[Product Review] SK-II - The Miracle of Pitera

In recent events, I have decided to give this highly raved product a good try. I received this generous trial kit during one of the bellaboxes that I subscribed to previously, and was hesitating to try it only until.. well, recently!

It's only my third day using the product. Twice a day. I wouldn't say I have seen a vast improvement on my skin, cause that is definitely a lie. But I would say that, after these few days, I realised that the product isn't as strong or as I had thought - that it only suited matured skin.  Before I even start, I have heard so much about SK-II advertisement, strongly emphasising on its unique product ingredient - The Pitera. Whenever the word pops out, I would think of an old lady who was washing rice or soaking rice in some sort a wooden tub and the SK-II people noticed how moist and soft the hands of the old ladies are, and.... then it was discovered. - Or something along that line.

Wait, here's the advertisement

(I stole this from their website)

So here's my review for the above!

Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser

Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser cares for your skin while it cleanses. It contains Concentrated Pitera^TM and Mild Treatment Essence that leaves your skin hydrated even 30 minutes after cleansing. Work up a fine-textured lather and enjoy its mild rose scent.

VLV: I had thought that the cleanser would foam up as I lather it, but apparently not. For cleanser that doesn't foam up, I have a little doubts about feeling "clean" after the facial wash. But this was different. Despite the gentle actions from the cleanser, I liked how light it was, especially well for days whereby I don't have makeup on, and just need to cleanse the sebum excretion on my face! (: Oh! and the smell of the product reminded me of this super old school product called Hazeline Snow... (I used it when I was younger as a moisturiser.. I bet the older generation has seen it before..)

Cellumination Mask-In Lotion

This unique everyday lotion delivers a mask-like experience on top of its skin conditioning function. It provides intensive moisturisation while boosting skin’s Aura- Lucency, delivering hydration and whitening benefits to the skin.

VLV: If you still don't know, in most Japanese brands, toners are often known as Lotion. I remember learning about why it was called Lotion instead of Toner was because, it is meant to soften the skin and clear off the impurities while improving skin condition than the toner that is more known to tighten pores. So this lotion reminds me of a certain brand texture that I have previously used. I would usually pour it on a cotton pad and wipe it across my face gently. With the excess, I would use it on my neck and my calves.(don't judge). I usually leave it on for about 30seconds before proceeding with the next...

Facial Treatment Essence

Containing more than 90% Pitera™, this much loved miracle water is a must-have for healthy, radiant skin. It helps maintain the skin's natural renewal cycle to its optimum condition to allow skin nourishment. It also works to balance the skin's pH and sebum secretion, so oily and dry areas are properly moisturised.

VLV: Ah, the Miracle water! The product is light, gives the impression that it will be easier to penetrate than the lotion above. What I do is, I pat it onto my skin with my bare hands instead of putting it on the cotton pad. Cause... I don't want to waste a single drop of this essence!

Cellumination Deep Surge Ex

This daily moisturiser is infused with a unique active whitening ingredient, De-Melano P3C, that works to balance your skin tone from within to unleash your skin’s translucent aura.

VLV: The moisturiser doesn't feel oily, but the sad thing is, it doesn't have any SPF, so I had to rely on my foundation SPF to block out the harmful rays from the sun, and recently - the haze. (and speaking of the haze and how locals reacted to it, makes my blood boil, but I'll skip that). The moisturiser is light and usually cause I want to do things really quickly, I somehow blend the essence and moisturiser in circular motion on my face. 

Was I convinced thus far? On a scale of 1 - 10. I would say 8.5.


xx
Andrea