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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?

Both brands have their strengths, as SK-II provides a High fit for dry, acne-prone, and combination skin with products like Facial Treatment Essence, while Theramid is often noted for restorative, soothing moisturizers with a Ceramide Treatment that has a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin.

What is the difference between SK-II and Theramid?

SK-II is an established Japanese brand offering fragrance-free products that fit dry, acne-prone, and combination skin best, while Theramid is a newer Spanish brand focused on active treatments like peptides and ceramides. Reviewers frequently mention that Theramid provides restorative and soothing moisturizers, though the products on this page often come with formulation and compatibility issues. Additionally, SK-II does better with radiance, glow, balancing, hydration, and lightweight absorption, whereas Theramid performs better with visible anti-aging and gentle, non-irritating formulations.

SK-II or Theramid: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, SK-II fits dry skin with a High rating across the products on this page, while Theramid achieves a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin with its Ceramide Treatment. Both brands have no fragrance listed in their moisturizers on this page.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or Theramid?

Theramid is noted on this page for a high price, while SK-II is not.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SK-II or Theramid?

Both SK-II and Theramid offer products on this page that are a High fit for acne-prone skin, such as SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence and Theramid's Ceramide Treatment. However, users often mention formulation and compatibility issues with Theramid, while SK-II's products on this page list no fragrance.

When was SK-II founded compared to Theramid?

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

Which brand has products with no fragrance listed in their ingredients?

Both SK-II and Theramid have no fragrance listed in the ingredients for every product on this page.

Which brand offers better visible anti-aging according to review themes?

Theramid offers better visible anti-aging according to review themes.

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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