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SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence vs AHC Capture Ampoule Revitalizing

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Original
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GenOptics Spot Essence

SK-II

₩237,150

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Dupe
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Capture Ampoule Revitalizing

AHC

₩6,390

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81Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
8Shared in full list (31·46)
3/3Benefit coverage

As of Aug 17 · Prices reflect public listings on stores such as Coupang and may vary by store or promotion.

Why this dupe

The proof is in the ingredients, not the price

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 8 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forDrynessDullness & spots

AHC's Capture Ampoule Revitalizing carries the same pillars as the SK-II Genoptics Spot essence: the yeast ferment and a tone-evening ingredient.

The soothing agents in the SK-II formula are missing here. AHC does use preservatives with Korean usage limits, so scan the label if preservatives concern you.

At about 97% cheaper the cost of trying it nearly disappears.

Upsides

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • Free of fragrance, paraben and mineral oil
  • About 97% cheaper
81/100

Dupe match score

A blended score across key ingredients, benefit match, category and price. It reflects how recommendable the alternative is, not how identical the two products are.

2Shared key actives
3/3Benefits covered
8Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsHigh

Efficacy

The ingredients aren't identical, but both products aim at similar benefits. Each row shows which side covers it.

Moisture
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Panthenol, Glycerin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Brightening
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
Niacinamide, Bisabolol, Niacinamide
Firmness
Dupe only
2 contributing ingredients
Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Collagen
Soothing
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
Panthenol, Bisabolol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Key shared ingredients · 2 (1 uncommon)

The key ingredients both products share — the basis for the match.

Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateFermentKorea MFDS-listed

A yeast-ferment ingredient used to refine skin texture and hydrate. It is the Pitera-type ferment filtrate.

NiacinamideBrighteningKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

A Korea MFDS-notified brightening vitamin B3, also widely used for hydration and barrier support.

The lists are long, so the reference line lands late and the reading becomes unreliable. So we cannot tell how much of each shared ingredient these two products actually contain, and we would rather say that than guess.

Full ingredient comparison

Both full ingredient lists compared. More shared ingredients means a closer match.

SK-II31 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
3Butylene Glycol
4Niacinamide
5Triethylhexanoin
6Glycerin
7Pentylene Glycol
8Silica
9Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
10Dimethicone
11Inositol
12Boron Nitride
13Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
14Panthenol
15Polysorbate 20
16Xylitol
17Bisabolol
18Polyacrylamide
19Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
20Phenoxyethanol
21Benzyl Alcohol
22C13-14 Isoalkane
23Dimethiconol
24Aminomethyl Propanol
25Disodium EDTA
26Sodium Benzoate
27Xanthan Gum
28Laureth-7
29Ethylhexylglycerin
30Methicone
31Iron Oxide Yellow,Hydrated Ferric Oxide,CI 77492
AHC46 ingredients
1Water
2Glycerin
3Bifida Ferment Lysate
4Dipropylene Glycol
5Niacinamide
6Sodium Hyaluronate
7PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
8Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
9Saccharomyces/Nelumbo Nucifera Ferment Extract Filtrate
10Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
11Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
12Lactobacillus
13Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
14Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract
15Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
16Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
17Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
18Betaine
19Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
20Hydrolyzed Lepidium Meyenii Root
21Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
22Ceramide NP
23Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
24Oryza Sativa Extract
25Taraxacum Officinale
26Snail Secretion Filtrate
27Bamboo Vinegar
28Glycine Soja Seed Extract
29Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
30Biosaccharide Gum-1
31Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
32Lemon Fruit Oil
33Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
34PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
35Carbomer
36Tromethamine
37Phenyl Trimethicone
38Glyceryl Polyacrylate
39Adenosine
40Butylene Glycol
41Disodium EDTA
42Chlorphenesin
43Phenoxyethanol
44Caprylyl Glycol
45Ethylhexylglycerin
46Hydrolyzed Collagen
Shared key activesShared baseOne product only

Ingredients are listed by amount. Below 1%, brands may list them in any order, so ranking there means little.

Compared by full ingredient list. It does not mean concentration or texture are identical, and prices are as of the listed time.

Check before you buy

One last look before you buy: watch-outs, what each skips, and usage tips.

Watch-outs

SK-II

PhenoxyethanolBenzyl AlcoholSodium Benzoate

AHC

ChlorphenesinKorea MFDS limitPhenoxyethanolKorea MFDS limit

Also on foreign regulatory lists: Phenoxyethanol (EU and 6 other regions). Details in the ingredient dictionary

Fragrance, parabens, etc. that some prefer to avoid. Products within labeled limits are generally fine.

Not included

Ingredient
SK-II
AHC
Fragrance
None
None
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
Contains
Contains
Mineral-oil
None
None

Whether each product contains ingredients some prefer to avoid. A preference, not a safety verdict.

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We compare the full ingredient lists and only pair products that share core actives. Prices are checked against market listings, and ingredients with Korea MFDS usage standards are flagged on the page.

Disclaimer

This comparison is based on full-ingredient (INCI) data published under cosmetics law.

Shared ingredients mean the full-ingredient lists overlap, not that blend concentrations match; how a product feels and performs can differ by formulation and ingredient grade.

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