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Clarins vs SK-II

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

Clarins and SK-II are esteemed skincare houses originating from France and Japan, respectively. The French line relies on nourishing shea and hydrating squalane to craft luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, soothing eye products, and gentle toners that suit sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin best. Meanwhile, the Japanese brand uses pitera to power its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, restorative masks, clarifying toners, and gentle formulations that cater to dry sensitive skin and combination skin. While both share a devotion to gentle care, they differ in their foundational ingredients and regional heritage, offering distinct paths to a balanced complexion.

Clarins is a French skincare brand founded in 1954 and owned by Famille C (Groupe Clarins).

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

Popular Clarins vs SK-II products

People Say

ClarinsSK-II
  • Hydration and Radiance Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin drinks it up — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “absorbs immediately — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • High Price Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “too expensive for results — Clarins Total Eye Lift”
    • “very expensive — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

Clarins vs SK-II routines for dry skin

Buy SK-II routine · SAR 2,157.75 · 83% fitBuy Clarins routine · SAR 1,448.55 · 73% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Clarins vs SK-II routines for oily skin

Buy SK-II routine · SAR 1,935.93 · 89% fitBuy Clarins routine · SAR 1,548.77 · 71% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Clarins vs SK-II routines for combination skin

Buy SK-II routine · SAR 2,044.94 · 90% fitBuy Clarins routine · SAR 1,389.25 · 74% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Clarins or SK-II: which is better?

Clarins and SK-II both perform equally well for hydration and radiance according to reviewer themes on this page. However, the products on this page show that SK-II generally offers superior routine fit for dry sensitive, acne-prone, and combination skin types.

What is the difference between Clarins and SK-II?

Clarins offers French-rooted products with rich textures and common fragrances, while SK-II features Japanese-formulated items that are fragrance-free across the products on this page. Lovi finds that Clarins fits sensitive, mature, and dry sensitive skin best, whereas SK-II offers superior routines for dry sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Clarins or SK-II for dry skin?

SK-II fits dry skin with a High routine fit level, whereas Clarins has an Average routine fit level on this page. The products on this page help deliver hydration using key ingredients like sodium hyaluronate.

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Clarins or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

When it comes to moisturizers, SK-II offers a High routine fit for dry skin with products like Facial Treatment Essence, whereas the products on this page for Clarins have an Average fit for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, Clarins or SK-II?

SK-II is more affordable on this page, whereas a high price point is a widely mentioned drawback for the products on this page from Clarins.

Clarins or SK-II for oily skin?

SK-II fits oily skin better than Clarins, as Lovi rates SK-II as High for this skin type while Clarins is Average. Reviewers also note that the products on this page from Clarins frequently have a high price.

Clarins or SK-II for sensitive skin?

Both Clarins and SK-II are a High fit for sensitive skin. However, Lovi notes that the products on this page from Clarins frequently list fragrance, whereas every SK-II product on this page lists no fragrance.

Clarins or SK-II for acne-prone skin?

SK-II has a superior fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Clarins has an average fit. Lovi rates SK-II higher for this skin type across the products on this page.

Clarins or SK-II for mature skin?

Both Clarins and SK-II are a High fit for mature skin. Reviewers often mention that the products on this page for Clarins offer hydrating and smoothing moisturizers, though they also note a high price point.

Clarins or SK-II for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, SK-II is a better fit with a Superior routine fit level compared to Clarins and its High fit level, while both brands feature fragrance-free options or varying formulations.

Clarins or SK-II for skin with dark spots?

Both Clarins and SK-II offer products on this page that are a High fit for skin with dark spots. Lovi rates the dark spot fit for both brands equally across their ranges.

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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