SK-II FACIAL TREATMENT ESSENCE - Shocking Sponsored Content Issues ( SK-II Essence Dupes )

i have used sk2 and i used other galactomyces products from kbeauty brands. i will admit sk2 has much more dramatic results, but dupes work well too. comparing the difference and price, i stick with kbeauty dupes as they work just fine and is worth the money

im using sk II for 6 years now and im happy with it❤

This is why Asian skin is better than westerner, we invest in our skincare, whereas you guys use cheap products and smoke drink

Seriously thank you. I have been watching reviews and debating if I should buy SK-II. I think that if another product has the same ingredient list and they work there is no need to spend crazy money. I’m going to give Then I Met You a go 💗 just a question I use prescription retinol cream every second night after a moisturiser. Would the serum interfere with it? I am guessing use the serum first, then moisturiser and then retinol? Any ideas thank you 🙏

Where can i get SK II in uk? Thank you

Gave you a thumbs up for your honesty. We need to be really aware who is getting paid to say what about what products. Very misleading ! thank you…. Thanks v much for not doing sponsored content. Ive subbed cos of that.

That's why I watch your channel. Your honest. 💟

I have use this products for about 4-5 years and I swear by it. My sister used to said the same thing about the price and how I can get sth similar much cheaper. I don’t think you’d need it if you’re under 25 cuz I don’t think it’d be much different even if you use it. But for ppl over that age I’d recommend if you could afford it. It’s a great product for long term use.

I’ve used all these dupes but I still love how SK-II help me with my pore

Could please recommend other Galactomyces essences, easily available in the U.K.? 💙🙏🏻🕊🌞

Thank you for addressing this! I love the Scinic FTE (I personally think it's an almost identical dupe for the SK-II Pitera Essence)! I also love the Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence. I got it with the Neogen Real Ferment Micro serum, which is just a bit heavy for my combo/oily sensitive acne prone skin. I use it sometimes on my hands (I won't preach about anti aging care for hands lol). I am currently doing well with the Benton Snail Bee and Isntree Green Tea Fresh lines (aaaand at least a few other products in rotation). Of course, I'm always keeping my eyes open for "miracle" products containing no AHA's to completely rid myself of acne! I'm happy I found you on SV, and I'll keep checking in on your channel! 💖

I Love Your Content You ALWAYS Keep It Real! 💕

I am so thankful for this. I can’t afford ski 11 but I would love to try the dupes

Thank you

Check out JIN JUNG SUNG essence. Been wanting to try it. Possiblya dupe ? ...can you help me confirm it's Fragrance and essential oil free?

You should have a million subbies. I trust YOU with my whole face 💕🎈💕💕💕💕💕

Thanks for your alternatives to SKI-2.

Please do a review on Particle Face cream for men. The claims seem unrealisted

Personally I see Michelle as a makeup person so I don't really go for skincare advice from her even if I do think she takes good care of her skin. In addition, Michelle has a down to earth but fairytale like glamour to her videos and I kinda approach skincare in a face flat to earthly manner.

Sk2 essence is a fine product....if you don't have any major skin issues or conditions in my opinion.

Ah the famous sk2 essence. My mom and I never bought into its hype. We prefered Cetaphil and Guerlain. Once drug store to the core and the other bougie at its finest 😂 My dad once bought Sk2 instead of the Guerlain super aqua lotion we specifically asked for. He was so proud and smug, so sure he did a good job. Unfortunately for him it was not appreciated.

I have no problem with sponsored content when it is done right. What I do not like is the labeling of a product "viral" or "taking the internet by storm" when it's too often not the quality or results of the product that are bringing the success. I suppose I just have an issue with any brand's sponsoring their way into a "viral" product. I also think that this oversatuation can have some negative consequences. For example: now so&so has paid for their product to go viral, but what if it IS an amazing product? I feel they've alienated many consumers because we don't know if the product really is that good, or if it's paid hype. (I can think of a couple popular products right now I'd like to try, but I worry about wasting money on something that turns out to be just average, nothing special, or even actually a fail. So, I tend to wait out buying new cosmetics and such until the initial craziness dies down, but FOMO can be real!)
I also feel it can encourage content creators to step over the line of what is honest because perhaps they now feel they should be exhibiting the results the other 50 sponsors seemed to achieve so they resort to fudging the results with filters.
It's as much up to brands as it is creators to maintain some control over the message, and to be sure that all are kept honest. Being open about being sponsored like James Welsh, choosing a few creators who do genuinely enjoy the product to sponsor, diligently maintaining quality control of the "advertisements" created in the product's name takes effort, but I think brands are playing with fire when they slip.
Send out 50,000 PR packages if that's what someone wants to do. The fact is in today's climate if your product is good (or even great) it will take off on an honest push instead of trying to saturate social media platforms with unrealistic claims, dishonesty, manipulation, and labels that could leave a product a flash in the pan anyways. Oh dear, I seem to have written a novel. 😬

I must admit to not having tried SK-II as it is not the sort of price I am comfortable paying for a single skin care product. I do however use Galactomyces ferment filtrate in the form of Secret Key's Starting treatment essence and am very pleased with the hydrating and soothing effects. I do feel it is making a difference to my skin. whether it is this product or whether it is just that it helps to improve the effects of what is put on after I do not honestly know but it is now a firm staple of mine.

I agree, I myself love galactomyces ferment filtrate but I wouldn't pay that ridiculous price

I actually bought it because of sponsored contents (Dr Shereene Idriss) and I have not seen any difference. My skin is good, so I wouldn’t see much difference anyway cause I have a strong routine. So I’m pretty doubtful when I see these very good skin people saying they have seen dramatic changes. Even tretinoin does not give crazy results in good skin, you just maintain it. It’s an ok product, but I won’t be repurchasing.

Hi Rob I don't have a problem with sponsorship as such, as long as it clearly labelled as an AD - that's all it is, just like the ADs on tv that I scroll through as I record programmes so i can do so. I'm not keen on heavily scripted "reviews" as part of that sponsorship though and feel if the company wants their product promoted, the content creator should be able to use their own words to describe why they like it. I don't think it's a bad product, but it is wildly overpriced in my opinion. It may well be stronger than the alternatives, but is it 10 times stronger?- doubtful tbh. If I was going to try one of those wildly expensive essences it would probably be the green tea one from Amore pacific, as at least it is a far different process to make it. I would never spend that much though, so it's a moot point. I like galactomyces as an ingredient and liked both the Missha and Neogen first essences at around £30 for approx 180mls. The rose in the Iunik didn't work for my skin, though I haven't tried the purito version or the then I met you. Best wishes.

I think sk2 is a good product, my mom been using it for the past 10 years and her skin looks even better than mine, she is in her mid 60's, I'm 24, however sadly sk2 essence sting my face so bad, I got really sensitive skin and it's a chore to find skin care that suits me, so far the only brand I could use safely is Benton, olivarier, rovectin and vichy.

I have tried alot of essences and nothing compares to SKII...

I tend to avoid this ingredient because of fungal acne, but if I could I would definitely try the alternatives. Purito, Cosrx, Benton, Iunik, Some by mi, Secret Key all have affordable products with galactomyces.

So another You Tuber LIED....big shock...NOT! The end!!!!!!

I actually ordered the Missha Time Revolution Essence and love the product that is the dupe for SK.

I am not against influencers taking on sponsorships at all as from a personal perspective I think I am quite marketing savvy and a good reader of body language. Also I do not hang onto any one influencers opinions but seek out views from others to get a more balanced view. So "I think" I have built in protection and take it for what it is.

The majority of influencers are not hard core business people and rely on employing managers to take away some of that associated stress and I think in some cases the influencer has become no more than a front to the business. To me it is plainly obvious that some highly respected influencers have also been manipulated by some skincare brands which I doubt they would recognise or acknowledge themselves. That is the power behind the science, and the ultimate aim of successful marketing.

In your case Rob you have in the past recommended brands and then at a later date discovered further information or called out the same brands for shady practices. We all learn and brands/companies change and I COMMEND you for honestly bringing these to our attention. This in itself could have been a conflict of interest if sponsorship had been accepted for earlier reviews.

You do things your way Rob, you have our support!

SKII is huge in east Asia despite the hefty price tag which to some people translates to effectiveness and quality. I used to be part of that demographic till I looked into skin care and its recent development

Great work rob! Always love your videos 🥰

I started using the CosRx Galactomyces Essence about a month ago and so far I really like it (and I also like that I can get it for around $20).

Gothamista also had an SKII ad on her channel

Never been interested in SK-ll but I use an amazing galactomyces serum that I will forever rave about and highly recommend!!

Kelly shared her unsponsored review of this product comparing with other famous "dupes" and she claimed that the SK-II one indeed showed significant difference in brightening though.

Love that shirt 🍃! And always love dupes. Thanks 😊 ps. And definitely love the company angle, v nb stuff!!!

'Really good but not worth the money' is SK-II summed up precisely. I've tried it, my skin loved it and became so much more brighter and hydrated. Then I tried Missha Time Revolution and my skin became even brighter! I've since tried I'm From rice toner and Missha Time Revolution Artemisia and I will never go back to SK-II because significantly cheaper alternatives suit my skin just fine.

Urgh it has really gotten on my nerves these before and after shenanigans. Usually it’s a blatant use of lighting, the before picture will have side lighting to highlight the texture and then the miraculous after picture will have face on lighting which will blur away the defects. It’s so obvious and annoying. Fed up of the deception and manipulation these days, feel like being led around in a herd all the time.

SKII is just way out of budget for me. The Cosrx Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence is a must in my AM routine. I don't think the Galactomyces is the same grade as the SKII, but I think the same results can happen, it just takes longer. Also the Cosrx Galactomyces is $23.40 for 100mls.

Awesome eye opening video Rob. It always irks me when filters are used to PROMOTE products. They lose credibility with me whenever I spot it. Also the price!? I'd have to sell a kidney to be able to afford that. Fat pass for me. Keep up the awesome work Rob.

Brilliant video as always. I use the one by One Thing.

Love your shirt.

You don’t need filters because you are just drop dead gorgeous naturally❣️❣️❣️

Love you xxx

OOOOOO THE TEA!!!! 😹😹😹 Another dupe is Elizavecca Milky Piggy Galactomyces 100% Essence

The Purito is good, I liked it. Benton also has a good fermentation essence (with galactomyces, bifida and panthenol) as a possible alternative.

thank you so much for talking about this!