Skintific vs RoC
Skintific and RoC are established skincare lines offering thoughtfully formulated options for various complexions. The former is loved for its moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens, suiting dry sensitive skin and dry skin best through soothing, hydrating properties. Meanwhile, the French brand founded in 1957 is deeply loved for its targeted serums, eye products, moisturizers, cleansers, and more, suiting mature skin and acne-prone skin best with glycerin and retinol. While both brands feature carefully selected ingredients that work harmoniously to support overall skin health and resilience, they differ in their standout products and specific ingredient benefits.
RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.
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This page compares some of the most popular Skintific and RoC products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Skintific vs RoC products
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Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream
SAR 165.54
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Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream
SAR 134.12
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Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum
SAR 173.28
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Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream
SAR 88.20
- Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum
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Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum
SAR 75.00
- Derm Correxion Dual Eye Cream
- Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Eye Cream
People Say
Lightweight and non-greasy texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “absorbs nicely — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
- “Absorbs easily and quickly — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
Skin barrier repair and hydration Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “didn't dry out skin — Skintific MUGWORT”
- “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
- “Areas stay hydrated all day — RoC Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Eye Cream”
Calming redness and soothing skin Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
- “calm my acne instantly — Skintific MUGWORT”
- “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “good for acne prone — Skintific MATE FIT”
- “No irritation for me — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
Skin texture improvement and smoothness Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
- “skin feels silky smooth — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
- “skin feels like silk — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
- “Kulit terasa lebih halus — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
Convenient application and packaging Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “mess-free application — Skintific MUGWORT”
- “great for traveling — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
- “Desain botol cakep — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
- “love the precision tip — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
Wrinkle and fine line reduction Not notedMostly Mentioned
- “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
- “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
- “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
Strong scent or fragrance dislike Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
- “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
- “perfume smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
- “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
Dryness and lack of moisture Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “Skin became dry/flaky — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
- “My skin is drier and more saggy than ever. — RoC Derm Correxion Contour Cream”
- “may feel drying for some — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
- “kurang lembab — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
Skintific vs RoC routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 297.00
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 103.95
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SPF
d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen
Morning
SAR 75.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
SAR 65.11
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
SAR 72.64
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 222.00
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
SAR 130.30
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
SAR 234.73
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Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 297.00
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Moisturizer
Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 88.20
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SPF
d'Alba Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen
Morning
SAR 75.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
SAR 65.11
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Cleansing Toner
ROUND LAB 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Water
Evening
SAR 72.64
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Serum or Treatment
Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 75.00
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Enzyme Powder
FANCL Facial Washing Powder
Once a week
SAR 130.30
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Nourishing Mask
Mediheal Watermide Essential Mask
Once a week
SAR 234.73
Buy Skintific routine · SAR 1,200.73 · 94% fit
Buy RoC routine · SAR 1,037.98 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Skintific vs RoC routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 36.33
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 53.04
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 103.95
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
SAR 46.95
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
SAR 187.00
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 222.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask
Once a week
SAR 328.29
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 36.33
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 53.04
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Moisturizer
Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 88.20
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
SAR 46.95
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
SAR 187.00
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Serum or Treatment
Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 75.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
Goldfaden MD Facial Detox Mask
Once a week
SAR 328.29
Buy Skintific routine · SAR 1,381.02 · 94% fit
Buy RoC routine · SAR 1,218.27 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Skintific vs RoC routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 191.00
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 166.90
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 103.95
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
SAR 46.95
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
SAR 64.80
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 222.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
SAR 168.77
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 191.00
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
SAR 166.90
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Moisturizer
Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
SAR 88.20
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
SAR 46.95
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
SAR 245.95
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
SAR 64.80
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Serum or Treatment
Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum
Evening · Once a week
SAR 75.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
SAR 157.51
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Cleansing Mask
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
SAR 168.77
Buy Skintific routine · SAR 1,367.83 · 94% fit
Buy RoC routine · SAR 1,205.08 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Questions and answers
Skintific or RoC: which is better?
Both Skintific and RoC are great brands, with Skintific being better for sensitive skin while RoC is known for wrinkle reduction. Lovi rates Skintific as Superior for sensitive skin and RoC as High, and every product on this Skintific page lists no fragrance compared to some scented options for RoC. Retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.
What is the difference between Skintific and RoC?
Skintific and RoC both offer products on this page that fit most skin types well, but Skintific features fragrance-free formulas across all its items while RoC includes fragrance in a few products. Skintific has a Lovi fit level of Superior for sensitive skin whereas RoC has a High fit level, and RoC includes key ingredients like retinol that help reduce wrinkles.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
Skintific or RoC for dry skin?
Both Skintific and RoC are great for dry skin, with Lovi giving both brands a Superior fit level for this skin type. RoC relies on ingredients like retinol, which helps reduce fine lines, while Skintific focuses on barrier repair with ceramides.
Skintific or RoC: which moisturizer is better?
Both brands offer moisturizers with strong routine fits, but Skintific stands out for its fragrance-free formulas while RoC is frequently noted for wrinkle reduction. The products on this page help support skin hydration and barrier repair.
Which is more affordable, Skintific or RoC?
Neither brand's products on this page have pricing information provided to determine which is more affordable. Reviewers sometimes noted good value for RoC, while Skintific's page facts do not mention affordability.
Which brand has more products containing fragrance, Skintific or RoC?
RoC has more products containing fragrance, with 2 out of 12 products listing fragrance on this page. Skintific has no products on this page that list fragrance in their ingredients.
Skintific or RoC: which is better for reducing wrinkles and fine lines?
RoC does better for reducing wrinkles and fine lines, while Skintific wins on calming redness and soothing skin. Retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation to reduce wrinkles in aging skin.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
When comparing skin barrier repair and hydration, how do Skintific and RoC compare?
When comparing skin barrier repair and hydration, Skintific and RoC perform equally well across the products on this page. Ingredients like ceramides help restore the skin barrier, while hyaluronic acid and glycerin help maintain moisture levels in the skin.
Skintific or RoC for oily skin?
Both Skintific and RoC achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin based on the products on this page. Retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin, while ceramides help alleviate barrier issues.
Skintific or RoC: which sunscreen is better?
Both brands offer sunscreens on this page, with Skintific featuring the All Day Light Sunscreen Mist and RoC offering the BARRIER RENEW AM MOISTURIZER SPF 30. Lovi rates the Skintific sunscreen as a High fit for all listed skin types including sensitive skin, while the RoC sunscreen is a High fit for most skin types except for oily acne-prone skin where it is an Average fit.
Skintific or RoC for sensitive skin?
Skintific is a better fit for sensitive skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to RoC's High fit on this page. Skintific's products on this page list no fragrance, helping minimize potential skin irritation.
Skintific or RoC for acne-prone skin?
Both Skintific and RoC achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Reviewers report that RoC helps reduce wrinkles and fine lines, while Skintific provides fragrance-free formulations.
Research behind their key ingredients
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Encapsulation and controlled release of retinol from silicone particles for topical delivery
Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes
Study of the soothing effects of troxerutin in alleviating skin sensitivity
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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