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SK-II Facial Treatment Cleanser

This is a foaming cleanser that aims to remove impurities while leaving skin feeling clean and refreshed. It contains SK-II's signature ingredient, PITERA™, along with white willow extract and rosa canina fruit oil to support skin's natural regeneration and hydration.

Sephora price

$75.00

Price matters most when you are trying to learn whether this lane belongs in your routine without turning the test into a luxury gamble.

Sephora reviews

4.1 / 5

About 928 reviews on the current Sephora source, so there is real volume behind the reputation.

Shoppers keep mentioning

Best for Dry, Combo, Normal SkinGood for: Anti-AgingGood for: Uneven TexturePITERA™: SK-II's signature ingredient that supports skin’s natural regeneration.White Willow Extract: Gently removes dirt and impurities for radiant skin.Rosa Canina Fruit Oil : Hydrates to support the skin barrier for soft-, smooth-looking skin.DrynessUneven Textureand Oiliness

These are the shopper themes that keep showing up around this listing and shape why people open it in the first place.

Glass take

4.1 / 5 overall fit

A gentle, foaming cleanser that effectively removes impurities without stripping the skin. It's a good option for most skin types, especially those concerned with dryness or uneven texture.

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What Sephora says

What this product is supposed to do

A foaming face wash that effectively and gently removes impurities, leaving your skin clean, refreshed, and healthy-looking.

NormalDryCombinationand OilyDrynessUneven Textureand Oiliness

Wet your face with lukewarm water.

Take a small amount of the cleanser and create a foamy lather in your hands.

Gently massage the lather onto your face in circular motions.

Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Use morning and evening as part of your skincare routine.

What Glass adds

What actually matters before you buy it

A solid, effective cleanser that performs its primary job well. It's a good choice for those looking for a gentle yet thorough cleanse, particularly if they are already fans of SK-II's PITERA™ ingredient.

Gentle yet effective

Many reviewers highlight that this cleanser effectively removes daily grime and light makeup without stripping the skin's natural moisture.

Skin texture improvement

Some users noted that their skin felt smoother and looked more refined after consistent use, attributing it to the gentle exfoliation from white willow extract.

Best for

When this is a smart buy

Most skin types, including dry, normal, and combination
Those seeking a gentle yet effective cleanse
Users interested in SK-II's PITERA™ ingredient

Skip if

When this is the wrong lane

You prefer a very minimalist ingredient list
You are looking for a cleanser with specific treatment actives

Routine fit

Where this cleanser fits

This cleanser is designed for the first step of your skincare routine, used morning and night after removing makeup. It prepares the skin for subsequent treatments.

Why it works

Where it earns the slot and where it does not

The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.

What it actually does well

Effective cleansing
Gentle formula
Leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed
Contains PITERA™

Where it starts to feel redundant

Higher price point
May be redundant if you already use a treatment cleanser

Routine fit

Where it belongs in the stack

Morning and Night

Use this cleanser as the first step in both your morning and evening skincare routines to effectively cleanse the skin.

Glass rating

How this formula scores in real life

4.1/ 5 overall

A gentle, foaming cleanser that effectively removes impurities without stripping the skin. It's a good option for most skin types, especially those concerned with dryness or uneven texture.

Gentle cleansing

4.5 / 5

Users appreciate how well this cleanser removes dirt and makeup without causing irritation or dryness.

Skin feel

4.2 / 5

Leaves skin feeling clean, refreshed, and soft, not tight or stripped.

Full ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient, what it does, and whether I care

Solvent

Water

Badness

0.0 / 10

The base of the formula.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Surfactant

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Badness

1.0 / 10

A gentle amino acid-based surfactant that creates a soft lather and cleanses effectively without stripping.

Usually helps with

Gentle cleansing

Watch for

None

Humectant

Propylene Glycol

Badness

2.0 / 10

A common humectant that draws moisture to the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types in higher concentrations.

Emulsifier

PEG-150 Stearate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Helps to blend oil and water components and can also act as a thickener.

Usually helps with

Formula stability

Watch for

None

Active

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate*

Badness

1.0 / 10

SK-II's signature ingredient, PITERA™, known for its skin-conditioning and brightening properties.

Usually helps with

Skin regeneration, clarity, texture

Watch for

None

Humectant

Sodium PCA

Badness

1.0 / 10

A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, it helps to attract and retain moisture.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Glycol Stearate

Badness

1.0 / 10

An emulsifier and opacifying agent that contributes to the texture of the cleanser.

Usually helps with

Texture

Watch for

None

Humectant

Butylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A common humectant and solvent that helps to improve product texture and skin hydration.

Usually helps with

Hydration, texture

Watch for

None

Surfactant

Cocamide Mea

Badness

2.0 / 10

A surfactant that helps create lather and cleanse the skin.

Usually helps with

Foaming

Watch for

Can be a skin irritant for some.

Emollient

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Badness

1.0 / 10

A nourishing oil that helps to hydrate and soften the skin.

Usually helps with

Hydration, softening

Watch for

None

Emulsifier

Stearamide Amp

Badness

1.0 / 10

An emulsifier that helps to stabilize the formula.

Usually helps with

Formula stability

Watch for

None

Humectant

Pentylene Glycol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A humectant that helps to draw moisture to the skin and can also act as a preservative booster.

Usually helps with

Hydration

Watch for

None

Active

Salix Alba Bark Extract/Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract

Badness

2.0 / 10

Contains natural salicylates that offer gentle exfoliation and help to remove impurities.

Usually helps with

Gentle exfoliation, pore cleansing

Watch for

Can be a mild irritant for very sensitive skin.

Soothing Agent

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Badness

1.0 / 10

Derived from licorice root, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Usually helps with

Soothing skin

Watch for

None

Soothing Agent

Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid

Badness

1.0 / 10

A synthetic derivative of oat, known for its anti-irritant and soothing properties.

Usually helps with

Calming skin

Watch for

None

Antioxidant

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Badness

2.0 / 10

A fat-soluble form of Vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant.

Usually helps with

Antioxidant protection

Watch for

Can be unstable in formulations.

Preservative

BHT

Badness

3.0 / 10

A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent product degradation.

Usually helps with

Product stability

Watch for

Can be a skin irritant for some.

Preservative

Phenethyl Alcohol

Badness

1.0 / 10

A preservative with a mild floral scent.

Usually helps with

Preservation

Watch for

None

Preservative

Methylparaben

Badness

4.0 / 10

A common preservative, though concerns exist regarding potential endocrine disruption.

Usually helps with

Preservation

Watch for

Potential for skin sensitivity and allergic reactions.

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FAQ

The fast answers people actually need

Is this cleanser suitable for sensitive skin?

While many users find it gentle, it contains ingredients like Cocamide MEA and BHT which can be potential irritants for very sensitive skin. Patch testing is recommended.

Does this cleanser remove makeup?

It effectively removes light makeup and daily impurities. For heavy or waterproof makeup, a separate makeup remover is recommended before cleansing.

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