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Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream scores 8.0/9.8 and SK-II R.N.A. Power Anti-Aging Cream scores 8.1/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: April 2026
33 unique
13 in common
29 unique
These two moisturisers take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream scores 9.0 here versus 8.0 for SK-II R.N.A. Power Anti-Aging Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
SK-II R.N.A. Power Anti-Aging Cream brings Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Chlorella Vulgaris Extract as actives, while dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream relies on Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream is better if you have
SK-II R.N.A. Power Anti-Aging Cream is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.0, Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream is a decent pick. SK-II R.N.A. Power Anti-Aging Cream sits at the luxury level with a 8.1 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, SK-II R.N.A. Power Anti-Aging Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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