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OUR TOP SKINCARE PICKS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
<\/th>Rank<\/th>Brand<\/th><\/th><\/th><\/th><\/th>Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
<\/td> 1<\/td>Carrot & Stick <\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>Review<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> 2<\/td>Formulyst<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>Review<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td> 3<\/td>Skinceuticals<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>Review<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>-<\/td>Sk-II<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

SK-II is a Japanese brand of luxury skin care products that has an interesting beginning. Back in the 1970s, SK-II scientists began searching for natural ingredients that would \u201cmake beautiful skin a reality for every woman.\u201d After researching numerous possibilities, the ideal ingredient still eluded them.<\/span><\/p>\n

It was only by chance that SK-II scientists found themselves in a sake brewery in Japan where they noticed that while the elderly workers had wrinkled faces, they had extraordinarily soft and youthful-looking hands. This discovery inspired a thorough search that involved over 350 kinds of yeast.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, the researchers found the unique yeast strain that held the secret to beautiful skin \u2014 <\/span>Pitera<\/span>. You\u2019ll find Pitera in the brand\u2019s most popular product, the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, as well as throughout the collection of SK-II skin care products. <\/span><\/p>\n

But is Pitera really THE ingredient to give you crystal clear skin? To answer this question, we\u2019ll have to evaluate the research behind Pitera, as well as the supporting key ingredients in SK-II products. We\u2019ll also share SK-II reviews so that you can get an idea of what customers really think of these products. <\/span><\/p>\n

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What Are The Top 10 Best SK-II Products?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The SK-II Facial Treatment Essence is by far the brand\u2019s most popular product, with one bottle sold every 2 seconds. But the SK-II collection also includes cleansers, toners, masks, serums, moisturizers, eye care, and more. Below is a breakdown of the top 10 best SK-II products. <\/span><\/p>\n

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SK-II Facial Treatment Essence<\/span><\/h3>\n