SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion vs Skintific 4D Hyaluronic Acid Barrier Essence Toner

SK-II

Skintific

A toner built around Hyaluronic acid and AHA, for hydration and exfoliation.

A toner built around Hyaluronic acid and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.

Toner

16 ingredients

38 ingredients

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Brand price

AUD 22.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

They come out differently on Paraben-free, Pore-clogger-free, Vegan and Cruelty-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1
Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.
Polysorbate 20
AHA2
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid, Lactic Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Lactic acid1
An AHA that also acts as a humectant.
Lactic Acid

Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Colloidal oatmeal1
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Galactomyces/Milk Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, PEG-150, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair1
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Brightening1
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Lactic Acid

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Polysorbate 20

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Tocopherol

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Galactomyces/Milk Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
0 / —
- Animal-derived
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1 / 0
- Hydrating
Polysorbate 20
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Methylparaben
Preservative
0 / 0
- Parabens
Sodium Benzoate
Preservative
PEG-150
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Chelating
0 / —
Sodium Citrate
Buffering
0 / —

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
1,2-Butanediol
Humectant
Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
0 / —
- Hydrating
Sodium Hyaluronate (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer
Solvent

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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Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →