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Clarins vs SK-II

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

Clarins and SK-II are esteemed skincare brands rooted in French botanical tradition and Japanese biotechnology, respectively. Clarins delivers nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, delicate eye products, and refreshing toners driven by soothing shea and replenishing squalane, suiting sensitive and mature skin best. Conversely, SK-II offers luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, clarifying toners, and restorative masks anchored by its signature pitera, catering primarily to dry and acne-prone skin. While both elevate daily routines through specialized care, the former emphasizes gentle natural elements for comfort, and the latter utilizes targeted formulations to refine skin imbalances.

Clarins is a French skincare brand founded in 1954 and owned by Famille C (Groupe Clarins).

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

Popular Clarins vs SK-II products

People Say

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  • Hydration and Radiance Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “absorbs immediately — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • High Price Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “too expensive for results — Clarins Total Eye Lift”
    • “very expensive — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

Clarins vs SK-II routines for dry skin

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Clarins vs SK-II routines for oily skin

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Clarins vs SK-II routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Clarins or SK-II: which is better?

Clarins and SK-II are both great choices, with Clarins offering a higher price point and SK-II providing fragrance-free formulas across all products on this page.

What is the difference between Clarins and SK-II?

Clarins, founded in 1954 in France and owned by Famille C, offers products that are mostly fragranced and often feature key ingredients like shea butter and squalane, while SK-II, founded in 1980 in Japan and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991, features fragrance-free formulas centered around the ingredient Pitera.

Clarins or SK-II for dry skin?

For dry skin, Lovi finds that SK-II has a superior routine fit compared to Clarins. The products on this page for both brands feature hydrating formulas, though Clarins is frequently noted for a high price point.

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Clarins or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, SK-II achieves a superior routine fit for dry skin compared to Clarins, which has a high fit for the products on this page. SK-II's moisturizers are fragrance-free, whereas almost all Clarins moisturizers on this page contain fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Clarins or SK-II?

SK-II is more affordable than Clarins because high price point is a negatively mentioned review theme specifically for Clarins.

Clarins or SK-II: which brand offers fragrance-free products?

SK-II offers fragrance-free products, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas almost all Clarins products contain fragrance.

Which brand was founded earlier and in which country, Clarins or SK-II?

Clarins was founded earlier, in 1954 in France, while SK-II was founded in 1980 in Japan.

Clarins or SK-II: which brand's routine is better for dry sensitive skin?

Lovi rates Clarins as a High fit and SK-II as a High fit for dry sensitive skin, making both brands equal choices for this skin type.

Clarins or SK-II for oily skin?

SK-II is a better fit for oily skin than Clarins, as Lovi rates SK-II's routine fit for oily skin as High while Clarins achieves an Average rating.

Clarins or SK-II for sensitive skin?

Both Clarins and SK-II offer a high Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, making them equally suitable choices.

Clarins or SK-II for acne-prone skin?

Both Clarins and SK-II are a High fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. SK-II relies on Pitera, whereas Clarins incorporates ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which helps hydrate the skin.

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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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