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SKIN1004 vs DHC

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SKIN1004 and DHC are respected Asian skincare lines that offer distinct paths to a balanced complexion through targeted daily care. The Korean brand centers its toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks on centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to suit combination and oily skin, while the Japanese brand is beloved for effective makeup removers and nourishing formulas that suit dry, normal, combination, and oily skin best. Both brands address specific concerns effectively, as SKIN1004 relies on centella asiatica to improve moisture and reduce acne, hyaluronic acid to lengthen the botulinum toxin wrinkle effect, and niacinamide to reduce hyperpigmentation and skin aging, whereas DHC features standout options like the Pore Cleansing Oil for acne-prone skin and the Deep Cleansing Oil for skin with dark spots.

SKIN1004 is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2012 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024.

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DHC is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

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This page compares some of the most popular SKIN1004 and DHC products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular SKIN1004 vs DHC products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or DHC: which is better?

SKIN1004 offers a much broader range of products with higher Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas DHC features only two cleansing oils on this page. SKIN1004 products are widely noted for soothing and lightweight toners and moisturizers, and the brand is well-suited for combination, oily, and sensitive skin.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and DHC?

SKIN1004 is a South Korean brand founded in 2012 offering a wide variety of skincare products, whereas DHC is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 with only cleansing oil products featured on this page. Furthermore, the products on this page for SKIN1004 include key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which may help with hydration and skin aging.

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Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or DHC?

The products on this page for SKIN1004 and DHC do not list pricing information, so affordability cannot be compared.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or DHC?

Both SKIN1004 and DHC feature products on this page that are unlikely to cause breakouts, with several SKIN1004 items achieving a Superior fit for acne-prone skin.

How do the founding years and countries of origin differ between SKIN1004 and DHC?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012, whereas DHC originated in Japan, having been founded earlier in 1980.

Which SKIN1004 products are rated as having a Superior Lovi fit for dry skin, and how does DHC compare for that skin type?

For dry skin, the SKIN1004 products on this page rated with a Superior Lovi fit are the Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream, Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam, Probio-Cica Essence Toner, and Tea-Trica B5 Cream. In comparison, DHC offers only High Lovi fit levels for dry skin through its Deep Cleansing Oil and Pore Cleansing Oil.

What are the main key ingredients found across SKIN1004 products, and are any fragrances listed in either SKIN1004 or DHC products?

The main key ingredients across SKIN1004 products are Centella asiatica, Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, and Panthenol. Every product on this page for both SKIN1004 and DHC lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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