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Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream vs SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence

Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream scores 8.4/9.8 and SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence scores 8.3/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream

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8.4

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GenOptics Spot Essence

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8.3

Score comparison

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

Illiyoon wins 1

Tied 3

SK-II wins 1

8.4Illiyoon

8.3SK-II

Scores last verified: June 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Illiyoon WINS

8.9

8.2

Illiyoon

SK-II

Irritation Risk

TIE

9.5

Illiyoon

SK-II

Active Ingredient Strength

SK-II WINS

5.6

5.9

Illiyoon

SK-II

Ingredient Transparency

TIE

8.8

Illiyoon

SK-II

Formulation Safety

TIE

9.0

Illiyoon

SK-II

Ingredient face-off

11% overlap

21Illiyoon

4Shared

35SK-II

Only in Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream

17 unique

Water Cetearyl Alcohol Propanediol Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Squalane+7 more

Shared ingredients

4 in common

Glycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Butylene Glycol Panthenol

Only in SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence

31 unique

Aqua Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Cyclopentasiloxane Niacinamide Triethylhexanoin Pentylene Glycol Nylon-12 Inositol Polymethylsilsesquioxane Boron Nitride+21 more

Why these two are neck and neck

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.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence scores 5.9 here versus 5.6 for Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream brings Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, and Ceramide Eop as actives, while sK-II GenOptics Spot Essence relies on Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, and Inositol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate 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
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence is better if you have

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

Value comparison

At budget pricing with a score of 8.4, Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream delivers strong value. SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence sits at the luxury level with a 8.3 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

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.

8.4Illiyoon

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8.3SK-II

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream or SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence?

Based on ingredient analysis, Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream and SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream and SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence?

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

Full analysis: Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream→Full analysis: SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence→

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