RUTA’S PITERA™ RITUAL

Build the foundation for bare skin

Meet the iconic Facial Treatment Essence through Ruta’s simple daily ritual—and learn why more than 90% PITERA™ belongs at the heart of your routine.

7 simple ingredients. One essential step.

RUTA’S PITERA™ RITUAL

Build the foundation for bare skin

Meet the iconic Facial Treatment Essence through Ruta’s simple daily ritual—and learn why more than 90% PITERA™ belongs at the heart of your routine.

7 simple ingredients. One essential step.

PITERA™ 101

What is PITERA™?

PITERA™ is SK-II’s proprietary natural bio-ingredient derived from fermentation. It contains more than 50 micro-nutrients—including vitamins, minerals and amino acids—and makes up more than 90% of Facial Treatment Essence.

Born from fermentation

Its discovery began when scientists noticed the youthful-looking hands of elderly Japanese sake brewers.

Over 50 micro-nutrients

A naturally derived blend of vitamins, minerals and amino acids designed to nourish the look of skin from multiple dimensions.

The essence of simplicity

Seven simple ingredients, with PITERA™ as the first ingredient in the formula.

PITERA™ 101

What is PITERA™?

PITERA™ is SK-II’s proprietary natural bio-ingredient derived from fermentation. It contains more than 50 micro-nutrients—including vitamins, minerals and amino acids—and makes up more than 90% of Facial Treatment Essence.

Born from fermentation

Its discovery began when scientists noticed the youthful-looking hands of elderly Japanese sake brewers.

Over 50 micro-nutrients

A naturally derived blend of vitamins, minerals and amino acids designed to nourish the look of skin from multiple dimensions.

The essence of simplicity

Seven simple ingredients, with PITERA™ as the first ingredient in the formula.

MAKE IT YOUR DAILY FOUNDATION

PITERA™ Facial Treatment Essence

More than 90% PITERA™ in a seven-ingredient formula. Begin with the 2.5 oz size, or explore 5.4 oz, 7.7 oz and 11 oz options on the full product page.

4.4 from 7,146 reviews

2.5 OZ — STARTER SIZE

$99 · One-time purchase

Free shipping and 30-day returns

MAKE IT YOUR DAILY FOUNDATION

PITERA™ Facial Treatment Essence

More than 90% PITERA™ in a seven-ingredient formula. Begin with the 2.5 oz size, or explore 5.4 oz, 7.7 oz and 11 oz options on the full product page.

4.4 from 7,146 reviews

2.5 OZ — STARTER SIZE

$99 · One-time purchase

Free shipping and 30-day returns

WHY RUTA KEEPS IT CLOSE

The step that supports every step after

A lightweight essence used after cleansing and toning to prepare skin for serum and moisturizer. Think of it as the daily foundation of a bare-skin routine.

Hydrates for a fresh, supple look

Helps reveal firmer, more radiant, youthful-looking skin in 28 days

Fits between toner and serum—morning and night

WHY RUTA KEEPS IT CLOSE

The step that supports every step after

A lightweight essence used after cleansing and toning to prepare skin for serum and moisturizer. Think of it as the daily foundation of a bare-skin routine.

Hydrates for a fresh, supple look

Helps reveal firmer, more radiant, youthful-looking skin in 28 days

Fits between toner and serum—morning and night

RUTA’S ONE-MINUTE RITUAL

Pour. Press. Pat, pat.

Use twice daily after cleansing and toning, before serum and moisturizer.

01 — Pour

Pour 2–3 shakes of the lightweight liquid essence into your palms.

02 — Press

Press palms together, then gently press over face and neck for one minute.

03 — Pat, pat

Continue patting until the essence is fully absorbed. Follow with serum and moisturizer.

RUTA’S ONE-MINUTE RITUAL

Pour. Press. Pat, pat.

Use twice daily after cleansing and toning, before serum and moisturizer.

01 — Pour

Pour 2–3 shakes of the lightweight liquid essence into your palms.

02 — Press

Press palms together, then gently press over face and neck for one minute.

03 — Pat, pat

Continue patting until the essence is fully absorbed. Follow with serum and moisturizer.

FORMULA TRANSPARENCY

Seven simple ingredients

A focused formula led by Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (PITERA™).

01 Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (PITERA™)

02 Butylene Glycol

03 Pentylene Glycol

04 Water

05 Sodium Benzoate

06 Methylparaben

07 Sorbic Acid

FORMULA TRANSPARENCY

Seven simple ingredients

A focused formula led by Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (PITERA™).

01 Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (PITERA™)

02 Butylene Glycol

03 Pentylene Glycol

04 Water

05 Sodium Benzoate

06 Methylparaben

07 Sorbic Acid

NEW TO ESSENCE?

Your questions, answered

Everything needed to begin Ruta’s ritual with confidence.

NEW TO ESSENCE?

Your questions, answered

Everything needed to begin Ruta’s ritual with confidence.

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