In 1980, Procter & Gamble took over SK-II and registered the trademark "fairy water", pushing it to the altar. As the signature of SK-II, Fairy Water is a good hand for stabilizing the skin, which can be described as the gospel of combination and oily skin, moisturizing and controlling oil, promoting keratin renewal, brightening skin tone, anti-oxidation, and saving emergency after staying up late is also quite good. Although the official definition of fairy water is essence, its texture is refreshing, and it can be used directly as a lotion, and the price of 160ml is 1180 yuan.
 
The origin of SK-II can be traced back to the 70s of the 20th century, when Japanese researchers extracted the active ingredient Pitera, which is also the core ingredient of SK-II. Pitera is a yeast metabolite that is a patented ingredient of SK-II, which is officially claimed to have the effects of preventing fine lines, whitening and lightening spots, and smoothing the skin. However, due to the complex composition of natural metabolites, the actual mechanism of action of Pitera is not clear, and in clinical trials, the skin condition of 80% of the tested people has been significantly improved.
 
Two upgraded versions of fairy water are worth mentioning. Golden Diamond Water, that is, Golden Diamond Essence Boosting Serum, contains 8 times more concentrated Pitera than the ordinary version, the packaging has changed from white transparent to rose gold, and the price has also been increased to 2,200 yuan. Another big gold bottle is the top-of-the-line SK-II, which belongs to the gilt series and was launched in China in 2017 and is currently only available at some counters. The Golden Bottle contains 8 times the concentration of Pitera like the Golden Diamond Water, and the purification and concentration process is more mature, its liquid color is yellowish, the texture is thicker, and the moisture retention is also higher, especially for dry skin. Not only that, it has changed the unpleasant "saliva taste" of the basic version, and the sweet peach aroma is more pleasant, coupled with the gorgeous packaging of local tyrant gold, the price of 150ml is as high as 3580 yuan.
 
In addition to the fairy water, SK-II's skin rejuvenation lotion is also worth recommending, its formula structure is similar to that of fairy water, but Pitera is no longer at the top of the ingredient list, and the price has dropped to 499 yuan. The texture of the clear lotion is thinner, and the salicylic acid ingredient can relieve closed acne and make the skin smoother, and it is more suitable for oily and combination skin, so it is not recommended for sensitive skin or pregnant women. It is not necessary to follow the official propaganda before using the Clarity Lotion in the fairy water, it is recommended to choose according to the personal skincare habits.
 
In fact, SK-II has only one factory in Japan, and no matter what version is produced here, the different versions are adapted to the cosmetics control system of different countries, and do not affect the efficacy and user experience of the product.