SK-II Facial Treatment Essence dupe
The dupe to buy for the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence ($245) is MISSHA Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence at $31.10, 81% less per ounce.
SK-IIFacial Treatment Essence$245
MISSHATime Revolution The First Treatment Essence$31.10 $39
| Fact | SK-II | MISSHA |
|---|---|---|
| Type | ✓ Fermented essence, both | |
| Key ingredients | Pitera™ (galactomyces ferment filtrate) | Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Niacinamide, Adenosine |
| Size | 230 ml | 150 ml |
| Per ounce | $31.50 / fl oz | $6.13 / fl oz |
| Sold by | SK-II US | MISSHA US |
What matches
Built on the same type of yeast ferment filtrate, the ingredient SK-II's whole formula rests on.
The trade-off
It adds niacinamide and adenosine. Texture is slightly thicker and the scent differs.
Watery essence that is over 90% a single yeast ferment. Pat it in after cleansing, before serums, for smoother and more even-looking skin.
Facial Treatment Essence dupes on Reddit
Reddit names ours first: MISSHA's Time Revolution First Treatment Essence, in 55 of the last 277 comments. COSRX's Galactomyces 95, a galactomyces ferment essence like SK-II's, follows in 46, but we found no Amazon US listing for it.
- MISSHA Time Revolution First Treatment Essence · our pick55 of 277
- COSRX Galactomyces 95 · turned down: no Amazon US listing46 of 277
- Hada Labo lotion11 of 277
- Some By Mi or other galactomyces essences7 of 277
Sold as Facial Treatment Essence dupes, and left out
- COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence. Reddit's second pick, but two searches on Amazon US at a New York address found no listing for it.
Questions
What is the best dupe for SK-II Facial Treatment Essence?
MISSHA Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence, at about $31.10.
How much cheaper is MISSHA Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence than Facial Treatment Essence?
Roughly 81% less per ounce: $6.13 / fl oz against $31.50 / fl oz.
Is SK-II Facial Treatment Essence worth it?
Facial Treatment Essence costs about $245 for 230 ml, about 5.1 times as much per ounce as MISSHA Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence. If what MISSHA does worse, set out in the comparison on this page, doesn't matter to you, the original isn't worth the extra $197.
Which Facial Treatment Essence dupe does Reddit recommend?
Counted in the 277 most recent Reddit comments that mention SK-II, SKII essence or Facial Treatment Essence with "dupe": MISSHA Time Revolution First Treatment Essence, 55; COSRX Galactomyces 95, 46; Hada Labo lotion, 11.
Is COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence a dupe for SK-II Facial Treatment Essence?
Not by our rules. Reddit's second pick, but two searches on Amazon US at a New York address found no listing for it. Checked 15 October 2026.
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