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SKIN1004 vs BABOR

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

SKIN1004 and BABOR are distinct international skincare houses offering specialized solutions for diverse complexions. The Korean line centers on centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide within toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks that suit sensitive and dry skin best. Meanwhile, the German line is deeply loved for refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers that suit dry, normal, and combination skin best. While both bring calm and balance through consistent care, they differ in their heritage, foundational ingredients, and targeted textures.

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

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BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs BABOR products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or BABOR: which is better?

SKIN1004 offers a much wider range of fragrance-free products on this page tailored best for sensitive, dry, and oily skin, while BABOR features only two products. Hyaluronic acid found in SKIN1004 helps improve skin hydration and moisture.

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What is the difference between SKIN1004 and BABOR?

SKIN1004 offers a wide variety of fragrance-free products that fit sensitive, dry, and oily skin best, whereas BABOR features only a couple of products on this page, with one containing fragrance.

SKIN1004 or BABOR: which moisturizer is better?

For moisturizers, the products on this page by SKIN1004 offer a broader variety with High or Superior Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types compared to BABOR. Specifically, the SKIN1004 moisturizers feature key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, which helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

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Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or BABOR?

The products on this page for SKIN1004 and BABOR do not include pricing information, so affordability cannot be compared here.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or BABOR?

Both SKIN1004 and BABOR offer products on this page that achieve a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, such as the SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream and the BABOR Enzyme Cleanser.

Between SKIN1004 and BABOR, which brand was founded earlier and in which country?

BABOR was founded earlier, in 1956 in Germany, whereas SKIN1004 was founded in 2012 in South Korea.

How do the fragrance-free options compare between SKIN1004 and BABOR products on this page?

SKIN1004 offers a much broader selection of fragrance-free options, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas BABOR only features one fragrance-free product out of its two on this page.

Which brand offers a larger selection of products listed on the page?

SKIN1004 offers a much larger selection of products on this page compared to BABOR, featuring numerous items across various categories like sunscreens, toners, and moisturizers. BABOR lists only two products on its section of the page.

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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