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SK-II vs MAËLYS

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

SK-II and MAËLYS are distinct skincare brands designed to address diverse complexion needs. SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991, offering thoughtfully formulated moisturizers, nourishing serums, rejuvenating masks, refreshing toners, and more, all anchored by its signature ingredient, pitera, which suits acne-prone skin and dry skin best. In contrast, MAËLYS is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas that suit all skin types best and deliver thoughtful care through specialized solutions. Both brands differ in their founding history, signature ingredients, and specific skin type suitability, yet each provides standout products like the Genoptics Ultraura Essence, Facial Treatment Essence, Facial Treatment Clear Lotion, TOO-FINE, and RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum to gently nurture delicate complexions.

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

Popular SK-II vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

SK-II or MAËLYS: which is better?

SK-II is the better choice for most shoppers, as the products on this page achieve High to Superior Lovi fit levels across many skin types. In contrast, MAËLYS mostly earns Low fit levels on this page.

What is the difference between SK-II and MAËLYS?

SK-II fits acne-prone, dry, and oily acne-prone skin best, while MAËLYS has no best-fit skin types listed for its products on this page. Furthermore, SK-II's products on this page contain no fragrance, whereas MAËLYS includes fragrance in one of its two products.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or MAËLYS?

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

Which causes fewer breakouts, SK-II or MAËLYS?

SK-II causes fewer breakouts than MAËLYS, as Lovi rates the products on this page from SK-II as a High or Average fit for acne-prone skin, while MAËLYS products rate low for acne-prone skin.

When were SK-II and MAËLYS each founded?

SK-II was founded in 1980, while MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

Which brand uses Pitera as a key ingredient across its products?

SK-II uses Pitera as a key ingredient across the products on this page.

How does the fragrance content compare between SK-II and MAËLYS products?

Every product on the SK-II page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas MAËLYS includes fragrance in one of its two products 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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