L'Officiel Beauty Awards 2020: Best Brightening Essence

Everyone — and we do mean everyone — wants a radiant complexion, which is why brightening skincare is so popular. Some products do it by targeting dark spots, while others work on treating dullness. But if you want something that does it all, then you need to check out the SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence.

This essence uses a cocktail of active ingredients to help smooth complexion, boost luminosity and reduce pigmentation to give you that crystal clear glow. It’s infused with the brand’s exclusive GenOptics Aura Complex, which targets melanin production to visibly improve the appearance of age spots, uneven tone and cloudiness under the surface of the skin.

As if that weren’t enough, the potent serum is also made with Ume and Prunus extracts. The former has antioxidant and anti-glycation properties to fight free radical damage and treat sallowness, so your complexion looks fresher and more radiant, while the latter is rich in vitamins and minerals to protect against damage and boost overall skin health. Hydrating and nourishing ingredients like Glycerin and Niacinamide, meanwhile, help to soften and repair skin.

Last but definitely not least, the SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence also contains the brand’s iconic ingredient, Pitera. This natural bio-ingredient has over 50 micro-nutrients (like vitamins, minerals, amino acids and organic acids) to boost your skin’s natural functions such that it works at its optimal capacity. The star ingredient is also able to “wake up” your skin’s metabolism and to condition it so your complexion is smoother and better able to reflect light.

Despite the potency of the SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence, its gentle formula is suitable for all skin types, so people with sensitive complexions won’t have to worry about irritation or flare-ups. It has a lightweight, milky texture that instantly melts into the skin and doesn’t leave any heavy or sticky residue, making it perfect for layering with other serums and creams. After just a few weeks, you’ll notice your complexion has an almost incandescent, youthful glow from within.

SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence is priced at $199 for 30mL and $299 for 50mL, and is available at all SK-II counters islandwide. Visit sk-ii.com.sg to find out more.