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SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin

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SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin are skincare brands that offer distinct approaches to hydration, clarity, and barrier support. The Korean label SKIN1004, founded in 2012, features toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to suit combination and dry skin, whereas Allies of Skin is loved for luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, and targeted eye products formulated with powerhouse ingredients like niacinamide for dry and acne-prone skin. While both incorporate soothing and anti-aging elements, the first emphasizes botanical centella for moisture and blemish care, and the second relies on deeply nourishing and clarifying treatments.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

SKIN1004Allies of Skin
  • Soothing and calming 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”
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Lightweight and elegant texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “zero white cast — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Turns milky immediately and washes off completely. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Hydrating and moisturizing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Skin feels hydrated — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
  • Advanced formulation and multitasking Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Faster skin recovery — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “Pores appear to be tighter — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Brightening and fading dark spots Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Gives me a nice youthful glow — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “Gives a nice glow — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • Skin smoothing, firming, and anti-aging Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “fix the fine lines — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “Tightened the skin in just a few uses — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “strong tightening effect — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • High price point Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Price is quite steep — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Pricey for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Packaging and application issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “pump head is fixed — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “bad spritz mechanism — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Hate the pump — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “hard to wash off — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Irritation and skin reactions 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”
    • “Corn mint oil can be sensitizing — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Slightly irritating... when I first started — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”

SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · $249.67 · 98% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · $96.70 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · $482.96 · 94% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · $245.19 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · $474.55 · 94% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · $232.19 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Both brands are great, but Allies of Skin is rated superior by Lovi across all skin types compared to SKIN1004. Allies of Skin excels at hydrating, firming, and brightening, whereas SKIN1004 stands out for lightweight textures and a lower price point.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin outperforms SKIN1004 in hydration, anti-aging, and brightening, while SKIN1004 offers a more lightweight texture and lower price point.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

Both brands are great choices for dry skin, with Lovi giving Allies of Skin a Superior routine fit and SKIN1004 a High fit. Allies of Skin stands out for its hydrating and moisturizing formulas, while SKIN1004 offers lightweight textures and key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid that help soothe the skin.

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

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

Allies of Skin is better for moisturizers because the products on this page offer more effective hydration and anti-aging benefits, whereas SKIN1004 sometimes notes insufficient moisture.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin has a high price point while SKIN1004 does better on price, making SKIN1004 the more affordable option.

Do SKIN1004 products contain fragrance?

Every product in the SKIN1004 range on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand performs better for brightening and fading dark spots?

Allies of Skin performs better for brightening and fading dark spots. Reviewers widely note its effectiveness in brightening and fading dark spots.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

When was SKIN1004 founded and who owns it?

SKIN1004 was founded in 2012 in South Korea and has been owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

Both brands are great choices for oily skin, with Lovi giving Allies of Skin a Superior fit rating and SKIN1004 a High fit rating.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin provide a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin. SKIN1004 focuses on calming botanical ingredients like Centella asiatica, whereas Allies of Skin offers advanced barrier-supporting formulations, though reviewers note that Allies of Skin sometimes causes initial irritation.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin are a Superior fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page.

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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