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SKIN1004 vs MAËLYS

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

SKIN1004 and MAËLYS are distinct skincare options offering thoughtful care through specialized solutions. The Korean brand is known for toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, masks, and more, built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, while the other is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. SKIN1004 products fit oily skin and combination skin best, whereas its counterpart suits all skin types best. Both brands differ in their core approach, as one focuses on botanical hydration and barrier support while the other addresses specific body and facial contours.

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 MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular SKIN1004 vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or MAËLYS: which is better?

SKIN1004 is better for most shoppers on this page, as its products achieve High or Superior Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types and list no fragrance, whereas MAËLYS products generally have Low or Caution fit levels and include fragrance. SKIN1004 features key ingredients like Hyaluronic acid and Niacinamide, which may help improve skin quality and signs of aging.

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What is the difference between SKIN1004 and MAËLYS?

SKIN1004 offers a wide variety of fragrance-free skincare products that feature key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, whereas MAËLYS features a minimal product selection on this page that includes fragranced options. SKIN1004 products on this page achieve mostly High and Superior fit levels across various skin types, while MAËLYS products on this page generally receive Low or Caution ratings.

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Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or MAËLYS?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between SKIN1004 and MAËLYS cannot be made.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or MAËLYS?

SKIN1004 causes fewer breakouts than MAËLYS, as the products on this page for SKIN1004 achieve High or Superior fit levels for acne-prone skin, while MAËLYS products have Low fit levels for acne-prone skin.

Which of the two brands offers products with no fragrance listed in their ingredients?

SKIN1004 is the brand that offers products with no fragrance listed in their ingredients, as every product on its page lists no fragrance. In contrast, MAËLYS has 1 of 2 products on its page that list fragrance.

How does the founding year and parent company of SKIN1004 compare to MAËLYS?

SKIN1004 was founded in 2012 in South Korea and is owned by Goodai Global Inc., while MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by Barinboim Group.

Which SKIN1004 products are rated with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin?

The products on this page by SKIN1004 that are rated with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin include the Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream, Probio-Cica Essence Toner, and Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam.

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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