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SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence vs Tiger Moon Retinol Night Cream

SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence scores 8.3/9.8 and Tiger Moon Retinol Night Cream scores 8.3/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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GenOptics Spot Essence

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8.3

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Retinol Night Cream

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8.3

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.

SK-II wins 2

Tied 2

9.0

SK-II

Tiger Moon

Ingredient face-off

21% overlap

35SK-II

8Shared

38Tiger Moon

Only in SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence

27 unique

Aqua Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate Butylene Glycol Cyclopentasiloxane Triethylhexanoin Pentylene Glycol Nylon-12 Inositol Polymethylsilsesquioxane Boron Nitride+17 more

Shared ingredients

8 in common

Niacinamide Glycerin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Disodium Edta Sodium Benzoate Xanthan Gum Tocopherol

Only in Tiger Moon Retinol Night Cream

30 unique

Aqua (Water)Propanediol Squalane Isononyl Isononanoate Cetearyl Olivate Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Cetearyl Alcohol Sorbitan Olivate Hydroxyacetophenone+20 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.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Tiger Moon Retinol Night Cream scores 9.1 here versus 8.2 for SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence brings Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, and Inositol as actives, while tiger Moon Retinol Night Cream relies on Niacinamide, Arginine, and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

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

Tiger Moon Retinol Night 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

Value comparison

SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence comes in at luxury pricing with a 8.3 score, which is solid value at that tier.

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.

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8.3SK-II

8.3Tiger Moon

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence or Tiger Moon Retinol Night Cream?

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

Do SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence and Tiger Moon Retinol Night Cream share ingredients?

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

What's the main difference between SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence and Tiger Moon Retinol Night Cream?

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

Full analysis: SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence→Full analysis: Tiger Moon Retinol Night Cream→

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