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Torriden vs SK-II

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Torriden and SK-II are a 2015 Korean skincare brand and a 1980 Japanese skincare brand, respectively. The former is widely loved for its thoughtful range of moisturizers, masks, toners, and serums featuring hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and allantoin, which suit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best. Conversely, the latter is cherished for its nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, restorative masks, clarifying toners, and gentle formulations powered by pitera, which suit dry sensitive and combination skin best. While both offer distinct solutions for dark spots, aging, and blemishes, they differ fundamentally in their core ingredients and ideal skin types.

Torriden is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by Torriden Co., Ltd..

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

Popular Torriden vs SK-II products

People Say

TorridenSK-II
  • Absorption and Lightweight Texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “3-second serum — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “absorbs immediately without stickiness — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Plumps skin — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “skin looks dewy — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “Game changer for winter — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
  • Soothing and Gentle on Skin Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “no irritation — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
    • “perfect for super sensitive skin — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”
    • “calming hero for irritated skin — Torriden Balanceful Cica Mask”
    • “Removes leftover dirt — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
  • Radiance, Glow and Brightening Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Skin looks brighter — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
    • “improves dark circles — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
  • High Price Point Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “price is steep — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
    • “bit pricey for single use — Torriden Balanceful Cica Mask”
    • “Price point is a bit steep — Torriden Cellmazing Low Molecular Collagen Firming Cream”
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Underwhelming or Slow Results Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “dark spots haven't faded much — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”
    • “Haven't seen major improvement in firming yet — Torriden Cellmazing Low Molecular Collagen Firming Cream”
    • “Just basic hydration — Torriden Dive In Serum”
    • “did absolutely nothing — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Insufficient Moisture and Dryness Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “quite thick consistency — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
    • “Need extra moisturizer — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
    • “Feels like water — Torriden Dive In Serum”

Torriden vs SK-II routines for dry skin

Buy Torriden routine · SAR 725.50 · 91% fitBuy SK-II routine · SAR 2,157.75 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Torriden vs SK-II routines for oily skin

Buy Torriden routine · SAR 1,157.70 · 90% fitBuy SK-II routine · SAR 1,935.93 · 89% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Torriden vs SK-II routines for combination skin

Buy Torriden routine · SAR 936.97 · 91% fitBuy SK-II routine · SAR 2,044.94 · 90% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Torriden or SK-II: which is better?

Torriden is better for deep hydration and soothing sensitive skin, with Lovi fit levels of Superior for both dry and sensitive skin types. SK-II matches it on combination and acne-prone skin with Superior Lovi fit levels, while offering better radiance and brightening results.

What is the difference between Torriden and SK-II?

Torriden and SK-II are both popular skincare lines with fragrance-free products, but Torriden focuses on deep hydration with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and ceramides, whereas SK-II centers on its signature Pitera ingredient. For routine fit, Torriden rates Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, and oily acne-prone skin, while SK-II rates High for those skin types.

Drug Delivery, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Torriden or SK-II for dry skin?

For dry skin, Torriden is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine as Superior, compared to High for SK-II. Reviewers also note that Torriden does better for deep hydration and moisture.

Drug Delivery, 2017

Torriden or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

Torriden offers better options for deep hydration and moisture, while SK-II provides comparable choices for specific needs like the Facial Treatment Essence and Skinpower Advanced Cream. Lovi rates Torriden as Superior for dry skin routines and SK-II as High.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, Torriden or SK-II?

Torriden is more affordable, as SK-II faces negative reviews for having a high price point.

Torriden or SK-II: which brand is better for soothing and gentle skincare?

Torriden is better for soothing and gentle skincare, as it outperforms SK-II in providing soothing and gentle care for the skin. Reviewers often mention its soothing moisturizers and gentle serums.

Torriden or SK-II: which provides better radiance and brightening results?

SK-II does better than Torriden when it comes to radiance, glow, and brightening. Topical niacinamide helps reduce pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Torriden or SK-II for oily skin?

For oily skin, Torriden is the better choice with a Superior routine fit compared to SK-II which has a High fit level.

Torriden or SK-II for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Torriden achieves a Superior fit level on Lovi, while SK-II reaches a High fit level. Torriden products on this page often feature soothing ingredients like panthenol and allantonin, which help calm sensitive skin.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Torriden or SK-II for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both brands work well, but Torriden has a Lovi fit level of Superior while SK-II reaches Superior. Torriden relies on key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps hydrate the skin.

Drug Delivery, 2017

Torriden or SK-II for dry sensitive skin?

For dry sensitive skin, Torriden is the better choice, offering a Superior routine fit compared to SK-II's High fit level. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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