# Pair vs Silka Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/pair-vs-silka The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Singapore. Pair and Silka are two respected skincare lines known for their thoughtful [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum) and effective formulas. The Japanese brand Pair, owned by Lion Corporation since 2004, suits acne-prone skin best with targeted preparations like the Acne Cream W, while the second option suits balanced, oily, dry, combination, and sensitive skin best with standouts like the [Papaya](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/papaya) Soap. Both offer gentle and reliable care for daily routines, differing primarily in their specific targeted ingredients and the breadth of skin types they accommodate. Pair is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2000 and owned by Lion Corporation since 2004. [ja.wikipedia.org](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3%E8%A3%BD%E5%93%81%E4%B8%80%E8%A6%A7) [beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/courtin-family-takes-majority-stake-in-pai-skincare) This page compares some of the most popular Pair and Silka products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg4b40c39bdf). ### Popular Pair vs Silka products #### Pair - [Acne Cream W](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/pair/acne-cream-w/for/combination-skin) — Average fit #### Silka - [Papaya Soap](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/silka/papaya-soap/for/dark-spots) — Average fit ### Pair vs Silka [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/serum) and treatments #### Pair - [Acne Cream W](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/pair/acne-cream-w/for/combination-skin) — Average fit #### Silka - [Papaya Soap](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/p/silka/papaya-soap/for/dark-spots) — Average fit ## Questions and answers ### Pair or Silka: which is better? Both Pair and Silka achieve Average Lovi fit levels for oily and combination skin types. Every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What is the difference between Pair and Silka? Pair was founded in Japan in 2000 and is owned by Lion Corporation, whereas Silka was founded in 2001 and is owned by Cosmetique Asia Corporation. Both brands offer fragrance-free products on this page. ### Which is more affordable, Pair or Silka? This public Lovi page compares Pair and Silka, but it does not provide pricing or affordability details for either brand. ### Which causes fewer breakouts, Pair or Silka? Both Pair and Silka have similar fit levels for oily acne-prone skin on Lovi, as Acne Cream W and [Papaya](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/papaya) Soap both rate as Average. [Salicylic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/salicylic-acid) in these formulations helps prevent acne breakouts. [BioMed Research International, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) ### When were Pair and Silka founded and who owns them? Pair was founded in 2000 in Japan and is owned by Lion Corporation, while Silka was founded in 2001 and is owned by Cosmetique Asia Corporation. ### How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between Pair's Acne Cream W and Silka's Papaya Soap? For dry skin, both Pair's Acne Cream W and Silka's Papaya Soap share a Caution Lovi fit level. ### Do any products from Pair or Silka contain fragrance on this page? Every product on this page from both Pair and Silka lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ## Research behind their key ingredients - [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Vehicle-Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Moisturizer Containing Licochalcone A, Decanediol, L-Carnitine, and Salicylic Acid for Prevention of Acne Relapse in Asian Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33150170/) Salicylic acid · BioMed Research International, 2020 - [Efficacy of a multitargeted, salicylic acid-based dermocosmetic cream compared to benzoyl peroxide 5% in Acne vulgaris: Results from a randomized study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37941097/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024 - [A Salicylic Acid-Based Dermocosmetic is Effective as an Adjunct to Benzoyl Peroxide for Mild to Moderate Acne and as Monotherapy in Maintenance Post Benzoyl Peroxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38051857/) Salicylic acid · Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023 - [Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37699769/) 3-butylene glycol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024 - [Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Scientific Reports, 2025 ## The brands - Japanese skincare: [Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/pair) - Skincare: [Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/silka) ## More comparisons - [SKIN1004 vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/skin1004-vs-pair) - [SKIN1004 vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/skin1004-vs-silka) - [Anua vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/anua-vs-pair) - [Anua vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/anua-vs-silka) - [Medicube vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/medicube-vs-pair) - [Medicube vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/medicube-vs-silka) - [The Ordinary vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/the-ordinary-vs-pair) - [The Ordinary vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/the-ordinary-vs-silka) - [Beauty of Joseon vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-pair) - [Beauty of Joseon vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-silka) - [COSRX vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/cosrx-vs-pair) - [COSRX vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/cosrx-vs-silka) - [CeraVe vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/cerave-vs-pair) - [CeraVe vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/cerave-vs-silka) - [La Roche-Posay vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-pair) - [La Roche-Posay vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-silka) - [Dr. Althea vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/dr-althea-vs-pair) - [Dr. Althea vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/dr-althea-vs-silka) - [Some By Mi vs Pair](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/some-by-mi-vs-pair) - [Some By Mi vs Silka](https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/compare/some-by-mi-vs-silka) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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