SK-II and Omorovicza are esteemed skincare brands that offer restorative masks and balancing toners to restore balance to the complexion. SK-II is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991, celebrated for transformative moisturizers and targeted serums elevated by its signature ingredient, pitera. The brand suits acne-prone skin and dry sensitive skin best, while Omorovicza suits dry, oily, and combination skin types best with mineral-rich formulas. They differ through their standout offerings, as both deliver tailored care through time-honored treatments.
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 SK-II and Omorovicza products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app .
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Questions and answers
SK-II or Omorovicza: which is better?
SK-II is better for acne-prone, dry sensitive, and oily skin, as the products on this page achieve High to Superior fit levels for those skin types.
What is the difference between SK-II and Omorovicza?
SK-II offers a larger range of seven products on this page featuring Pitera and fragrance-free formulas, fitting acne-prone skin, dry sensitive skin, and oily skin best, while Omorovicza features just two products with one containing fragrance.
Which is more affordable, SK-II or Omorovicza?
The provided page facts do not mention the prices of products from either SK-II or Omorovicza, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.
Which causes fewer breakouts, SK-II or Omorovicza?
For acne-prone skin, the products on this page for SK-II have fit levels ranging from Average to Superior, while Omorovicza has a High fit level with its Deep Cleansing Mask.
When were SK-II and Omorovicza each founded?
SK-II was founded in 1980 in Japan. Omorovicza was founded in 2006.
Which products from SK-II and Omorovicza contain no fragrance?
Every product from SK-II on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while only 1 of 2 products from Omorovicza is fragrance-free.
What is the key ingredient used across SK-II products?
The key ingredient used across the products on this page for SK-II is Pitera.
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Research behind their key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Nicotinamide w, Niacinamide 路 The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002 Mechanistic Basis and Clinical Evidence for the Applications of Nicotinamide (Niacinamide) to Control Skin Aging and Pigmentation
Niacinamide 路 Antioxidants, 2021 Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders
Panthenol, D-pantothenyl alcohol 路 American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002 Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo
L-ascorbic acid 2-glucoside, Ascorbyl glucoside 路 Journal of Periodontology, 2009 The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study
Glycerin 路 Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
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Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy
Niacinamide 路 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021 Effect of S茫o Pedro do Sul thermal water on skin irritation
Water hungarian thermal water 路 International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2010 A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population
Salicylic acid 路 BioMed Research International, 2020 A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora
Panthenol, D-pantothenyl alcohol 路 The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017 Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging
Niacinamide 路 Scientific Reports, 2024 Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial
D-pantothenyl alcohol 路 Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020 Daily Fluctuation of Facial Pore Area, Roughness and Redness among Young Japanese Women; Beneficial Effects of Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Containing Antioxidative Skin Care Formula
Galactomyces ferment filtrate, Pitera essence, Galactomyces ferment filtrate pitera ferment filtrate, Pitera ferment filtrate galactomyces ferment filtrate, Pitera ferment filtrate, Sk-ii pitera concentrate, Pitera 路 Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021 Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study
Salicylic acid 路 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 Inhibition of TRPV1 prevented skin irritancy induced by phenoxyethanol. A preliminary in vitro and in vivo study
Phenoxyethanol 路 International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017 Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach
Zinc oxide 路 Journal of Controlled Release, 2025 A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide
Salicylic acid 路 Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023 Reduction in the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation by topical N-undecyl-10-enoyl-L-phenylalanine and its combination with niacinamide
Undecylenoyl phenylalanine 路 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2009 Inhibitory effects of shell of Camellia oleifera Abel extract on mushroom tyrosinase and human skin melanin
Butylene glycol 路 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019 A randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled study of a preparation containing undecylenoyl phenylalanine 2% in the treatment of solar lentigines
Undecylenoyl phenylalanine 路 Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2010 Apple Extract (Malus sp.) and Rutin as Photochemopreventive Agents: Evaluation of Ultraviolet B-Induced Alterations on Skin Biopsies and Tissue-Engineered Skin
Pyrus malus fruit extract 路 Rejuvenation Research, 2020 Stability, antioxidant activity, in vivo safety and efficacy of creams with standardized wild apple fruit extract: a comparison of conventional and biodegradable emulsifiers
Pyrus malus fruit extract 路 International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2019 Effects of Investigational Moisturizers on the Skin Barrier and Microbiome following Exposure to Environmental Aggressors: A Randomized Clinical Trial and Ex Vivo Analysis
Yeast extract 路 Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023 Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration
Tocopheryl acetate 路 Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998 Topical Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Formulations for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review of Pre-Clinical and Early-Phase Clinical Evidence
Zinc oxide 路 Biomedicines, 2025 Enhanced Fluctuations in Facial Pore Size, Redness, and TEWL Caused by Mask Usage Are Normalized by the Application of a Moisturizer
Galactomyces ferment filtrate, Pitera essence, Galactomyces ferment filtrate pitera ferment filtrate, Pitera ferment filtrate galactomyces ferment filtrate, Pitera ferment filtrate, Sk-ii pitera concentrate, Pitera 路 Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022 Three clinical studies showing the anti-aging benefits of sodium salicylate in human skin
Sodium salicylate 路 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010 Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study
Panthenol, D-pantothenyl alcohol 路 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025 Standardized wild apple fruit extract as a bioactive agent in dermocosmetic products for efficacy skin hydration-In vitro and in vivo evaluation
Pyrus malus fruit extract 路 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022 Glycerol crosslinked vitamin E loaded xanthan gum and gellan gum nanoemulgels for topical management of dry skin
Xanthan gum 路 International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025 A Double-Blind, 12-Week Study to Evaluate the Antiaging Efficacy of a Cream Containing the NF魏B Inhibitor 4-Hexyl-1, 3-Phenylenediol and Ascorbic Acid-2 Glucoside in Adult Females
L-ascorbic acid 2-glucoside, Ascorbyl glucoside 路 Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2016 Protective properties of Av猫ne Thermal Spring Water on biomechanical, ultrastructural and clinical parameters of human skin
Water hungarian thermal water 路 Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2020 Significant Reversal of Facial Wrinkle, Pigmented Spot and Roughness by Daily Application of Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate-Containing Skin Products for 12 Months-An 11-Year Longitudinal Skin Aging Rejuvenation Study
Galactomyces ferment filtrate, Pitera essence, Pitera ferment filtrate galactomyces ferment filtrate, Galactomyces ferment filtrate pitera ferment filtrate, Pitera ferment filtrate, Pitera 路 Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023 Treatment with Ascorbyl Glucoside-Arginine Complex Ameliorates Solar Lentigos
L-ascorbic acid 2-glucoside, Ascorbyl glucoside 路 International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024 Effects of Malaysian thermal spring water as adjunct therapy for mild to moderate acne vulgaris - a prospective, randomised, controlled, split face study
Water hungarian thermal water 路 The Medical Journal of Malaysia, 2024 The Effectiveness of Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Dexpanthenol, and Centella Asiatica Combination Serum in the Treatment of Post-Acne Hyperpigmentation in Subjects with Skin of Color
Galactomyces ferment filtrate, Sk-ii pitera concentrate, Galactomyces ferment filtrate pitera ferment filtrate 路 Skinmed, 2021 Clinical Efficacy of Topical Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside in Enhancing Outcomes of Laser Gingival Depigmentation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Ascorbyl glucoside 路 Cureus, 2026 Biophysical effects of a natural peloid on normal skin
Sea silt hungarian mud 路 International Journal of Biometeorology, 2024
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