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SK-II vs Eminence

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SK-II and Eminence are distinguished skincare lines that offer luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, clarifying toners, restorative masks, and pure botanical formulas. The Japanese brand founded in 1980 anchors its range in the signature ingredient pitera, whereas its organic counterpart is widely beloved for the pure botanical potency of its formulas. Both suit dry skin best, though the first also targets acne-prone skin, and the second additionally suits sensitive and combination skin. They differ because the former utilizes formulations designed to address imbalances through ingredients that actively improve pore area, roughness, and redness, while the latter delivers visible renewal with a gentle, soothing touch.

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

Popular SK-II vs Eminence products

People Say

SK-IIEminence
  • Hydration and moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels baby soft — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “Not too thick — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
    • “hydrates without leaving me shiny — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
  • Lightweight texture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't feel heavy — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “buttery and great — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “Absorbs into the skin quickly. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
  • Soothing and calming Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “calms my irritation — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “cleared up my acne — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “cooling effect — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
  • Radiance and glow Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Improves skin texture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Smooth and radiant finish Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Skin feels soft — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
    • “My skin appeared more even toned. — SK-II Genoptics Ultraura Essence”
  • High price Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “pricey but worth it — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “spent a lot of money — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
    • “Not worth money — Eminence Arctic Berry Peptide Radiance Cream”
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Unpleasant scent Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “smells slightly like saliva — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “fragrance is terrible — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “strong tea tree smell — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
  • Breakouts and skin reactions Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “caused tiny red bumps — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “dried to a tacky finish — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “irritated my skin horribly — Eminence Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer”
    • “didn't feel hydrating enough — Eminence Clear Skin Probiotic Moisturizer”
  • Lack of results Often MentionedNot noted
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

Questions and answers

SK-II or Eminence: which is better?

Both brands have their strengths, as Eminence offers superior soothing hydration, while SK-II achieves better radiance and skin texture with its products on this page. Reviewers often mention Eminence for its hydrating and cooling moisturizers, though some note a high price point and strong scent.

What is the difference between SK-II and Eminence?

Eminence features independent ownership and better hydration, lightweight texture, and soothing reviews, while SK-II features Procter & Gamble ownership and better radiance and skin texture. Reviewers often mention a high price point for Eminence, and Lovi rates SK-II as a High fit for dry skin.

SK-II or Eminence: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Eminence performs better for hydration and soothing, while SK-II achieves higher Lovi fit levels for dry and mature skin types. Reviewers often mention that Eminence offers hydrating, absorbent, soothing, and cooling moisturizers, though some dislike the strong scent.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or Eminence?

Eminence often receives feedback from reviewers about having a high price point. Lovi notes that the products on this page for SK-II do not feature this high price drawback.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SK-II or Eminence?

Both SK-II and Eminence are equal when it comes to breakouts and skin reactions, as reviewers report similar experiences with both brands on this page. Lovi rates the products on this page for breakout-prone skin anywhere from Average to Superior for SK-II and High to Average for Eminence.

Which brand is older, SK-II or Eminence?

Eminence is the older brand, having been founded in 1958, whereas SK-II was founded in 1980.

Do products from SK-II or Eminence contain fragrance?

Every product from SK-II and Eminence on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand is better for improving skin texture, SK-II or Eminence?

SK-II is better for improving skin texture based on the review themes on this page. Reviewers report that SK-II excels at improving skin texture, whereas Eminence does not match this performance.

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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