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SK-II vs BABOR

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

SK-II and BABOR are esteemed skincare brands rooted in distinct traditions, offering thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, nourishing serums, rejuvenating masks, refreshing toners, and refined exfoliants that elevate daily routines. SK-II anchors its collections in its signature ingredient, pitera, while the German house utilizes gentle yet effective compounds to nurture delicate complexions. The Japanese brand suits acne-prone skin and dry skin best, whereas the second option suits dry, normal, and combination skin best. They differ primarily in their heritage, foundational ingredients, and the specific textural qualities they impart to the skin.

SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

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This page compares some of the most popular SK-II and BABOR products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular SK-II vs BABOR products

Questions and answers

SK-II or BABOR: which is better?

BABOR is better than SK-II for overall versatility because its Enzyme Cleanser achieves a Superior fit level across all tested skin types. Lovi rates BABOR Enzyme Cleanser as Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, and mature skin.

What is the difference between SK-II and BABOR?

BABOR fits sensitive skin and acne-prone skin with a Superior Lovi rating across the products on this page, while SK-II fits acne-prone skin, dry skin, and oily acne-prone skin best with its routines. Lovi rates SK-II products up to High or Superior for most skin types, and every SK-II product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

SK-II or BABOR: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers on this page, BABOR Hydra Plus achieves a Superior Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin, while SK-II Facial Treatment Essence and Skinpower Advanced Cream achieve a High fit for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or BABOR?

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

Which causes fewer breakouts, SK-II or BABOR?

For acne-prone skin, BABOR Enzyme Cleanser achieves a Superior Lovi fit, while SK-II products on this page show High, Average, or Superior fits.

Which brand is older, SK-II or BABOR?

BABOR is older than SK-II, having been founded in Germany in 1956 compared to SK-II which started in Japan in 1980.

Do products from SK-II or BABOR contain fragrance?

BABOR includes fragrance in some of its products on this page, specifically Hydra Plus, while every product on the SK-II page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand was founded in Germany?

BABOR was founded in Germany in 1956.

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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