SK-II Cellumination Essence EX & Whitening Spots Specialist

Mirror Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?

Do you have "atas skin" I overheard girls talking one day in a cafe. Apparently "atas skin" means high class skin and people with this skin loves luxury skincare line. Among the brands you can think of would be SK-II, well known for the their luxury care of translucent bright skin all thanks to the miracle ingredient called Pitera, a naturally-occurring liquid from the yeast fermentation process.

Of course who don't know the amazing story about SK-II? It all started when a group of scientists noticed the "ah ma" (elderly) workers at a sake brewery in Japan had wrinkled faces but extraordinary soft and youthful hands. Scratch head how come? It was due to the constant contact with the sake fermentation process. 

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, a holy grail product

(also known as The Miracle Water)

shifting all 5 dimensions to Crystal Clear Skin
(yes this is all my collection haha)

Everyone knows that the SK-II's Miracle Water is a must have if not must try product for every girl who can afford it. I for one tried this when they had the starter kit that comes with a free mask. That was years ago, granted with the abundance of skincare products in the market I could never be satisfied not trying everything there is, however expensive they may be! (as I mature, I become more believing in "atas skin" theory). Some may say the product is too rich for them, while others swear by it. It's really a matter of your skin's preference to drink which cocktail they want.

which one is the shining star today?

Cellumination Essence EX & Whitening Spots Specialist

Speaking about cocktails, one particular cocktail called the "Aura Bright Cocktail" was introduced to me during the SK-II Translucent Aura Bright Skin event at SK-II Isetan. Customers, media and beauty bloggers got to know more about the two star products. You must be wondering what star products right? other than the famous Miracle Water? It's the SK-II’s No. 1 globally awarded whitening series comprising Cellumination Essence EX and Whitening Spots Specialist for translucent aura bright spot free skin. This is my first time knowing about it too as I don't particularly go for whitening skincare (more towards hydration and anti-aging).

spot Denise Loong? SK-II Malaysia Country Trainer
(hint the lady in white)

Seeing is believing says SK-II country trainer, Denise Loong who taught us a step-by-step whitening regime on how to get amazing skin like hers (she's also a SK-II user of course) and beauty tips. With her spot-free face, I was almost wanting to murder her on the spot. Seriously need to start using whitening products now, I can see so many spots on my face *ugh*.

Here's WHY It's No.1:

1. Highest sales numbers for SK-II’s whitening products!
2. Cellumination Essence EX is the first essence within SK-II to achieve the aura effect.
3. Most talked-about whitening essence  (March-June 2012 on SK-II’s official webpage).
4. First to invent the in-store Magic Ring™ test to see through skin and educate on the science of whitening. 

I got to try the Magic Ring™ test to analyze my skin

(you can find out your skin age with this test!)

come closer! come closer! no spot see!

About the No. 1 globally awarded whitening series of Cellumination Essence EX and Whitening Spots Specialist:

Cellumination Essence EX Is Designed To Help Refine And Radiate Skin

SK-II’s Cellumination Essence EX is designed to improve both RGB balance and RGB variance for brilliant translucent aura skin, as if you are wearing light foundation. Its Aura Bright Cocktail with Pixel White™ evens out texture and tone from a microlevel on top of treating spots or freckles as well as epidermis plumpness and collagen glycation.   In one week, feel the healthy radiance. Four weeks later, 91% of women feel that the product makes them like their bare skin.

Eradicating The Root Of The Problem With Whitening Spots Specialist

The Whitening Spots Specialist dives deep to the root of the problem to reduce dark spots by cutting and loosening their roots. As a preferred option to laser treatment, the Whitening Spots Specialist aims at macerating five-year old stubborn dark spots in just four weeks¹. 

The gel-type Whitening Spots Specialist caters to both morning and night use. When you apply the moisture serum over the entire face, the active ingredients penetrate deep into skin to cut “the root of dark spots”, which is the root cause of dark spots. 

Apply Whitening Spots Specialist over the entire face after cleansing, spreading this evenly on skin. For best results, apply twice daily, once during the day and once at night. 

information source: SK-II Malaysia

an award winning product in my hands

aura bright skin in just 4 weeks*

(source: SK-II website)

radiance enhancer with watery light essence

Now this post is just about what I discovered at the SK-II event, I have not even begun using this product due to another skincare commitment. Since I am going to get married soon, I better use this award winning whitening product to the max! (not a drop wasted). It's what all brides wish for right? "atas skin" on their wedding day. 

How To Use Cellumination Essence EX ?

Apply it twice a day, once in the day and once before you sleep after cleansing and miracle water (or toner). In about 4 weeks of religiously doing this, you'll see improvement on your skin texture. After 8 weeks, you'll be able to see improvement in your skin tone. 

What I like about Cellumination ESSENCE EX?
The light powdery scent of "astas skin" on my face. The product is packaged in a glass bottle with a dropper. Texture wise, I absolutely love how fast the product gets absorb into my skin with minimal effort! Two drops of white lotion, massage it onto your skin it turns into a translucent watery light texture that fades away quickly leaving no oily residue or stickiness behind. You have a barely there feeling using an essence!

What I don't like
That I have to buy the Whitening Spots Specialist to use together for a the full spot-free radiant effect on my wedding day. "Atas skin" is not cheap mind you. Since I have not used it for 4 weeks I can't comment what I don't like other than the price factor.

Availability & Pricing

SK-II’s No.1 whitening series of Cellumination Essence EX and Whitening Spots Specialist are available at all SK-II counters in all major department stores nationwide. 

SK-II Cellumination Essence EX RM499 (30ml); RM709 (50ml)

SK-II Whitening Spots Specialist RM419 (30ml); RM609 (50ml)

#SK-II’s whitening series is SK-II’s No.1 series with over 200 awards received from 2004 to 2012 

¹Please note that results may vary between individuals for claim.