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Paula's Choice RESIST Anti-Aging Eye Cream vs SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml

Paula's Choice RESIST Anti-Aging Eye Cream scores 8.5/9.8 and SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml scores 8.4/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

Head to head

Paula's Choice RESIST Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Paula's Choice

RESIST Anti-Aging Eye Cream

eye-caremid-range
8.5
VS
SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml
SK-II

GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml

serumluxury
8.4

Score comparison

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

3
2
Paula's Choice wins 3
Tied 2
SK-II wins 0
8.5Paula's Choice
vs
8.4SK-II

Scores last verified: July 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Paula's Choice WINS
9.3
8.4
Paula's Choice
SK-II

Irritation Risk

TIE
9.5
9.5
Paula's Choice
SK-II

Active Ingredient Strength

Paula's Choice WINS
6.6
5.3
Paula's Choice
SK-II

Ingredient Transparency

TIE
8.8
8.8
Paula's Choice
SK-II

Formulation Safety

Paula's Choice WINS
9.0
8.0
Paula's Choice
SK-II

Why these two are neck and neck

These two eye-cares 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.

Formulation Safety is another area of separation. Paula's Choice RESIST Anti-Aging Eye Cream scores 9.0 here versus 8.0 for SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Paula's Choice RESIST Anti-Aging Eye Cream brings Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glucosyl Hesperidin, and Copper Gluconate as actives, while sK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml relies on Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, and Bisabolol. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Paula's Choice RESIST Anti-Aging Eye 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 Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml 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 8.5, Paula's Choice RESIST Anti-Aging Eye Cream delivers strong value. SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml sits at the luxury level with a 8.4 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.

8.5Paula's Choice
vs
8.4SK-II

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Paula's Choice RESIST Anti-Aging Eye Cream or SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml?

Based on ingredient analysis, Paula's Choice RESIST Anti-Aging Eye Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Paula's Choice RESIST Anti-Aging Eye Cream and SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between Paula's Choice RESIST Anti-Aging Eye Cream and SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml?

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