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LANEIGE Radian-C Cream vs SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence

LANEIGE Radian-C Cream scores 8.2/9.8 and SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence scores 8.3/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

LANEIGE

Radian-C Cream

moisturisermid-range

8.2

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Niacinamide
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GenOptics Spot Essence

serumluxury

8.3

Score comparison

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

LANEIGE wins 0

Tied 4

SK-II wins 1

8.2LANEIGE

8.3SK-II

Scores last verified: June 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

TIE

8.2

LANEIGE

SK-II

Irritation Risk

TIE

9.5

LANEIGE

SK-II

Active Ingredient Strength

TIE

6.2

5.9

LANEIGE

SK-II

Ingredient Transparency

TIE

8.8

LANEIGE

SK-II

Formulation Safety

SK-II WINS

8.0

9.0

LANEIGE

SK-II

Ingredient face-off

20% overlap

21LANEIGE

7Shared

35SK-II

Only in LANEIGE Radian-C Cream

14 unique

Water Dimethicone Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Sodium Hyaluronate Allantoin Adenosine Carbomer+4 more

Shared ingredients

7 in common

Glycerin Niacinamide Butylene Glycol Ascorbyl Glucoside Panthenol Disodium Edta Phenoxyethanol

Only in SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence

28 unique

Aqua Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Cyclopentasiloxane Triethylhexanoin Pentylene Glycol Nylon-12 Inositol Polymethylsilsesquioxane Boron Nitride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride+18 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.

SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence brings Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, and Inositol as actives, while lANEIGE Radian-C Cream relies on Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

LANEIGE Radian-C 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 mid-range pricing with a score of 8.2, LANEIGE Radian-C Cream is a decent pick. SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence sits at the luxury level with a 8.3 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

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.

8.2LANEIGE

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8.3SK-II

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: LANEIGE Radian-C Cream or SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence?

Based on ingredient analysis, SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do LANEIGE Radian-C 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 LANEIGE Radian-C 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: LANEIGE Radian-C Cream→Full analysis: SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence→

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