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SKIN1004 vs SK-II

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SKIN1004 and SK-II are esteemed Asian beauty houses founded in 2012 and 1980, respectively. The Korean brand centers its toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks on centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, while the Japanese brand anchors its own nourishing serums, moisturizers, masks, and toners in signature pitera. Both labels suit sensitive, dry, and acne-prone skin types beautifully. Ultimately, they differ through their distinct cultural heritages, foundational ingredients, and targeted solutions for dark spots and aging.

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

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SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs SK-II products

People Say

SKIN1004SK-II
  • 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”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “silky texture that absorbs quickly — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
  • Hydration and moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
  • Radiance and glow Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Skin looks brighter — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
  • Soothing and calming Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Calms irritation instantly — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “Perfect for sensitive skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • Skin smoothing and texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Smoother skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Cleansing performance Sometimes NotedRarely 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”
    • “skin felt super clean — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara, melts stubborn makeup, removes sunscreen easily. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • High price and value Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Breakouts and irritation Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Made my vision blurry/foggy for a while after rinsing. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “caused tiny bumps — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “caused cystic acne — SKIN1004 Hyalu-CICA Blue Serum”
    • “caused tiny red bumps — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Unpleasant scent Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

SKIN1004 vs SK-II routines for dry skin

Buy SK-II routine · A$1,400.12 · 90% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · A$115.38 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

SKIN1004 vs SK-II routines for oily skin

Buy SK-II routine · A$1,436.99 · 89% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · A$261.53 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

SKIN1004 vs SK-II routines for combination skin

Buy SK-II routine · A$1,429.91 · 88% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · A$225.80 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 95% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or SK-II: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and SK-II are good options, as SKIN1004 fits sensitive, dry, and oily skin best, while SK-II fits acne-prone, dry, and oily acne-prone skin best. Reviewers note that SK-II does better for radiance, glow, skin smoothing, and texture, whereas SKIN1004 does better for soothing, calming, and cleansing performance.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and SK-II?

SKIN1004 is a South Korean brand founded in 2012 that centers its products on ingredients like centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, while SK-II is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 built around its signature Pitera ingredient. For routine fit, SKIN1004 performs best for sensitive, dry, and oily skin types, whereas SK-II fits acne-prone, dry, and oily acne-prone skin best.

SKIN1004 or SK-II for dry skin?

SK-II has a superior routine fit for dry skin compared to SKIN1004, which has a high routine fit.

SKIN1004 or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and SK-II feature strong moisturizers, but they cater to different needs with key ingredients like Centella asiatica and Pitera. Reviewers find that SKIN1004 excels in soothing and calming, while SK-II delivers better radiance, glow, and skin smoothing.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or SK-II?

SK-II is more expensive, while high price and value is a noted drawback for SKIN1004 products on this page.

Which brand performs better for soothing and calming, SKIN1004 or SK-II?

SKIN1004 performs better for soothing and calming, as it outscores SK-II in this review theme. The products on this page from SKIN1004 feature key calming ingredients like centella asiatica.

What are the key ingredients used across SKIN1004 products compared to SK-II?

SKIN1004 uses Centella asiatica, Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, and Panthenol across the products on this page, whereas SK-II relies on Pitera as its key ingredient.

Which brand is better for radiance and glow, SKIN1004 or SK-II?

SK-II is better than SKIN1004 for radiance and glow. Both brands feature fragrance-free products, but SK-II excels in this area based on reviewer themes.

SKIN1004 or SK-II for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and SK-II are good options for oily skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as High. SKIN1004 is particularly known for its soothing and lightweight toners, while featuring key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid across the products on this page.

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

SKIN1004 or SK-II for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and SK-II offer a High fit for sensitive skin on Lovi. SKIN1004 features fragrance-free formulas with key ingredients like Centella asiatica and panthenol that help soothe and calm sensitive skin.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

SKIN1004 or SK-II for acne-prone skin?

SK-II has a superior routine fit for acne-prone skin compared to SKIN1004, which 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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