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OLEHENRIKSEN Barrier Booster Vitamin C Milky Toner Essence with Niacinamide scores 8.3/9.8 and SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence scores 8.3/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.
Scores last verified: June 2026
28 unique
9 in common
26 unique
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.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence scores 5.9 here versus 5.6 for OLEHENRIKSEN Barrier Booster Vitamin C Milky Toner Essence with Niacinamide. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
OLEHENRIKSEN Barrier Booster Vitamin C Milky Toner Essence with Niacinamide brings Lactobacillus Ferment, Niacinamide, and Tocopherol 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.
OLEHENRIKSEN Barrier Booster Vitamin C Milky Toner Essence with Niacinamide is better if you have
SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 8.3, OLEHENRIKSEN Barrier Booster Vitamin C Milky Toner Essence with Niacinamide is a decent pick. 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.
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, OLEHENRIKSEN Barrier Booster Vitamin C Milky Toner Essence with Niacinamide 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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