Why this product
Sensitive, aging. Fermented skincare without the fuss. Gentle anti-aging for reactive skin.
What it does: Delivers fermented actives to strengthen skin barrier and boost absorption of following products
Skin types: all skin types, sensitive skin, mature skin.
vs SK-II: $17 vs $45. Delivers similar fermented benefits to SK-II's famous essence at a fraction of the cost, with multiple fermented ingredients instead of just one.
Consistently rated Holy Grail across an estimated 824+ community discussions on r/AsianBeauty. Most common praise: this essence gave me the SK-II glow without the SK-II price tag. My skin feels stronger and looks brighter after 6 weeks.
Essence step
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Where in your routine
Why this step exists in K-beauty
Fermentation transforms simple ingredients into bioavailable actives that skin recognizes, creating deeper penetration and gentler efficacy than synthetic alternatives.
How to use
Key ingredients
Details
Western equivalent
SK-II
Facial Treatment Essence
$45
Delivers similar fermented benefits to SK-II's famous essence at a fraction of the cost, with multiple fermented ingredients instead of just one.
The bottom line
Benton Fermentation Essence is a essence that costs $17 for 100ml. The Western equivalent (SK-II) runs $45 — you save 62%. Best for all skin types, sensitive skin, mature skin skin.