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SKIN1004 vs Geek & Gorgeous

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SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous are trusted skincare lines that offer gentle toners, moisturizers, serums, cleansers, sunscreens, and masks built around soothing ingredients like centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide. Both brands suit sensitive skin and dry skin best, while providing targeted favorites for acne-prone skin, dark spots, and mature skin. The first brand relies on centella asiatica to improve moisture and reduce acne, alongside hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, whereas the second brand delivers reliable results through thoughtfully formulated products. They differ primarily in their specific product lineups and founding origins, giving users tailored ways to achieve calm, healthy skin.

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

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Geek & Gorgeous products

People Say

SKIN1004Geek & Gorgeous
  • Lightweight texture Mostly MentionedMostly 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”
    • “sinks in fast — Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station”
    • “Water-like consistency — Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow Vitamin C Serum”
  • Soothing and calming Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “calms red, irritated skin — Geek & Gorgeous Liquid Hydration”
  • Value and pricing Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Great value — Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow Vitamin C Serum”
    • “You really get a lot for your money — Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5”
    • “unbeatable price — Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker”
    • “huge bottle — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
  • Ideal for oily skin and non-comedogenic Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “only moisturizer I can use — Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station”
    • “T-zone is much less oily — Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb”
    • “perfect for oily skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
  • Cleansing and wash experience 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”
    • “perfect for damaged barrier — Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker”
    • “doesn't sting eyes — Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker”
  • Hydration and moisture Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “skin feels plump — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “leaves no oily film — SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream”
  • Insufficient hydration Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “not enough for dry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “not moisturizing enough — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “not enough for winter — Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station”
    • “not intensely hydrating — Geek & Gorgeous Liquid Hydration”
  • Breakouts and skin reactions Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Caused small whiteheads/closed comedones on my forehead. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “caused tiny bumps — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “caused cystic acne — SKIN1004 Hyalu-CICA Blue Serum”
    • “gave me closed comedones — Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station”
  • Scent and fragrance dislike 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 "hotdog water" — Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow Vitamin C Serum”
    • “Subtle chemical scent — Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5”

SKIN1004 vs Geek & Gorgeous routines for dry skin

Buy Geek & Gorgeous routine · A$243.37 · 93% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · A$115.38 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

SKIN1004 vs Geek & Gorgeous routines for oily skin

Buy Geek & Gorgeous routine · A$482.84 · 92% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · A$261.53 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

SKIN1004 vs Geek & Gorgeous routines for combination skin

Buy Geek & Gorgeous routine · A$357.20 · 90% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · A$225.80 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous are great options, as the products on this page each excel in different areas like soothing care or budget-friendly formulas. SKIN1004 focuses on hydrating and calming ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, while Geek & Gorgeous offers effective, lightweight serums.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous?

SKIN1004 is a South Korean brand owned by Goodai Global Inc. that features Centella asiatica across its products on this page, while Geek & Gorgeous is an independent brand. Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as Superior across all skin types.

SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous for dry skin?

Geek & Gorgeous achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin, while SKIN1004 achieves a High routine fit on the products on this page. Both brands feature no fragrance across their formulations and focus on sensitive and dry skin types.

SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous: which cleanser is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous offer cleansers on this page that are well-suited for various skin types, such as the Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam and Jelly Joker. Lovi rates the Jelly Joker cleanser with a Superior fit for dry and sensitive skin, while SKIN1004 products on this page often highlight key ingredients like centella asiatica and panthenol that help soothe the skin.

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Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous?

Geek & Gorgeous is more affordable, as value and pricing is an area where the brand does better compared to SKIN1004. Reviewers also frequently mention that Geek & Gorgeous offers affordable serums.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous?

Both brands offer equal fragrance-free options, as every single product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients for both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous.

Which brand does better for soothing and calming the skin, SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous?

SKIN1004 does better for soothing and calming the skin. Review themes show it outperforms Geek & Gorgeous in providing soothing and calming effects.

When comparing review themes, which brand performs better for hydration and moisture?

SKIN1004 performs better for hydration and moisture when comparing the review themes of the two brands.

SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous offer products that are well-suited for oily skin, with Lovi rating Geek & Gorgeous as Superior and SKIN1004 as High overall for this skin type. SKIN1004 features soothing and lightweight toners along with key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, while Geek & Gorgeous is noted for effective results and being ideal for oily skin and non-comedogenic.

SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous offer fragrance-free moisturizers, but SKIN1004 is often noted for providing lightweight and soothing hydration across the products on this page.

SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous are rated as a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin. SKIN1004 stands out for being better at soothing and calming, while Geek & Gorgeous is noted for offering affordable and effective serums.

SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous offer products that may help acne-prone skin, with Geek & Gorgeous achieving a Superior routine fit compared to SKIN1004's High fit. SKIN1004 features soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid across the products on this page to help calm the skin.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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