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SK-II vs Azclear

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

SK-II and Azclear are beloved skincare names offering thoughtfully formulated products for various complexions. The Japanese brand founded in 1980 is known for its nourishing serums, rejuvenating masks, and refreshing toners anchored by pitera, while the other is appreciated for its soothing serums and balanced formulas. Both options suit acne-prone skin best, though the former also nurtures dry skin, matures skin, and addresses dark spots with standout solutions like the Facial Treatment Essence. They differ because the first relies on pitera to improve pores, roughness, and redness, whereas the second offers a gentle Medicated Lotion tailored for sensitive and reactive skin.

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

Popular SK-II vs Azclear products

Questions and answers

SK-II or Azclear: which is better?

SK-II has a High fit for dry skin, whereas Azclear has a Low fit for dry skin.

What is the difference between SK-II and Azclear?

SK-II offers a broader range of products that fit acne-prone, dry, and oily acne-prone skin best with High to Superior levels according to Lovi, whereas Azclear features a single medicated lotion that achieves a High fit for oily acne-prone skin. Both brands have no fragrance listed in the ingredients of the products on this page.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or Azclear?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of SK-II and Azclear.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SK-II or Azclear?

SK-II helps acne-prone skin with a High Lovi fit for products like Facial Treatment Essence, while Azclear Medicated Lotion has an Average fit for acne-prone skin. Azclear relies on azelaic acid, which helps manage acne as shown in studies.

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Which brand has been around longer, SK-II or Azclear?

SK-II has been around longer, having been founded in Japan in 1980, whereas Azclear was founded in 2010.

Do either SK-II or Azclear products contain fragrance?

The products on this page for both SK-II and Azclear list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which company owns SK-II and which company owns Azclear?

The Procter & Gamble Company owns SK-II, while Ego Pharmaceuticals owns Azclear.

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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