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SK-II Skinpower Eye Cream scores 8.6/9.8 vs Mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol at 8.2/9.8. SK-II Skinpower Eye Cream wins for hydration.
SK-II Skinpower Eye Cream edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: June 2026
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Where SK-II Skinpower Eye Cream really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.8 compared to Mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol's 7.8. With Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, and Pentylene Glycol in its top ingredients, SK-II Skinpower Eye Cream delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol scores 9.0 here versus 8.0 for SK-II Skinpower Eye Cream. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
SK-II Skinpower Eye Cream brings Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, and Tocopheryl Acetate 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 Skinpower Eye Cream is better if you have
Both sit in the luxury bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. SK-II Skinpower Eye Cream gets the nod here with its 8.6 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
SK-II Skinpower Eye Cream edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, SK-II Skinpower Eye Cream 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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