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SKIN1004 vs RoC

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SKIN1004 and RoC are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care. The Korean line features soothing toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to suit oily and combination skin. Meanwhile, the French range provides expertly formulated serums, eye products, and cleansers enriched with glycerin and retinol for mature and dry skin. While the former focuses on calming and brightening botanicals, the latter relies on clinically proven actives to target fine lines and deep hydration.

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

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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs RoC products

People Say

SKIN1004RoC
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Mostly MentionedOften 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 like water — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Absorbs easily and quickly — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
  • Deep 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 is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Anti-Aging, Wrinkle, and Firming Benefits Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
    • “strong tightening effect — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Skin Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
    • “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”
    • “super calming and downright effective — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
  • Texture Improvement and Smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “skin feels like silk — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Cleansing and Exfoliation 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”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
  • Irritation and Burning Sensations Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Made my vision blurry/foggy for a while after rinsing. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “caused tiny bumps — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Stung my face — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “caused redness and stinging — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Lack of Visible Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't notice any tone change — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “No drastic change yet — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
    • “didn't notice difference — SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream”
    • “took 4 weeks to see change — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
  • Strong or Unpleasant Scent 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 perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”

SKIN1004 vs RoC routines for dry skin

Buy RoC routine · CA$216.11 · 91% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · CA$123.83 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

SKIN1004 vs RoC routines for oily skin

Buy RoC routine · CA$353.85 · 89% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · CA$272.21 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

SKIN1004 vs RoC routines for combination skin

Buy RoC routine · CA$320.94 · 89% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · CA$230.22 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or RoC: which is better?

Both brands perform well, with SKIN1004 offering soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica and RoC providing anti-aging benefits through retinol. Reviewers note that RoC helps reduce fine lines, while SKIN1004 is often praised for lightweight, soothing textures.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and RoC?

SKIN1004 focuses on soothing and lightweight formulas with centella asiatica, while RoC targets anti-aging and wrinkles with retinol. Reviewers often mention skin irritation and burning with RoC, whereas SKIN1004 products on this page list no fragrance.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

SKIN1004 or RoC for dry skin?

For dry skin, RoC has a Superior routine fit, whereas SKIN1004 has a High routine fit. RoC focuses on ingredients like retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

SKIN1004 or RoC: which cleanser is better?

SKIN1004 stands out for cleansers because reviewers note its cleansing and exfoliation products perform better than those of RoC, while the products on this page for SKIN1004 list no fragrance.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or RoC?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so neither SKIN1004 nor RoC can be called more affordable.

Which brand has a stronger fragrance or scent issue, SKIN1004 or RoC?

RoC has more scent issues than SKIN1004 because review themes rate them as equal for strong or unpleasant scents, but RoC's page facts show that 10 of its 12 products list no fragrance while two contain it, whereas every SKIN1004 product lists no fragrance.

SKIN1004 or RoC for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and RoC are well-suited for oily skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as High on this page.

SKIN1004 or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

RoC focuses on mature skin and anti-aging with retinol, while SKIN1004 emphasizes centella and gentle hydration across the products on this page. Retinol helps reduce wrinkles and stimulate collagen accumulation in aging skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

SKIN1004 or RoC for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and RoC are a High fit for sensitive skin. SKIN1004 avoids fragrance across the products on this page, whereas RoC reviewers sometimes note strong fragrance and skin irritation or burning.

SKIN1004 or RoC: which sunscreen is better?

SKIN1004 offers sunscreens like the Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum, which fits oily acne-prone and combination skin at a Superior level. RoC also features a sunscreen on this page, the BARRIER RENEW AM MOISTURIZER SPF 30, which fits dry sensitive skin at a High level.

SKIN1004 or RoC for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and RoC are options for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page achieve a High Lovi fit level for this skin type. SKIN1004 relies on ingredients like centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid to help soothe skin, whereas RoC features retinol and glycerin to help smooth texture.

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SKIN1004 or RoC for mature skin?

RoC fits mature skin better than SKIN1004, offering a Superior routine fit compared to SKIN1004's High fit level. RoC uses ingredients like retinol, which helps stimulate collagen accumulation and addresses signs of aging in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

SKIN1004 or RoC for skin with dark spots?

RoC fits skin with dark spots better than SKIN1004, offering Superior routine fit compared to High fit for SKIN1004 products on this page. RoC features key ingredients like retinol, which helps address signs of aging and pigmentation.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

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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