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Skintific vs SK-II

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

Skintific and SK-II are distinct skincare lines celebrated for their thoughtful formulations and targeted care. The former is loved for its soothing moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens featuring effective ingredients that suit dry sensitive skin and dry skin best. Meanwhile, the Japanese brand founded in 1980 is deeply cherished for its transformative moisturizers, targeted serums, restorative masks, and balancing toners elevated by pitera, making both well-suited for acne-prone skin as well. While the first relies on carefully selected components to support overall resilience, the second measurably improves pore area, roughness, and redness through regular application.

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 Skintific and SK-II products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Skintific vs SK-II products

People Say

SkintificSK-II
  • Lightweight texture and absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Brightening, 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”
    • “Skin looks brighter — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
    • “Tampak lebih cerah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Skin texture improvement and smoothing Sometimes NotedMostly 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”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Application and cleansing features Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “mess-free application — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “skin feels fresh — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “didn't dry out skin — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara, melts stubborn makeup, removes sunscreen easily. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • Balancing and hydration Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “Leaves skin soft, feels moisturized, does not dry out skin. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • Calming, soothing and barrier repair Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • High price point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Scent and fragrance complaints Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “Bau jamu/rempah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “smells slightly like saliva — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Lack of visible changes Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Gada perubahan apapun — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

Skintific vs SK-II routines for dry skin

Buy Skintific routine · AED 529.61 · 94% fitBuy SK-II routine · AED 2,470.10 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Skintific vs SK-II routines for oily skin

Buy Skintific routine · AED 1,025.94 · 94% fitBuy SK-II routine · AED 2,468.63 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Skintific vs SK-II routines for combination skin

Buy Skintific routine · AED 914.88 · 93% fitBuy SK-II routine · AED 2,424.45 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

Skintific or SK-II: which is better?

Skintific is better for lightweight texture and barrier repair, while SK-II is better for brightening and hydration. On this page, Skintific has a Superior routine fit for every skin type, whereas SK-II has a High fit for most skin types.

What is the difference between Skintific and SK-II?

Skintific is known for its lightweight textures and barrier repair with products like 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel, whereas SK-II focuses on brightening and balancing with its signature Pitera ingredient.

Scientific Reports, 2022International Journal of Dermatology, 2008

Skintific or SK-II for dry skin?

For dry skin, Skintific is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior while SK-II achieves a High fit. Reviewers also note that Skintific does better for calming, soothing, and barrier repair.

Skintific or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

Both brands offer moisturizers for different skin needs, with Skintific delivering a lightweight texture and barrier repair and SK-II focusing on brightening and hydration. Lovi gives Skintific's 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel a High fit for dry and dry sensitive skin, while SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence achieves a High fit across multiple skin types including dry, acne-prone, and mature skin.

Scientific Reports, 2022International Journal of Dermatology, 2008

Which is more affordable, Skintific or SK-II?

SK-II has a high price point, whereas Skintific is noted on this page for having a high price point as well.

Which brand performs better for brightening, radiance and glow, Skintific or SK-II?

SK-II performs better for brightening, radiance and glow. The products on this page help improve skin luminosity.

What are the founding years and countries of origin for Skintific and SK-II?

Skintific was founded in 2021 with no country of origin listed on the page, while SK-II was founded in 1980 in Japan.

Which brand has products that are better for calming, soothing, and barrier repair?

Skintific does better for calming, soothing, and barrier repair according to the review themes on this page. Lovi rates the routine fit for sensitive skin as Superior for Skintific and High for SK-II.

Skintific or SK-II for oily skin?

For oily skin, both Skintific and SK-II are great choices, with Skintific achieving a Superior routine fit and SK-II reaching a High fit. Reviewers note that Skintific does better for lightweight texture and absorption, while SK-II leads in balancing and hydration.

Skintific or SK-II for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both brands offer good options, but Lovi rates Skintific Superior overall compared to SK-II's High fit. Every product on this page for both Skintific and SK-II lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Skintific or SK-II for acne-prone skin?

Both Skintific and SK-II achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Skintific features lightweight texture and calming properties, while SK-II leans toward brightening and smoothing benefits.

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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