Decorté vs Sofina iP — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
iP Base Care Serum
8.9/10 · Sofina iP
| Liposome Advanced Repair Serum | iP Base Care Serum | |
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| Brand | Decorté | Sofina iP |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 8.8/10 | 8.9/10 ★ |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Watery-light, milky serum | Carbonated foam serum that fizzes on application |
| Finish | Plump, cushiony, glowing | Plumped, hydrated, glowing |
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| Verdict | The liposome pioneer. Launched in 1992, this serum uses phospholipid-encapsulated actives to drive hydration and repair ingredients deeper into skin. The texture is almost impossibly light, and the results on reactive skin are what keep the cult alive. One of the few Japanese luxury serums actually worth the hype. | Kao's flagship Sofina iP serum — Japan's #1 selling serum for 4+ consecutive years and absolutely unique in the global skincare market. The pitch: a carbonated (CO2-infused) foam serum that uses the Bohr effect (raised tissue CO2 → increased oxygen delivery to skin cells) to boost microcirculation and skin glow. The texture is genuinely novel — it dispenses as a foaming sphere that liquefies on skin and absorbs in seconds with a tingling carbonation sensation. Sounds gimmicky; works in a way you can feel. |
