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Mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol scores 8.2/9.8 and SK-II R.N.A. Power Airy Milky Lotion scores 8.3/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: June 2026
23 unique
6 in common
18 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.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol scores 6.4 here versus 6.0 for SK-II R.N.A. Power Airy Milky Lotion. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
SK-II R.N.A. Power Airy Milky Lotion brings Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, and Inositol as actives, while mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol relies on Retinol, Tocopherol, and Ceramide Np. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol is better if you have
SK-II R.N.A. Power Airy Milky Lotion is better if you have
Both sit in the luxury bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. SK-II R.N.A. Power Airy Milky Lotion gets the nod here with its 8.3 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
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 Airy Milky Lotion 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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