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SK-II vs Theramid

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SK-II and Theramid are distinguished skincare brands that offer transformative moisturizers and targeted serums. SK-II is renowned for its pitera-infused formulas that best suit acne-prone and dry sensitive skin, while the Spanish brand relies on meticulously engineered compositions to support balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin types. Ultimately, they differ through their foundational ingredients and origins, giving users distinct paths to address dark spots, uneven texture, and maturity.

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

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Theramid is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Cosnova Group since 2026.

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

Popular SK-II vs Theramid products

People Say

SK-IITheramid
  • Improves texture and smoothness Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “the texture is a sophisticated, lightweight gel that absorbs almost instantly without leaving a sticky residue — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
  • Radiance and glow Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Skin looks brighter — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
    • “instantly gives the skin a radiant glow and freshness — Theramid Copper Peptide”
  • Balances and hydrates Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “balanced my oily T-zone — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “Provides long-lasting hydration — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
  • Visible anti-aging Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Fine lines are less visible — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “my skin feels incredibly fed and plump — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “reducing the appearance of fine lines — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
  • Gentle and non-irritating formulation Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Suitable for sensitive skin — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “incredibly gentle... I experienced zero redness or irritation — Theramid Copper Peptide”
  • Lightweight absorption and feel Often MentionedNot noted
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “Leaves skin soft, feels moisturized, does not dry out skin. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
    • “Watery consistency — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
  • High price Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Lack of results Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “Nearly 2 months in, no result — Theramid Copper Peptide”
    • “Overhyped by influencers — Theramid DERMA-PEPTIDES”
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Unpleasant scent or fragrance Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “Didn't like the scent — Theramid Ceramide Treatment”
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

Questions and answers

SK-II or Theramid: which is better?

SK-II delivers better radiance, hydration, and lightweight feel, whereas Theramid provides stronger anti-aging results and more gentle, soothing formulas, though the products on this page often come with a higher price and formulation issues. Lovi gives SK-II high fits for acne-prone, dry sensitive, and oily skin, and Theramid a superior fit for dry sensitive skin.

What is the difference between SK-II and Theramid?

SK-II offers better radiance and glow along with lightweight absorption, whereas Theramid provides more visible anti-aging effects and a gentler, non-irritating formulation. Lovi rates SK-II as a High fit for acne-prone skin and dry sensitive skin, and Theramid achieves a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin with its Ceramide Treatment.

SK-II or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, SK-II has High fits across dry, acne-prone, and mature skin for products like its Skinpower Advanced Cream, while Theramid achieves a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin and High fits across most skin types with its Ceramide Treatment. Reviewers mention that Theramid offers restorative, soothing moisturizers, though the products on this page have no fragrance listed for either brand.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or Theramid?

Theramid is noted on the page for having a high price, while SK-II products on this page are not described as more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SK-II or Theramid?

When it comes to acne-prone skin, SK-II has products on this page with a Superior fit level, whereas Theramid products on this page reach up to a High fit level.

Which brand offers better visible anti-aging benefits, SK-II or Theramid?

Theramid is the brand that offers better visible anti-aging benefits compared to SK-II according to the page reviews. The products on this page for both brands contain no fragrance.

Do SK-II and Theramid products contain any fragrance?

Every product on this page from both SK-II and Theramid lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand has a wider selection of serums on the page?

SK-II has a wider selection of serums on this page, offering products like Genoptics Ultraura Essence and Genoptics Spot Essence. Theramid features one serum listed as Copper Peptide.

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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