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SKIN1004 vs Olay

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SKIN1004 and Olay are established skincare lines offering varied toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, serums, and cleansers built around soothing ingredients like centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and glycerin. The Korean brand suits oily and combination skin best with its centella-focused formulas, while Olay fits sensitive and oily skin best through its gentle, reliable components. They differ primarily in their core formulations, allowing users to select either targeted botanical hydration or proven barrier support.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Olay products

People Say

SKIN1004Olay
  • Hydration and soothing Mostly 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”
    • “Instantly smoother, softer, and more hydrated — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “light and smooth — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
  • 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”
    • “absorbs quickly — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
  • Skin smoothing and firming Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels baby soft — Olay Retinol24”
    • “Skin feels like silk — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “hydrates the skin — Olay Advanced Eye Cream”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Effective cleansing and exfoliation Often MentionedRarely 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”
    • “pores looked so much smaller — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “tiny beads aren't harsh — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
  • Brightening and radiance Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “iridescent glow — Olay Super Serum”
    • “hides dark shadows — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “skin looks brighter — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “Gives a nice glow — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • No white cast and good under makeup Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “light and smooth — Olay Advanced Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”
    • “acts as primer — Olay Super Serum”
    • “zero white cast — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
  • Scent and fragrance complaints 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”
    • “Fragrance can be an irritant — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “floral scent — Olay Super Serum”
  • Packaging and pump issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “drags on skin — SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream”
    • “takes 4-5 pumps for face — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “The pump shoots the oil out too aggressively. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “hard to dispense — Olay Super Serum”
  • Unnoticeable or ineffective results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't affect the pores — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “didn't notice any tone change — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “no difference — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “minimal firming effect — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”

SKIN1004 vs Olay routines for dry skin

Buy SKIN1004 routine · CA$123.83 · 86% fitBuy Olay routine · CA$156.85 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

SKIN1004 vs Olay routines for oily skin

Buy SKIN1004 routine · CA$272.21 · 87% fitBuy Olay routine · CA$298.41 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

SKIN1004 vs Olay routines for combination skin

Buy SKIN1004 routine · CA$230.22 · 87% fitBuy Olay routine · CA$250.43 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Olay: which is better?

Both brands perform well, as SKIN1004 and Olay achieve equal fit levels across all skin types on this page. Olay tends to do better for skin smoothing, firming, and brightening, whereas SKIN1004 excels in effective cleansing and exfoliation.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Olay?

Both SKIN1004 and Olay offer high routine fit levels across major skin types, but Olay stands out for skin smoothing, firming, and brightening, while SKIN1004 focuses on effective cleansing, exfoliation, and a fragrance-free approach across all its products. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer, an ingredient featured across both brands.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

SKIN1004 or Olay for dry skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Olay achieve a High Lovi fit level for dry skin. SKIN1004 relies heavily on centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid to deliver soothing hydration, while Olay utilizes ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin to help nourish dry skin.

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

SKIN1004 or Olay: which cleanser is better?

SKIN1004 is better for cleansing, as the products on this page provide effective cleansing and exfoliation.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Olay?

Neither SKIN1004 nor Olay has pricing details listed on this page, so a comparison of affordability is not available.

SKIN1004 or Olay: which brand does better for skin smoothing and firming?

Olay does better for skin smoothing and firming. The products on this page help improve texture and smoothness.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

SKIN1004 or Olay: which brand is better at brightening and radiance?

Olay does better at brightening and radiance, while both brands feature key ingredients like niacinamide that help reduce cutaneous pigmentation and support even skin tone.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Which brand has products that are entirely fragrance-free, SKIN1004 or Olay?

SKIN1004 has products on this page that are entirely fragrance-free, whereas Olay includes fragrance in one of its items.

SKIN1004 or Olay for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Olay have a High routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers often mention that both brands offer a lightweight feel, and Olay's products help improve skin smoothness.

SKIN1004 or Olay: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Olay offer moisturizers that achieve high fit levels across major skin types, but Olay stands out for skin smoothing and firming while SKIN1004 focuses on fragrance-free soothing with centella asiatica. Olay's formulations often include ingredients like niacinamide and retinol to help address aging and dark spots, whereas SKIN1004 relies on hyaluronic acid to support hydration and moisture retention.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Antioxidants, 2021

SKIN1004 or Olay for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Olay achieve a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin. SKIN1004 lists no fragrance in any of its products on this page, whereas Olay includes fragrance in one of its items.

SKIN1004 or Olay: which sunscreen is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Olay offer sunscreens with High fit levels for most skin types on this page. SKIN1004 features fragrance-free sun protection like the Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum, while Olay provides options such as the Regenerist Whip Face Moisturizer SPF 25.

SKIN1004 or Olay for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Olay achieve a High routine fit for acne-prone skin, meaning they work equally well for this skin type.

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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