SK-II SKIN CARE POP UP STUDIOS

Photo Credit: Beauty Imaging System
Now, through May 23, you can check out the rich history and product range of SKI-II skin care, as well as its new Beauty Imaging System, without stepping into a department store. For a limited time, SK II Pop Up Studios in New York City and San Francisco are offering one-on-one consultations with skin counselors using the new imaging technology.
If you aren’t a fan of SK-II skin care, you should be. The brand’s hero product, Facial Treatment Essence, is legendary, and its brand ambassadress, Academy Award winner, Cate Blanchett, lends credibility and sophisticated glamour to the Japanese line.
The Beauty Imaging System helps consultants to determine the proper SK-II ski
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