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Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum vs SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion

Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum scores 8.1/9.8 and SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion scores 8.0/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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Vitamin C Boosting Serum

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8.1

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8.0

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.

Dr. Althea wins 3

Tied 1

36Dr. Althea

5Shared

43SK-II

Only in Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum

31 unique

Dipropylene Glycol 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 2-Hexanediol Propanediol Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Carbomer Tromethamine Xanthan Gum Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer+21 more

Shared ingredients

5 in common

Water Butylene Glycol Niacinamide Panthenol Disodium Edta

Only in SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion

38 unique

Glycerin Isohexadecane Pentylene Glycol Xylitol Dimethicone Isopropyl Isostearate Polyacrylamide Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Stearyl Alcohol C13-14 Isoparaffin+28 more

Why these two are neck and neck

These two serums 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.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion scores 9.0 here versus 6.5 for Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum brings Niacinamide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, and Adenosine as actives, while sK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion relies on Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, and Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion comes in at luxury pricing with a 8.0 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

8.1Dr. Althea

8.0SK-II

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum or SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion?

Based on ingredient analysis, Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum and SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum and SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum→Full analysis: SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion→

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