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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream vs SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream scores 8.6/9.8 vs SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion at 8.0/9.8. Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream wins for active ingredients.

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Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream

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8.6

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Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion

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8.0

Score comparison

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream edges ahead, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

Dr. Jart+ wins 3

Tied 1

SK-II wins 1

22Dr. Jart+

7Shared

43SK-II

Only in Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream

15 unique

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Centella Asiatica Extract Madecassoside Asiaticoside Madecassic Acid Asiatic Acid Allantoin Acetyl Glucosamine+5 more

Shared ingredients

7 in common

Water Glycerin Butylene Glycol Cetearyl Alcohol Niacinamide Panthenol Dimethicone

Only in SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion

36 unique

Isohexadecane Pentylene Glycol Xylitol Isopropyl Isostearate Polyacrylamide Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer Stearyl Alcohol C13-14 Isoparaffin Cetyl Alcohol Tocopheryl Acetate+26 more

Why Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream comes out ahead

Where Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 7.8 compared to SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion's 4.1. Its formula features Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Madecassoside in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion scores 9.0 here versus 8.0 for Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream brings Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Madecassoside 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. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Targeting specific concerns like aging or uneven tone — Niacinamide does the heavy lifting

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

At premium pricing with a score of 8.6, Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream delivers strong value. SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion sits at the luxury level with a 8.0 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.6 lead

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion is still a solid pick.

8.6Dr. Jart+

8.0SK-II

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream or SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion?

Based on ingredient analysis, Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream 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. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream 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. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Cream→Full analysis: SK-II Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion→

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