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MotherOfFools

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SKII ... dupe?

Hey! Those of you that use or have used SKII Essence- have you found something that is comparable or...better? The SKII price is so steep, but the product is WONDERFUL. I mean, it’s soooo amazing. I haven’t found anything that is similar to the essence. I have found things that are similar to the lotion but not the essence. I’m curious if any of you have a product that you find better or the same as the SKII.
Facial Treatment Essence

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Facial Treatment Essence

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Clarab13

Oily/Resilient

I saw in few articles that the Purito Galacto Niacin is compared to this essence as an affordable dupe. The main ingredient in the SKII is Galactomyses, so I would look at products with the same approach. Personally I've used the Manyo Factory Galac Niacin 2.0 essence and it's main ingredient is Galactomyses, plus the niacinamide, I was pretty impressed with the results. I've also saw a comparison of Then I Met You The Giving Essence to the SKII in a good sense, so would be worth a look.
The Giving Essence

Then I Met You
The Giving Essence

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Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence

PURITO
Galacto Niacin 97 Power Essence

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Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

manyo
Galac Niacin 2.0 Essence

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MotherOfFools

Oily/Resilient

I have the Then I met You essence. I find it more comparable to the SKII lotion rather than the essence. But I love it! I’ll Look into the other two that you mentioned! Thank you!
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halleysburrow

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Well SKII main ingredient is Saccharomyces, other comparable ferment filtrate would be galactomyces and bifida ferment filtrate. My says the Time Revolution by Missha is a good alternative, another one would be from Secret Key.
Time Revolution First Treatment Essence

MISSHA
Time Revolution First Treatment Essence

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Starting Treatment Essence

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Starting Treatment Essence

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MotherOfFools

Oily/Resilient

I have tried both of those also! Very good, but not the same. SKII essence is hard to describe as compared to those.
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linglee

Oily/Resilient

I know from korean brand
Time Revolution First Treatment Essence

MISSHA
Time Revolution First Treatment Essence

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Starting Treatment Essence

SECRET KEY
Starting Treatment Essence

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MotherOfFools

Oily/Resilient

I had both of these. A really sad story: when I was moving, the packers BROKE both bottles of this and tries to hide it from me!! Unbelievable!
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amg3268

Oily/Sensitive

Cosrx has the closest dupe according to this website! https://skinskoolbeauty.com/search/SK-II%20-%20Facial%20Treatment%20Essence%20%28Pitera%29 Hope this helps :)
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MotherOfFools user profile picture

MotherOfFools

Oily/Resilient

Cool website! Thanks!
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iibubblii

Dry/Resilient

I've never tried their products, it's so expensive! I wish I could recommend you something. Good luck!
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