Dazzlingly brilliant, a new level of aura. Three new brightening care & UV items debut from the multi-award-winning Genoptics series.
SK-II has launched three new brightening care and UV items from its award-winning Genoptics series: Genoptics CC Primer Mint Green, Genoptics Advanced Spot Essence, and Genoptics Infinite Aura Gel Cream. These products, which utilize SK-II's unique Pitera™ ingredient, are designed to deliver radiant, "aura skin" and address various skin concerns such as redness, spots, and pH imbalance. They are available from April 5, 2026, at SK-II counters and online stores.
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Released on April 5, 2026
[April 6, 2026] Global prestige skincare brand SK-II has launched "Genoptics CC Primer Mint Green," "Genoptics Advanced Spot Essence," and "Genoptics Infinite Aura Gel Cream" from its multi-award-winning Genoptics brightening & UV care series. These new products, developed to lead to overwhelmingly radiant aura skin, contain SK-II's unique ingredient Pitera™*¹ and carefully selected ingredients to address various skin concerns.
With the addition of these three new products, the Genoptics series lineup has expanded, continuing its journey towards dazzling aura skin. They will be available from April 5, 2026, at SK-II counters nationwide and online stores.
■Product Details
Genoptics CC Primer Mint Green 30g ¥9,900 (tax included) *Retail reference price
This single product condenses five effects: moisturizing, brightening*², firmness, UV protection, primer, and natural cover. The highly popular CC Primer, known for its portable design, now introduces a new green shade to cover*³ the increasing skin redness concerns of recent years. While effectively covering*³ bothersome color unevenness, it achieves a natural and bright finish without leaving a white cast. Formulated with SK-II's unique Pitera™*¹, Niacinamide*⁴, and Bisabolol*⁵. With each use, it leads to aura skin that glows from within.
Key Ingredients
- Pitera™*¹: A naturally derived ingredient that contains over 50 components such as vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and organic acids, maintaining the skin's natural health. It is a unique ingredient that SK-II has been researching for over 45 years, continuously unraveling its multifaceted power.
- Niacinamide: Niacinamide, which SK-II has researched for over 30 years. Blended as a dry damage care ingredient.
- Bisabolol: Gently conditions and deeply moisturizes skin that is exposed to harsh environmental factors such as UV rays and air pollution during the day. A radiance care ingredient.
Supported worldwide and having won numerous awards in Japan, "Genoptics Airy UV Cream" and "Genoptics CC Primer Rosy Pink/Natural Beige" are very popular UV care series.
Genoptics Advanced Spot Essence (Quasi-drug)
*Product Name: SK-II Medicated Whitening Essence bs
30ml ¥17,490 (tax included) 50ml ¥25,300 (tax included) 75ml ¥33,550 (tax included) *Reference retail price
Focusing on the skin's moisture barrier, the further evolved "Genoptics Advanced Spot Essence" contains Inositol*⁹ in addition to the common whitening*⁷ active ingredients Niacinamide*⁴, Pitera™*¹, and Bisabolol*⁵, also found in SK-II's No.1*⁶ whitening*⁷ serum "Genoptics Infinite Aura Essence*⁸". It adheres closely to concerned areas and addresses the root causes of stubborn spots.
Key Ingredients
- Whitening*⁷ active ingredient Niacinamide: Uses Niacinamide W, a special grade of Niacinamide unique to SK-II.
- Pitera™*¹: A naturally derived ingredient that contains over 50 components such as vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and organic acids, maintaining the skin's natural health. It is a unique ingredient that SK-II has been researching for over 45 years, continuously unraveling its multifaceted power.
- Bisabolol: Gently conditions and deeply moisturizes the skin.
- Inositol (Inositol)*: An ingredient broadly considered a type of Vitamin B group. It addresses skin dryness.
Genoptics Infinite Aura Gel Cream 50g ¥21,890 (tax included) *Reference retail price
In summer, skin pH tends to become imbalanced due to harsh external environments like UV rays, sweat, and air conditioning. SK-II has focused on this pH balance. A mild acidity close to the ideal pH of healthy skin is achieved through a micro-gel structure. This light, mildly acidic gel cream intensively cares for dryness damage, leading to radiant skin. In addition to SK-II's unique Pitera™*¹, it contains Niacinamide*⁴, Lotus Flower Extract*⁵, and SDL*¹¹. It spreads smoothly with a soft touch, enveloping the skin. With a non-sticky texture, it is recommended for those who prefer lighter creams, especially during hot summers. Features a refreshing white floral scent.
Key Ingredients
- Pitera™*¹: A naturally derived ingredient that contains over 50 components such as vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and organic acids, maintaining the skin's natural health. It is a unique ingredient that SK-II has been researching for over 45 years, continuously unraveling its multifaceted power.
- Niacinamide: Niacinamide, which SK-II has researched for over 30 years. Blended as a dry damage care ingredient.
- Lotus Flower Extract: A rare extract derived from lotus flowers, which bloom for only four days.
- SDL: Radiance care ingredient
■About SK-II
For approximately 45 years since its launch, SK-II has aimed to transform not only people's skin but also their destinies, engaging deeply with millions worldwide. SK-II's journey of skin beauty research began with the question of why the hands of aged sake brewers, observed by chance, were so beautiful. From the secret of skin beautification found in fermentation processes like sake brewing, after long years of research, the unique ingredient Pitera™*⁴ was born, brought about by the unique fermentation of a special yeast strain. Since then, SK-II products containing Pitera™*⁴ have been the key to beautiful skin for global ambassadors and are supported by the trust of many customers regardless of age or skin type. For more details, please visit https://sk-ii.jp/ .
■About Pitera™
Pitera™*⁴ is a naturally derived ingredient unique to SK-II (SK-II's unique Galactomyces culture solution: skin conditioning and moisturizing ingredient), produced by fermenting a special yeast strain through a proprietary process. It contains over 50 components, including vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and organic acids, and cannot be artificially created. Pitera™*⁴, similar to the skin's natural moisturizing factors (NMF), quickly penetrates every corner of the stratum corneum, maintaining skin health.
*¹ A naturally derived ingredient unique to SK-II (SK-II's unique Galactomyces culture solution - skin conditioning and moisturizing ingredient), produced by fermenting a special yeast strain through a proprietary process.
*² Due to moisturizing effect
*³ Due to makeup effect
*⁴ Moisturizing ingredient
*⁵ Radiance care ingredient
*⁶ Based on SK-II brightening product sales data from Q1 2022 to Q3 2024
*⁷ Suppresses melanin production to prevent spots and freckles
*⁸ Product Name: SK-II Medicated Whitening Serum ST
*⁹ Niacinamide W - Whitening active ingredient
*¹⁰ Moisturizing ingredient
*¹¹ Sucrose Dilaurate, Sucrose Laurate (Radiance care ingredient)