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SKIN1004 vs RoC

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

SKIN1004 and RoC are established skincare brands known for crafting targeted solutions with effective ingredients. The Korean label utilizes centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide across toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks to suit combination and oily skin best, while the French label enriches serums, eye products, moisturizers, and cleansers with glycerin and retinol for mature skin and dark spots. Both lines differ significantly in their botanical versus clinical approaches, offering specialized options like the Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream and the Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Eye Cream.

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

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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs RoC products

People Say

SKIN1004RoC
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “absorbs like water — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Absorbs easily and quickly — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
  • Deep Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Feels like water — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Anti-Aging, Wrinkle, and Firming Benefits Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “strong tightening effect — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Skin Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Calms irritation instantly — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “super calming and downright effective — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
  • Texture Improvement and Smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “skin feels like silk — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Cleansing and Exfoliation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “doesn't strip my skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara and sunscreen effortlessly. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
  • Irritation and Burning Sensations Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Made my vision blurry/foggy for a while after rinsing. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “caused tiny bumps — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Stung my face — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “caused redness and stinging — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Lack of Visible Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't notice any tone change — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “No drastic change yet — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
    • “didn't notice difference — SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream”
    • “took 4 weeks to see change — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Scent Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Has a strong herbal/citrus scent I didn't enjoy. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”

SKIN1004 vs RoC routines for dry skin

Buy RoC routine · AED 575.39 · 90% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · AED 229.05 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

SKIN1004 vs RoC routines for oily skin

Buy RoC routine · AED 1,071.72 · 90% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · AED 491.20 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

SKIN1004 vs RoC routines for combination skin

Buy SKIN1004 routine · AED 408.16 · 88% fitBuy RoC routine · AED 960.66 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or RoC: which is better?

RoC and SKIN1004 serve different skincare goals, with RoC performing better for anti-aging and firming while SKIN1004 excels in skin soothing and lightweight hydration. RoC focuses on mature skin and dark spots using retinol, whereas SKIN1004 centers on centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid for sensitive and oily skin types.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and RoC?

SKIN1004 is focused on soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica for combination, oily, and sensitive skin, whereas RoC centers on retinol for mature skin and reducing wrinkles.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

SKIN1004 or RoC for dry skin?

When choosing between SKIN1004 and RoC for dry skin, both brands offer products with a High Lovi fit level, though RoC achieves a Superior routine fit overall. RoC helps smooth skin texture and reduce fine lines using retinol, while SKIN1004 is fragrance-free and focuses on hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and centella asiatica to soothe the skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

SKIN1004 or RoC: which cleanser is better?

SKIN1004 does better for cleansing and exfoliation on the products on this page, and every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or RoC?

The products on this page do not have pricing information available, so a comparison of affordability between SKIN1004 and RoC cannot be made from the provided page facts.

Which brand performs better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction, SKIN1004 or RoC?

RoC performs better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction, as the products on this page help improve wrinkles and fine lines.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Do SKIN1004 products contain fragrance, and how does that compare to RoC?

SKIN1004 products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, whereas RoC features fragrance in some of its formulas.

Which brand is better for skin soothing and calming, SKIN1004 or RoC?

SKIN1004 is better for skin soothing and calming, as it features Centella asiatica across its products on this page and is recognized by reviewers for its soothing benefits.

SKIN1004 or RoC for oily skin?

For oily skin, RoC has a Superior routine fit on this page, while SKIN1004 has a High routine fit. RoC focuses on ingredients like retinol which helps with anti-aging benefits, whereas SKIN1004 relies on centella asiatica to soothe the skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

SKIN1004 or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

RoC outperforms SKIN1004 for anti-aging moisturizers, while SKIN1004 is better for soothing hydration without fragrance.

SKIN1004 or RoC for sensitive skin?

When choosing between SKIN1004 and RoC for sensitive skin, Lovi rates both brands as having a High routine fit. SKIN1004 features fragrance-free formulas with key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid that help soothe the skin, while RoC offers options with glycerin and hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Drug Delivery, 2017

SKIN1004 or RoC: which sunscreen is better?

When comparing sunscreens on this page, SKIN1004 features fragrance-free options like the Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum, which Lovi rates as a Superior fit for acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and combination skin, and a High fit for oily, dry, skin with dark spots, dry sensitive, sensitive, and mature skin. In contrast, the RoC sunscreen on this page is the BARRIER RENEW AM MOISTURIZER SPF 30, which Lovi rates as a High fit for dry sensitive, dry, mature, sensitive, skin with dark spots, combination, oily, and acne-prone skin, and an Average fit for oily acne-prone skin.

SKIN1004 or RoC for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, RoC has a Superior routine fit on this page, while SKIN1004 has a High routine fit.

Research behind their key ingredients

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. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, 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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