SK-II skincare
SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.
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Skincare enthusiasts deeply love SK-II for its transformative moisturizers, targeted serums, restorative masks, and balancing toners, all elevated by its signature ingredient, pitera. Its products suit acne-prone skin and dry sensitive skin best, helping to restore balance to the complexion. To address specific concerns, the brand offers standout options including the Genoptics Ultraura Essence for acne-prone skin, the Facial Treatment Essence for skin with dark spots, and the Facial Treatment Clear Lotion for mature skin. Through regular application, pitera measurably improves pore area, roughness, and redness.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
Pitera
This page covers some of the most popular SK-II products; for the whole SK-II range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 21.8k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise SK-II for hydrating formulas, radiant glow, and improved skin texture. The most common complaints are high prices and skin irritation or breakouts.
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Questions and answers
Is SK-II good for oily skin?
Yes, SK-II is good for oily skin and the SK-II products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Lovi rates SK-II-focused routines High for oily skin. The key ingredient Pitera helps improve facial skin condition.
Is SK-II worth it?
SK-II is worth considering because Lovi rates its brand-focused routines High for dry, oily, and sensitive skin, and Superior for acne-prone skin. The SK-II products on this page are fragrance-free and feature Pitera as a key ingredient, which helps improve facial pore area and roughness.
What are SK-II's best products?
SK-II's best products vary by skin type, with Genoptics Ultraura Essence rating Superior for acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin, while Facial Treatment Essence and Skinpower Advanced Cream rate High across several types including dry skin. Lovi rates the SK-II-focused routines High for dry skin and oily skin, and Superior for acne-prone skin.
Which SK-II moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Facial Treatment Essence is the best choice for dry skin, and Skinpower Advanced Cream is another suitable option. Lovi rates both moisturizers High for dry skin.
Does SK-II cause breakouts?
SK-II is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the SK-II products on this page list no fragrance and Lovi rates acne-prone skin High to Superior for items like Facial Treatment Essence and Genoptics Ultraura Essence.
Is SK-II fragrance-free?
Yes, every product from the SK-II products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, making them a good choice if you prefer scent-free formulas.
What are the key ingredients in SK-II products?
The key ingredient in SK-II products is Pitera, which helps support the skin. Lovi notes that the SK-II products on this page are also fragrance-free.
How do I build a SK-II skincare routine?
To build an SK-II routine for dry skin, start your morning with a cleanser, followed by Facial Treatment Essence and a sunscreen, and keep your evening routine moving from Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil and a cleanser to Facial Treatment Clear Lotion, Genoptics Ultraura Essence, and Facial Treatment Essence. Once a week, add Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil, a cleanser, a powder, Facial Treatment Mask, Genoptics Ultraura Essence, and Facial Treatment Essence for a richer care step.
Where can I buy SK-II, and how much does it cost?
SK-II products are available on Lovi with prices on the page ranging from AED 297.91 to AED 980.23, with most items falling between AED 317.77 and AED 923.00.
What are good alternatives to SK-II?
Good alternatives to SK-II include Biore, Hada Labo, Shiseido, Shiseido Senka, DHC, and Pair, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi. Lovi rates the routine fit for these alternative brands as High for dry skin and oily skin, and up to Superior for sensitive and combination skin.
SK-II vs Biore: which is better?
Lovi rates SK-II High for dry skin and acne-prone skin, while Biore is rated High for dry skin and Superior for acne-prone skin. Both brands offer solid routines, making the better choice depend on personal skin needs.
Who owns SK-II, and where is it from?
SK-II is a Japanese brand founded in 1980, owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.
Is SK-II cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list SK-II as cruelty-free.
Is SK-II good for dry skin?
Yes, SK-II is good for dry skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for dry skin. The SK-II products on this page help keep skin soft and moisturized using Pitera.
Is SK-II good for sensitive skin?
Yes, SK-II is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the SK-II-focused routine High for sensitive skin. The SK-II products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is SK-II good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, SK-II is well suited for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for this skin type. The SK-II products on this page help support clearer skin through the key ingredient Pitera.
Is SK-II good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, SK-II helps with skin with dark spots using its key ingredient Pitera. Lovi rates Facial Treatment Essence, Facial Treatment Clear Lotion, and Genoptics Ultraura Essence High for skin with dark spots.
Is SK-II good for mature skin?
Yes, SK-II is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates Facial Treatment Essence, Facial Treatment Clear Lotion, Skinpower Advanced Cream, Genoptics Ultraura Essence, and Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil High for this skin type. The products feature Pitera, which helps support the skin and improves its overall look.
Research behind SK-II's key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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