SK-II skincare
SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.
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Skincare enthusiasts across the globe cherish SK-II for its luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, clarifying toners, and restorative masks, all anchored by its signature ingredient, pitera. Its products suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best, thanks to formulations designed to address imbalances. To target specific concerns, the brand offers standout solutions such as the Genoptics Ultraura Essence for acne-prone skin, the Facial Treatment Essence for skin with dark spots, and the Facial Treatment Clear Lotion for mature skin. Through regular application, its key ingredients actively improve pore area, roughness, and redness.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
Pitera
This page covers some of the most popular SK-II products; for the whole SK-II range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 21.8k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise SK-II for hydrating formulas, radiant glow, and improved skin texture. The most common complaints are high prices and skin irritation or breakouts.
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Questions and answers
Is SK-II good for oily skin?
Yes, SK-II is good for oily skin because Lovi rates the SK-II-focused routine High for oily skin. The SK-II products on this page help keep skin balanced without heavy oils, and Pitera helps improve skin texture and daily pore appearance.
Is SK-II worth it?
SK-II is worth considering, as Lovi rates its routines Superior for dry skin and High for oily skin and acne-prone skin. The SK-II products on this page help keep skin soft and smooth with Pitera.
What are SK-II's best products?
SK-II's best products are the Genoptics Ultraura Essence, which Lovi rates Superior for acne-prone and oily skin, and the Facial Treatment Essence, which Lovi rates High for dry and acne-prone skin. The SK-II products on this page list no fragrance.
Which SK-II moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Facial Treatment Essence is the best choice for dry skin, and Skinpower Advanced Cream is another strong option for it. Lovi rates both options High for dry skin.
Does SK-II cause breakouts?
SK-II is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the SK-II products on this page help keep the skin clear and smooth. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for acne-prone skin.
Is SK-II fragrance-free?
Yes, the SK-II products on this page are fragrance-free.
What are the key ingredients in SK-II products?
The key ingredient in SK-II products is Pitera, which helps support the skin. Lovi notes that the SK-II products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
How do I build a SK-II skincare routine?
To build an SK-II routine for dry skin, apply the Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil to remove makeup, followed by the Facial Treatment Mask once a week, the Genoptics Ultraura Essence as your treatment, and the Facial Treatment Essence to keep your skin soft and moisturized. Lovi rates the SK-II routine for dry skin as Superior.
Where can I buy SK-II, and how much does it cost?
SK-II is available to buy on this page with prices starting at €86.40 and going up to €309.00, and most items cost between €86.90 and €174.54.
What are good alternatives to SK-II?
Good alternatives to SK-II include Biore, Hada Labo, Shiseido, Shiseido Senka, DHC, and Pair, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi. These similar brands offer alternative product selections for shoppers exploring options outside the SK-II range.
SK-II vs Biore: which is better?
SK-II is better for dry skin, where Lovi rates the SK-II-focused routine Superior compared to High for Biore, while both brands rate High for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Who owns SK-II, and where is it from?
SK-II is a Japanese brand founded in 1980, owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.
Is SK-II cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list SK-II as cruelty-free.
Is SK-II good for dry skin?
Yes, SK-II is good for dry skin because Lovi rates the SK-II-focused routine Superior for this skin type. The SK-II products on this page help keep dry skin soft and smooth with Pitera.
Is SK-II good for sensitive skin?
Yes, SK-II is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the SK-II-focused routine High for sensitive skin. The SK-II products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is SK-II good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, SK-II is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. The SK-II products on this page help keep the skin calm and clear with the key ingredient Pitera, which may benefit pore health and skin texture.
Is SK-II good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, SK-II helps with skin that has dark spots, and Lovi rates products like the Facial Treatment Essence High for this skin type. The SK-II products on this page help improve skin tone and texture using its signature key ingredient, Pitera.
Is SK-II good for mature skin?
Yes, SK-II is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates products like the Facial Treatment Essence, Facial Treatment Clear Lotion, Skinpower Advanced Cream, Genoptics Ultraura Essence, and Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil High for mature skin.
Research behind SK-II's key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Effects of ascorbic acid on gingival melanin pigmentation in vitro and in vivo
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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.
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