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SK-II vs MAËLYS

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

SK-II and MAËLYS are distinct skincare brands designed to address diverse complexion needs. SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991, offering thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, nourishing serums, rejuvenating masks, refreshing toners, and more, all anchored by its signature ingredient, pitera, which suits acne-prone skin and dry skin best. In contrast, MAËLYS is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas that suit all skin types best and deliver thoughtful care through specialized solutions. Both brands differ in their founding history, signature ingredients, and specific skin type suitability, yet each provides standout products like the Genoptics Ultraura Essence, Facial Treatment Essence, Facial Treatment Clear Lotion, TOO-FINE, and RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum to gently nurture delicate complexions.

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 MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular SK-II vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

SK-II or MAËLYS: which is better?

SK-II is the better choice on this page, as Lovi rates its products like Facial Treatment Essence and Genoptics Ultraura Essence with High to Superior fit levels across many skin types, whereas MAËLYS products mostly show Low or Average fits. Furthermore, SK-II lists no fragrance across any of its products on this page.

What is the difference between SK-II and MAËLYS?

SK-II stands out with products on this page offering High to Superior Lovi fits for various skin types and featuring Pitera, while MAËLYS offers products with mostly Low fits and includes fragrance in some items.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or MAËLYS?

The page facts do not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of SK-II and MAËLYS.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SK-II or MAËLYS?

SK-II fits acne-prone skin with High or Superior Lovi levels across several products on this page, whereas MAËLYS products on this page generally have low fit levels for acne-prone skin. Therefore, SK-II helps prevent breakouts much better than MAËLYS.

How does the founding year and parent company compare between SK-II and MAËLYS?

SK-II was founded in 1980 in Japan and has been owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by the Barinboim Group.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products listed on the page, SK-II or MAËLYS?

SK-II has more fragrance-free products on this page, as every SK-II product lists no fragrance in its ingredients compared to only one MAËLYS product.

How do the Lovi fit levels for dry skin compare between SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence and MAËLYS's TOO-FINE serum?

SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence achieves a High Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas MAËLYS's TOO-FINE serum receives a Low fit level for the same skin type.

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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