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SK-II GenOptics Spot Essence vs The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum

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SK-II

GenOptics Spot Essence

₩193,000

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The Ordinary

Soothing & Barrier Support Serum

₩72,450

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Essence · 31 ingredients
Essence · 45 ingredients
0%₩120,550 savedOne original = 2 dupes

As of Sep 27 · Prices reflect public listings on stores such as Coupang and may vary by store or promotion.

Good forDrynessDullness & spots

Benefits

MoistureAdds hydration, eases tightness4
BrighteningHelps even out a dull tone2
SoothingCalms stressed skin2
FirmnessSupports firmer-looking skin–
MoistureAdds hydration, eases tightness1
BrighteningHelps even out a dull tone2
SoothingCalms stressed skin3
FirmnessSupports firmer-looking skin1

Key ingredients

NiacinamideBrightening
BisabololSoothing

Only in this one

Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateMoisture
PanthenolMoisture
NiacinamideBrightening
BisabololSoothing

Only in this one

Madecassic AcidFirmness
AsiaticosideSoothing

In both products

Ingredients some avoid

A preference, not a safety verdict

FragranceNone
ParabenNone
SiliconeHas
Mineral-oilNone
FragranceNone
ParabenNone
SiliconeNone
Mineral-oilNone

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
The Ordinary45 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Propanediol
3Isodecyl Neopentanoate
4Pentylene Glycol
5Niacinamide
6Hexyldecanol
7Cetearyl Alcohol
8Xylitylglucoside
9Ceteth-20 Phosphate
10Anhydroxylitol
11Ethyl Linoleate
12Asiaticoside
13Asiatic Acid
14Madecassic Acid
15Naringenin
16Cyanocobalamin
17Panthenyl Triacetate
184-t-Butylcyclohexanol
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
19Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
20Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
21Bisabolol
22Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols
23Sphingolipids
24Phospholipids
25Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
26Gallyl Glucoside
27Propyl Gallate
28Xylitol
29Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
30Stearic Acid
31Dicetyl Phosphate
32Isoceteth-20
33Xanthan Gum
34Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
35Tocopherol
36Dehydroacetic Acid
37p-Anisic Acid
38Phytic Acid
39Sodium Phytate
40Sodium Citrate
41Sodium Hydroxide
42Benzyl Alcohol
43Ethylhexylglycerin
44Phenoxyethanol
45Chlorphenesin
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.

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