finally over but another journey was about to begin – the discovery was merely the dawn of a beauty revolution to come. (source: http://www.sk-ii.com)

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence Experiment


Based on experiment using water, SK-II FTE and Essence E (watch the video above), we can see how fast it absorbed into skin o___O

Another experiment using slice of banana:

THE PROMISE OF PITERA™

Derived from a strictly controlled natural fermentation process, Pitera™ is a clear liquid rich in vitamins, amino acids, minerals and organic acids. This fascinating combination of nutrients work to dramatically improve the skin’s natural surface rejuvenation process.

A unique and signature ingredient, Pitera™ bears close resemblance to the skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF) – a deciding element in the maintenance and enhancement of the skin’s translucency, softness and smoothness.

Nature, technology and craftsmanship blend harmoniously to create the miracle of Pitera™ – to present a promise of crystal clear skin that is yours to always keep.

(source: http://www.sk-ii.com)

is it manufacture code?

Ingredients / Komposisi

Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate**, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Aqua (Water/ Eau), Sodium Benzoate, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid.

Pitera™ is full of vitamins, amino acids, minerals and organic acids that work together to allow the skin’s natural surface rejuvenation process to function at its prime.

Pitera™ ini penuh kandungan vitamin, mineral, dan asam organik yang bermanfaat untuk mempercepat regenerasi kulit dan memaksimalkan peremajaan kulit hingga berfungsi dengan prima.

How to Use

Soak a cotton pad and gently smooth onto your face for 1 minute. Turn the cotton pad around and gently pat onto your face and neck for another minute. Apply every morning and night after cleansing and toning.

Cara Penggunaan // Tuang sedikit ke kapas dan usapkan perlahan-lahan ke kulit selama 1 menit. Balik kapas dan perlahan tepuk-tepuk ke kulit wajah dan leher semenit kemudian. Aplikasikan setiap pagi dan malam setelah membersihkan muka dan menggunakan toner.

Texture & Scent

Like a regular water, it doesn't has particular texture. This SK-II FTE can absorbed into my skin really fast, very lightweight and doesn't leave greasy nor sticky feeling afterwards :) About its scent, to be honest I think it scents sour, but it doesn't bothering me anyway.

Tekstur & Bau // Seperti air biasa, produk ini ngga memiliki tekstur tertentu. SK-II FTE ini mampu terserap ke dalam kulit dengan cepat, terasa ringan dan ngga meninggalkan kesan licin / lengket sesudahnya :) Mengenai baunya, menurutku agak berbau kecut (mungkinkah itu karena fermentasi Pitera™ nya?), tapi sama sekali ngga mengganggu sih.

Which is The Best Way to Apply SK-II FTE?

Hand / Cotton Pad?

Actually there are two ways to apply FTE (based on people's experience). Officially SK-II company recommend us to apply FTE with cotton pad, but many people still directly use their palms of hands to apply FTE. Why? Because people think it's so waste to pour the precious "miracle water" onto cotton pad (since cotton pad will absorbs the liquid, and it make sense).

1. Suggested Application (by SK-II):

- Soak a cotton pad and gently smooth onto your face for 1 minute. 

- Turn the cotton pad around and gently pat onto your face and neck for another minute. 

- Apply every morning and night after cleansing and toning.

2. Another suggested application (for instance, by Sephora):

- Sprinkle a small amount into the palms of the hands.

- Press gently into the skin of the face and neck until the essence has soaked in.

- Use twice daily.

- Use Facial Treatment Clear Lotion in conjunction with Facial Treatment Essence for even better results.

And This is How I Apply FTE..

I have tried those both ways to apply SK-II FTE. And I prefer to use cotton pad.

Because.. When I using palms of my hands, I couldn't control amount of the FTE well. Its application became kinda messy and I couldn't apply the FTE entire my face evenly :s

When I using cotton pad, it's easier to control amount of the FTE and I can apply the FTE entire my face more evenly :)

Not forget to mention that sour scent of the FTE become more obvious if I apply it using my palms. I dunno why..

Rata-rata orang menggunakan SK-II FTE dalam dua cara, yaitu dengan menggunakan kapas dan dengan menggunakan tangan. Setelah mencoba kedua cara tersebut, aku lebih suka mengaplikasikan FTE menggunakan kapas. Alasannya karena:

- Ketika aku menggunakan telapak tangan, aku ngga bisa mengontrol banyaknya FTE yang keluar dari botol. Pengaplikasiannya menjadi agak berantakan dan kurang merata. Oiya, entah kenapa wangi kecutnya juga jadi lebih kentara kalau aku mengaplikasikannya menggunakan tangan :s

- Ketika aku menggunakan kapas, aku lebih bisa mengontrol banyaknya FTE yang keluar dari botol dan pengaplikasian menjadi lebih merata :)

Remember: If you decide to use cotton pad rather than your palms, don't forget to use a as-thin-as possible cotton pad! Because thin cotton pad won't absorbs much essence of FTE ^__^

Jangan lupa untuk menyobek kapas kecantikan menjadi 2-3 bagian, sehingga kapas menjadi tipis seperti ini

Was my Skin Purging?

I was hoping I wouldn't get purging, but my skin gave different reaction.

Yes, my skin was purging for around a month T___T

I got few small pimples and a big one. Yes, the big one is the most annoying and took longer time till it disappear from my chin >___<

Apakah kulitku mengalami purging? // Aku ngarep banget ngga bakalan purging, eh tapi ternyata kulitku bereaksi lain. Yap, kulitku mengalami purging sekitar sebulan T__T Muncul beberapa jerawat kecil dan satu jerawat gede. Hiks, jerawat gedenya itu yang paling ngganggu, karena butuh waktu lumayan lama sampai bener-bener hilang dari daguku >__<

I usually doesn't get many pimples at once >_< 

Occasionally I only get 1-2 pimples (maximum) during my period.

Aku ngga biasanya dapet segitu banyak jerawat dalam sekali waktu.
Pas lagi haid pun, biasanya aku cuma dapet jerawat maksimum 1-2 biji.


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After struggling with purging, my skin condition becomes better day after day...
Setelah berjuang menghadapi purging, kondisi kulit menjadi lebih baik hari demi hari...

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Result 
after more than 2 months of usage

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kondisi kulitku setelah 2 bulan an penggunaan

My skin current condition: 

- My skin isn't completely clear yet (there are still some blemishes left)

- My skin texture improved a lot. My skin is getting softer, radiant and springy ^^ ♥

- Dark spots become less visible 

- I rarely get new pimple

Kondisi kulitku yang sekarang:

- Kulitku belum sepenuhnya bersih dari noda (masih ada beberapa bekas jerawat)

- Tekstur kulitku berkembang ke arah positif. Semakin lembut, kenyal dan berseri ^^ ♥

- Bintik-bintik halus lebih tersamarkan

- Lebih jarang dapat jerawat baru

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CONCLUSION

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Pros (+)

+ High quality ingredients, with more than 90% Pitera™ ingredient

+ Moderate the skin surface renewal cycle

+ Rich in vitamins, amino acids, minerals and organic acids. 

+ My skin become so smooth, radiant and springy

+ Easy to be absorbed into skin

+ Reduce finelines

Cons (-)

- Pricey (I bought this 75ml size for around IDR 550,000) *_*

- For some people, we need to get through purging process

Rating:

Hasilnya memang tidak instan, dan tidak langsung bening seperti kristal (seperti di iklan); karena kulit memang butuh waktu untuk beradaptasi ^_^; Tapi aku lumayan suka dengan hasilnya. Mungkin kondisi kulitku yang sekarang belum perfect sih, tapi aku jadi makin penasaran bagaiman hasilnya di kulitku setelah aku semakin rutin menggunakannya :D

Have you tried SK-II FTE? Do you use SK-II FTE as well?
If yes, how long you have been using it? ^__^
Thank you for reading everyone!