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SK-II vs BABOR

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

SK-II and BABOR are two esteemed skincare names offering luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, soothing masks, refreshing toners, and refined exfoliants that elevate daily routines. SK-II anchors its formulas in the signature ingredient pitera, suiting dry and combination skin best by improving pore area, roughness, and redness, while the German brand brings a sense of calm and balance to dry, normal, and combination skin through gentle yet effective care. Ultimately, both differ through their unique country origins, founding years, and distinct standout solutions addressing acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin.

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

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BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

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

Popular SK-II vs BABOR products

Questions and answers

SK-II or BABOR: which is better?

BABOR is a better fit for many concerns, as the products on this page achieve Superior fit levels across multiple skin types. Meanwhile, SK-II fits dry, combination, and dry sensitive skin best.

What is the difference between SK-II and BABOR?

BABOR fits dry skin with a Superior Lovi rating for its Enzyme Cleanser, whereas SK-II fits dry skin with a High Lovi rating for products like its Facial Treatment Essence.

SK-II or BABOR: which moisturizer is better?

BABOR is better for dry sensitive skin because its Hydra Plus moisturizer achieves a Superior fit according to Lovi, whereas SK-II moisturizers on this page achieve a High fit for that skin type.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or BABOR?

This page does not contain pricing information, so it cannot be determined whether SK-II or BABOR is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SK-II or BABOR?

BABOR's Enzyme Cleanser has a Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas the products on this page by SK-II mostly achieve a High or Average fit. Both brands offer fragrance-free options that are unlikely to irritate sensitive skin.

Which brand has been around longer, SK-II or BABOR, and in which countries were they founded?

BABOR has been around longer than SK-II, having been founded in Germany in 1956, whereas SK-II was founded in Japan in 1980.

Do any products from SK-II or BABOR contain fragrance according to their ingredient lists?

Every product from SK-II on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while BABOR has mixed results with one of its two products containing fragrance.

How does the Lovi fit level of the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence compare to the BABOR Hydra Plus for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi gives the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence a High fit level and the BABOR Hydra Plus a Superior fit level. Both products on this page help moisturize dry skin.

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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