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SKIN1004 vs Dr. Barbara Sturm

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SKIN1004 and Dr. Barbara Sturm are distinct skincare lines offering targeted solutions for diverse complexions. The Korean brand is known for toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to suit oily and combination skin best. Conversely, the German brand is deeply loved for gentle moisturizers, clarifying exfoliants, and nourishing serums built on scientifically advanced formulas that suit sensitive, dry, and balanced skin best through deep hydration and barrier support. While both collections feature standout products for acne-prone, dark spot, and mature concerns, they differ fundamentally in their primary ingredient philosophies and ideal skin types.

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

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Dr. Barbara Sturm is a German skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Puig since 2024.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Dr. Barbara Sturm products

People Say

SKIN1004Dr. Barbara Sturm
  • Soothing and gentle formula Mostly MentionedMostly 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”
    • “doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing texture Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Turns milky immediately and washes off completely. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “sinks in immediately — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “sinks in quickly — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
  • 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 drank it up — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “skin feels softer — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
  • Gentle exfoliation and skin smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin texture is immediately more even — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Brightening complexion Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin looks brighter — Dr. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum”
    • “healthy glow — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
    • “Gives a nice glow — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • Cleansing and pore care Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “deep yet gentle cleanse — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara and sunscreen effortlessly. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
  • Size, quantity, and price concerns Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Price is quite steep — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “wish it came in larger size — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “Pricey for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “way too expensive — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Unnoticeable or slow results Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “No drastic change yet — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
    • “didn't notice difference — SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream”
    • “didn't do much — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “did nothing — Dr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum”
  • Insufficient hydration or dryness Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “not enough for dry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “not moisturizing enough — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “face feels a bit tight — Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser”

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Dr. Barbara Sturm: which is better?

SKIN1004 is better for soothing and gentle formulas, while Dr. Barbara Sturm does better for cleansing, gentle exfoliation, and brightening.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Dr. Barbara Sturm?

SKIN1004 is best for oily, combination, and dry skin with a focus on soothing and lightweight toners and moisturizers, while Dr. Barbara Sturm excels in gentle exfoliation, skin smoothing, brightening, and pore care.

SKIN1004 or Dr. Barbara Sturm: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, SKIN1004 is a better fit for dry skin, where the Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream achieves a High Lovi fit level compared to the Average fit of Dr. Barbara Sturm's Hyaluronic Serum. Both brands' products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, and sodium hyaluronate helps support skin hydration.

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Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Reviewers note that SKIN1004 has size, quantity, and price concerns.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

Both SKIN1004 and Dr. Barbara Sturm offer products on this page that are well-tolerated by acne-prone skin, though SKIN1004 features a broader selection with superior fit levels for this skin type.

Which brand has more products listed on the page, SKIN1004 or Dr. Barbara Sturm?

SKIN1004 has more products listed on the page than Dr. Barbara Sturm, with a much larger variety of items such as toners, sunscreens, and ampoule masks.

Which brand performs better for soothing and gentle formulas according to review themes?

According to review themes, SKIN1004 performs better than Dr. Barbara Sturm for soothing and gentle formulas.

What key ingredients are found across the SKIN1004 products?

The products on this page for SKIN1004 feature Centella asiatica, Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, and Panthenol as their key ingredients. Sodium hyaluronate helps with wound healing and skin quality.

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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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