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.
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.
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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