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SK-II vs Catrice

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

SK-II and Catrice are distinguished beauty brands originating from Japan and Germany respectively, each offering specialized formulations for daily care. The Japanese pioneer is cherished for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, restorative masks, clarifying toners, and gentle pitera-powered products, while the German brand is beloved for refined eye products and advanced formulas. Both cater to various complexions, as the former suits dry sensitive skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, and mature skin, whereas its counterpart accommodates combination, oily, and normal skin best. They ultimately differ in their heritage, core ingredients, and targeted skin types, providing distinct options for discerning enthusiasts.

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

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Catrice is a German skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by cosnova.

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

Popular SK-II vs Catrice products

Questions and answers

SK-II or Catrice: which is better?

SK-II is better for a complete routine as the products on this page cover multiple categories like moisturizers, serums, and toners, whereas Catrice only features an under eye brightener. Lovi rates SK-II as a High fit for dry sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin types.

What is the difference between SK-II and Catrice?

SK-II offers a broad lineup of skincare products on this page featuring Pitera, with Lovi fit levels ranging from Average to Superior depending on the item and skin type, whereas Catrice only features an Under Eye Brightener on this page, which has a High fit level for dry and sensitive skin and an Average fit level for other skin types.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or Catrice?

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

Which causes fewer breakouts, SK-II or Catrice?

SK-II helps prevent breakouts for oily acne-prone skin with an average Lovi fit and for acne-prone skin with a High or Superior fit depending on the product on this page, whereas Catrice only features an Under Eye Brightener with an average Lovi fit for acne-prone skin.

Where and when were SK-II and Catrice founded, and who owns them?

SK-II was founded in 1980 in Japan and is owned by The Procter & Gamble Company. Catrice was founded in 2004 in Germany and is owned by cosnova.

Do any products from SK-II or Catrice contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product from SK-II and Catrice on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand offers more products on the page for addressing various skin types?

SK-II offers more products on the page for addressing various skin types, featuring multiple treatment options like essences, cleansers, and masks. Catrice only lists a single eye product on this 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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