The right toner can be the difference between skin care that sits on top of your skin and skin care that actually absorbs\u2014but finding one that actually makes a difference in your skin\u2019s health and appearance is easier said than done. In a recent survey of more than 400 NewBeauty<\/em> readers,* we asked our beauty-enthusiastic readers to name their favorite beauty products of 2025, and one product got some major attention: SK-II Facial Treatment Essence.<\/p>\n This cult-favorite essence is built around Pitera, SK-II\u2019s signature ingredient that makes up more than 90 percent of the formula. The result of a decades-old discovery at a Japanese sake brewery\u2014where workers had remarkably youthful hands\u2014Pitera is derived from yeast fermentation and is packed with over 50 micronutrients, including vitamins, amino acids, minerals and organic acids. <\/p>\n The lightweight, watery formula absorbs instantly and works to improve skin\u2019s surface renewal, boost hydration by stimulating the skin\u2019s natural production of hyaluronic acid, and enhance radiance for brighter, more even-toned, younger-looking skin. <\/p>\n BUY ON DERMSTORE \u2013 $99<\/p>\n BUY ON SEPHORA \u2013 $99<\/p>\n Our readers can\u2019t get enough. A 68-year-old praised it as \u201chydrating and does not clog pores,\u201d while a 52-year-old noted it \u201cbalances my skin.\u201d With countless five-star reviews and a reputation that spans decades, it\u2019s no surprise this toner has earned its place in skin-care routines worldwide. <\/p>\n *Source: BeautyEngine Advanced Research, 202<\/em>6<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"SK-II](\"https:\/\/www.newbeauty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sk-ii-facial-treatment-essence-copy.jpg\")
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