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Skintific vs SK-II

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

Skintific and SK-II are distinct skincare lines, with the former loved for its moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens featuring effective formulas, and the latter cherished for its luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, clarifying toners, and restorative masks anchored by pitera. Skintific suits all skin types best, offering standout solutions like the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist for acne-prone skin, the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel for skin with dark spots, and the MUGWORT for mature skin. Conversely, the Japanese brand suits dry skin and acne-prone skin best, featuring formulations to address imbalances, with standout products like 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, SK-II's key ingredients actively improve pore area, roughness, and redness, highlighting how both differ significantly in their approach to targeted skincare.

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

Popular Skintific vs SK-II products

People Say

SkintificSK-II
  • Lightweight texture and absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “light as air — Skintific MATE FIT”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Brightening, radiance and glow Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Tampak lebih cerah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Skin texture improvement and smoothing Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Smoother skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
  • Application and cleansing features Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “mess-free application — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “skin feels fresh — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “didn't dry out skin — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara, melts stubborn makeup, removes sunscreen easily. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • Balancing and hydration Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “Leaves skin soft, feels moisturized, does not dry out skin. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • Calming, soothing and barrier repair Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
    • “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
    • “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
  • High price point Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Scent and fragrance complaints Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
    • “Bau jamu/rempah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “smells slightly like saliva — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Lack of visible changes Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Gada perubahan apapun — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

Questions and answers

Skintific or SK-II: which is better?

SK-II stands out for brightening and hydration, whereas the products on this page from Skintific do better with calming and barrier repair. Every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What is the difference between Skintific and SK-II?

SK-II stands out for brightening and balancing hydration, whereas Skintific is noted for its lightweight texture and barrier repair.

Skintific or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

SK-II offers better balancing and hydration for moisturizers like the Facial Treatment Essence, while Skintific products on this page provide great calming and soothing barrier repair with options like the 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel. Lovi rates the Facial Treatment Essence with a High fit for dry skin, acne-prone skin, and mature skin.

Which is more affordable, Skintific or SK-II?

Skintific is more affordable, although high price point is noted as a drawback for the products on this page.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Skintific or SK-II?

Both brands offer products that help with breakouts, though Skintific is rated High for acne-prone skin with items like its All Day Light Sunscreen Mist while SK-II features its Genoptics Ultraura Essence with a Superior fit.

Between Skintific and SK-II, which brand performs better for calming, soothing, and barrier repair?

Skintific performs better for calming, soothing, and barrier repair, as the products on this page excel in those areas compared to SK-II. Lovi rates the barrier moisture gel as a High fit for dry and dry sensitive skin, and every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Scientific Reports, 2022International Journal of Dermatology, 2008

Which brand is better for brightening, radiance, and glow, Skintific or SK-II?

SK-II is better for brightening, radiance, and glow, as the products on this page outperform Skintific in those areas. Every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Skintific and SK-II compare?

Skintific was founded in 2021 and is owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd., whereas SK-II was founded in 1980 in Japan and has been owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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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