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SK-II vs ILIA Beauty

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

SK-II and ILIA Beauty are distinct skincare lines created to nurture various complexions through thoughtful, specialized formulations. The Japanese brand relies on nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, restorative masks, clarifying toners, and pitera to soothe dry sensitive skin and combination skin, while addressing dark spots, acne, and mature skin. Conversely, the Canadian brand is widely loved for its gentle moisturizers that suit dry, normal, and combination skin best, featuring standout products like The Base Face Milk for acne-prone skin. While both prioritize healthy complexions, they differ in their heritage, specific formulations, and targeted approaches to daily routines.

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

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ILIA Beauty is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2011 and owned by Famille C since 2022.

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

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Questions and answers

SK-II or ILIA Beauty: which is better?

SK-II is the better choice for this comparison because the products on this page offer a wide range of high fit levels across various skin types, whereas ILIA Beauty only features a single average-fit moisturizer. Lovi rates SK-II as having high fits for dry, sensitive, and combination skin, making it a more versatile brand.

What is the difference between SK-II and ILIA Beauty?

SK-II offers a wide range of facial treatments, with Lovi rating the Genoptics Ultraura Essence at a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, whereas ILIA Beauty features only The Base Face Milk on this page, which Lovi rates as an Average fit for skin with dark spots.

SK-II or ILIA Beauty: which moisturizer is better?

SK-II is the better choice for moisturizers because the products on this page, such as Facial Treatment Essence and Skinpower Advanced Cream, earn High ratings for dry and mature skin, whereas ILIA Beauty only offers The Base Face Milk, which rates Average for those skin types.

Which is more affordable, SK-II or ILIA Beauty?

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

Which causes fewer breakouts, SK-II or ILIA Beauty?

Both SK-II and ILIA Beauty list no fragrance in the products on this page, and SK-II fits acne-prone skin best with a High or Superior fit across several products.

When were SK-II and ILIA Beauty founded and who owns them?

SK-II was founded in Japan in 1980 and has been owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991. ILIA Beauty was founded in Canada in 2011 and is owned by Famille C.

Do SK-II and ILIA Beauty products contain fragrance?

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

Which brand has more products featured on the comparison page, SK-II or ILIA Beauty?

SK-II has more products featured on this comparison page, with seven products listed compared to ILIA Beauty's single product.

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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