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SK-II vs Theramid

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SK-II and Theramid are luxury skincare brands that offer advanced moisturizers and targeted serums. SK-II features signature pitera to suit dry and acne-prone skin, while Theramid relies on engineered formulas for balanced, dry, combination, oily, and sensitive skin. Standout solutions from the Japanese brand include 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, whereas the Spanish brand offers the Ceramide Treatment for acne-prone skin, the Copper Peptide for skin with dark spots, and the DERMA-PEPTIDES for mature skin. Ultimately, the brands differ in their founding eras, ownership, and ingredient philosophies, allowing users to choose between the restorative routines of the former and the specialized precision of the latter.

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 and Theramid each excel in different areas, with SK-II offering higher ratings for radiance and lightweight feel, while Theramid provides restorative and soothing moisturizers that achieve better visible anti-aging results. Lovi shows that SK-II products on this page fit dry, acne-prone, and oily skin best.

What is the difference between SK-II and Theramid?

SK-II helps provide a better radiance and glow, whereas Theramid is known for its visible anti-aging benefits and soothing moisturizers. Lovi rates SK-II as a good fit for dry, acne-prone, and oily skin, while Theramid features products like Ceramide Treatment with a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin.

SK-II or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, SK-II has High fits across dry, dry sensitive, and mature skin types with the products on this page, while Theramid achieves a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin with its Ceramide Treatment. Both brands list no fragrance in their products on this page.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or Theramid?

Theramid is often mentioned as having a high price on this page, while SK-II is not highlighted for affordability.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SK-II or Theramid?

Both SK-II and Theramid have products on this page with varying fit levels for acne-prone skin, such as SK-II Facial Treatment Essence with a High fit and Theramid Ceramide Treatment with a High fit. Reviewers often mention formulation and compatibility issues for Theramid, which may impact breakout-prone users.

Which brand was founded earlier, SK-II or Theramid?

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

Do any products from SK-II or Theramid contain fragrance?

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

Which brand performs better for radiance and glow according to review themes?

SK-II performs better for radiance and glow according to the review themes on the page.

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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