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Lancôme vs SK-II

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Lancôme and SK-II are established skincare powerhouses from France and Japan, respectively, that offer sophisticated moisturizers, serums, toners, and restorative masks. The French house is beloved for gentle compositions featuring glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine, while the Japanese brand is elevated by its signature ingredient, pitera. Both suit acne-prone and sensitive skin, but they differ in their primary active ingredients and targeted treatments for dark spots, aging, and hydration.

Lancôme is a French skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1964.

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SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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This page compares some of the most popular Lancôme and SK-II products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Lancôme vs SK-II products

People Say

LancômeSK-II
  • Lightweight texture Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly — Lancôme RÉNERGIE”
    • “absorbs almost instantly — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “Absorbs into the skin quickly. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
  • Deep hydration Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “gives my skin an instant dewy glow — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “keeps the skin soft and hydrated — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “The product provides deep hydration and visible rejuvenation. — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream”
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Radiance and glow Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “My skin is glowing now. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
    • “Skin looks lit from within — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
  • Improves skin texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Smoother skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “Skin feels cushiony soft — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
  • Hydration, plumping and soothing Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “skin felt more plump — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “instantly soothed my skin — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “instantly calms my redness — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “Leaves skin soft, feels moisturized, does not dry out skin. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • Makeup compatibility and base Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “concealer applies smoothly — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Eye Cream”
    • “layers beautifully under makeup — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “perfect moisturizer to prep your skin before makeup — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “Removes leftover dirt — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
  • High price point Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “super expensive — Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil”
    • “expensive as hell — Lancôme RÉNERGIE”
    • “bit of a splurge — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Strong or unpleasant fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “My only issue with it is the fragrance. — Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
    • “scent is too strong — Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream”
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “smells slightly like saliva — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Subtle, lack of, or slow results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't notice much change in wrinkles — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “Did absolutely nothing — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “didn't see major changes — Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream”
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

Lancôme vs SK-II routines for dry skin

Buy SK-II routine · AED 2,470.10 · 82% fitBuy Lancôme routine · AED 3,390.86 · 70% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Lancôme vs SK-II routines for oily skin

Buy SK-II routine · AED 2,468.63 · 88% fitBuy Lancôme routine · AED 3,006.06 · 67% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Lancôme vs SK-II routines for combination skin

Buy SK-II routine · AED 2,424.45 · 88% fitBuy Lancôme routine · AED 3,435.39 · 63% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Lancôme or SK-II: which is better?

SK-II reaches a High routine fit for most skin types and a Superior fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page, while Lancôme reaches an Average fit across those same categories. Glycerin helps improve skin hydration.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What is the difference between Lancôme and SK-II?

SK-II generally achieves a High fit across most skin types with products featuring Pitera and no fragrance, whereas Lancôme achieves an Average fit with many products containing fragrance. Reviewers note that Lancôme does better for deep hydration, while SK-II does better for radiance and glow. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Lancôme or SK-II for dry skin?

SK-II has a High routine fit for dry skin, whereas Lancome has an Average fit. Glycerin helps improve dry skin by enhancing hydration.

Which is more affordable, Lancôme or SK-II?

Reviewers note that a high price point is a downside for Lancôme on this page, but there are no reviewer notes about price for SK-II.

Lancôme or SK-II for oily skin?

SK-II is a better fit for oily skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as High compared to Lancôme's Average. Furthermore, SK-II features products like Facial Treatment Clear Lotion, which has a High fit level specifically for oily skin.

Lancôme or SK-II for sensitive skin?

SK-II is a better fit for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates its routine fit as High compared to Lancôme's Average rating. Additionally, every product in the SK-II range on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas several Lancôme products contain fragrance.

Lancôme or SK-II for acne-prone skin?

SK-II is better for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for this skin type as Superior compared to Lancôme's Average rating. The products on this page from SK-II also offer options like Genoptics Ultraura Essence which is specifically designed to target acne-prone skin.

Lancôme or SK-II for mature skin?

For mature skin, SK-II provides a High Lovi fit across its routine products on this page, while Lancome offers an Average fit. Topical hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Lancôme or SK-II for skin with dark spots?

SK-II is better for skin with dark spots because the products on this page have a High routine fit compared to Lancôme's Average fit. Glycerin helps improve skin hydration, and hyaluronic acid may help maintain moisture.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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