SK-II FACIAL TREATMENT ESSENCE

First impression is that it's little more than water with a modicum of active ingredient and a vague fragrance. Applying it to the face produces a minor tingling and feels refreshing, not unlike a conventional toner. There are no guidelines printed on the packaging or on the container itself. You simply assume a small amount is shaken out into the palm of your hand and then dabbed onto your face. Logic would imply it should be applied to a freshly cleaned face so facial oils will not impede it's absorption, a small amount goes a long way. I used the product for 3 weeks, just adding it to my normal routine before writing a review, to ascertain if there were any noticeable differences. There were. it gives the skin a noticeable glow. SK's online presence, claims this product has a balancing effect and encourages exfoliation. Removing the appearance dulling dead skin cells on the skin's surface would naturally have this brightening effect. It should quickly be noted, that exfoliation is achieved through other less mystifying ways. Lightly massaging VERY mild abrasives against the skin, loosens and snuffs off dead cells. Overall, a very good and high quality product with fast results. Highly recommend looking past the high price point and getting it or if visiting Japan, definitely stock up.