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SK-II vs Theramid

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SK-II and Theramid are distinguished skincare brands that offer thoughtful moisturizers, nourishing serums, rejuvenating masks, and refreshing toners designed to nurture various complexions. The Japanese pioneer relies on its signature ingredient, pitera, to suit acne-prone skin and dry skin best, while the Spanish innovator utilizes meticulously engineered formulas to suit balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin best. Both collections feature standout solutions like targeted essences and treatments for dark spots, acne-prone skin, and mature skin. They differ primarily in their founding heritage and key active compositions, delivering either time-tested efficacy or advanced specialized precision.

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 gives better radiance and glow along with lightweight absorption, whereas the products on this page from Theramid offer more visible anti-aging and gentler formulations.

What is the difference between SK-II and Theramid?

SK-II helps provide a better radiance and glow along with a lightweight absorption and feel, whereas Theramid stands out for more visible anti-aging and gentler, non-irritating formulations across the products on this page.

SK-II or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, SK-II fits dry skin with a High Lovi level across products like the Facial Treatment Essence and Skinpower Advanced Cream, while Theramid's Ceramide Treatment reaches a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention Theramid for restorative and soothing moisturizers, though the products on this page list no fragrance for either brand.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or Theramid?

Theramid is often mentioned for having a high price among review themes on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SK-II or Theramid?

When it comes to acne-prone skin, the products on this page for SK-II achieve a High fit level for breakout-prone types with items like Facial Treatment Essence and Facial Treatment Clear Lotion, whereas Theramid products like Ceramide Treatment also reach a High fit level for acne-prone skin.

Between SK-II and Theramid, which brand offers better results for anti-aging?

Theramid is the brand that offers better results for anti-aging, as visible anti-aging is one of the review themes where it does better than SK-II. For products on this page, Theramid features a Ceramide Treatment with a High Lovi fit for mature skin and Copper Peptide with a High fit for mature skin.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between SK-II and Theramid?

SK-II was founded in Japan in 1980, whereas Theramid was founded in Spain in 2022.

Which brand's products have more commonly reported formulation and compatibility issues, SK-II or Theramid?

Theramid is the brand whose products on this page have more commonly reported formulation and compatibility issues, while SK-II lists no fragrance across its items.

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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