SK-II Facial Lift Emulsion International Edition vs Pixi +C Vit Brightening Perfector

SK-II

Facial Lift Emulsion International Edition

Pixi

+C Vit Brightening Perfector

A face moisturizer built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A face moisturizer built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.

Face moisturizer

29 ingredients

37 ingredients

Brand price

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Brand price

USD 22.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol3
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Niacinamide1
Vitamin B3 — supports the barrier and evens tone.
Niacinamide

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Titanium Dioxide
Sunscreen1
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Titanium Dioxide
Face oil1
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Squalane
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1
L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.
Ascorbic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C13-14 Isoparaffin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Isostearate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Sucrose Polycottonseedate
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Squalane
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Octyldodecanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Squalane, Tribehenin, Zea Mays Starch
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Concerns

May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Isopropyl Isostearate, Laureth-7, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Sucrose Polycottonseedate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Benzyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Tribehenin
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Squalane
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
0 / —
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Sucrose Polycottonseedate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
5 / 0
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Isohexadecane
Emollient
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tribehenin
Emollient
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disteardimonium Hectorite
Light Stabilizer
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
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