POLA vs Sofina iP — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
B.A The Cream
9/10 · POLA
| B.A The Cream | Sofina iP Lift Serum Refresh Lift Cream | |
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| Brand | POLA | Sofina iP |
| Category | moisturizer | moisturizer |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 ★ | 8/10 |
| Category | moisturizer | moisturizer |
| Texture | Dense, occlusive, luxurious cream | Featherlight gel-cream |
| Finish | Deeply nourished, lifted, luminous | Velvet |
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| Verdict | The most revered anti-aging cream in Asia. POLA's B.A is what wealthy Japanese women have been reaching for since 1985 — a dense, luxurious cream loaded with proprietary ferments, peptides, and a texture that feels unreasonably good. The sticker shock is real, but this is one of the few $400 creams that genuinely earns it. | Sofina's featherlight gel-cream from the iP Lift line — refreshing finish without the heaviness, designed for the humid Japanese summer routine. Niacinamide + multi-weight HA + cyclopentasiloxane volatile silicone for the lightweight finish. The mid-tier lift-and-firm cream answer for combination/oily skin. |
