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SKIN1004 vs KORA Organics

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SKIN1004 and KORA Organics are distinguished skincare brands offering specialized daily care for varying complexions. The former is a Korean brand known for toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks featuring centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, which suit combination skin and dry skin best. Conversely, the latter provides nourishing moisturizers, clarifying masks, and targeted serums crafted from balancing botanical blends that suit oily skin and combination skin best. While both cater to similar concerns through distinct formulations, they differ in their foundational ingredients and regional origins.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs KORA Organics products

People Say

SKIN1004KORA Organics
  • Lightweight & Fast-Absorbing 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”
    • “Feels like a light oil but with none of the sheen — KORA Organics Active Algae Lightweight Moisturizer”
  • Gentle & Soothing on Skin Mostly MentionedOften 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”
    • “No irritation or redness — KORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Serum”
  • Deep & Lasting Hydration Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “skin feels plump — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Ultra-hydrating — KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Moisturizer”
    • “Punchy shot of moisture — KORA Organics Active Algae Lightweight Moisturizer”
  • Exfoliation, Smoothing & Texture Improvement Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “baby soft skin — KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask”
    • “Visibly smooths — KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Moisturizer”
    • “facial in a tube — KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Radiant Glow & Brightening Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “brighter complexion — KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil”
    • “post-facial glow — KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask”
    • “baby soft skin — KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil”
    • “Gives a nice glow — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • Scent Dislike & Strong Fragrance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Has a strong herbal/citrus scent I didn't enjoy. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells a bit like plastic — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “overpowering floral smell — KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil”
  • Insufficient Hydration & Moisture Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Not enough moisture — KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Moisturizer”
    • “not enough for dry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
  • Skin Irritation, Redness & Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Made my vision blurry/foggy for a while after rinsing. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Caused small whiteheads/closed comedones on my forehead. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “caused tiny bumps — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “burning sensation — KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask”

SKIN1004 vs KORA Organics routines for oily skin

Buy KORA Organics routine · $273.95 · 97% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · $245.19 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

SKIN1004 vs KORA Organics routines for combination skin

Buy KORA Organics routine · $286.54 · 97% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · $232.19 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

SKIN1004 vs KORA Organics routines for acne-prone skin

Buy KORA Organics routine · $271.48 · 97% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · $224.19 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or KORA Organics: which is better?

SKIN1004 and KORA Organics each suit different needs, with SKIN1004 fitting dry, combination, and oily skin best, while KORA Organics is best for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and KORA Organics?

SKIN1004 stands out for its lightweight, gentle, and soothing formulas featuring centella asiatica, whereas KORA Organics excels at exfoliation, smoothing, and providing a radiant glow. For oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, Lovi rates SKIN1004 as High and KORA Organics as Superior.

SKIN1004 or KORA Organics for oily skin?

For oily skin, KORA Organics offers a superior routine fit compared to SKIN1004, which has a high fit for oily skin.

SKIN1004 or KORA Organics: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, SKIN1004 products on this page are rated High for dry skin, while KORA Organics features options like the Turmeric Glow Moisturizer, which is rated High for dry skin and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers note that KORA Organics moisturizers provide deep hydration and a radiant glow, though they often mention a strong scent and a high price point.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or KORA Organics?

The provided page and study facts do not contain pricing information to determine whether SKIN1004 or KORA Organics is more affordable.

Which brand performs better for exfoliation and smoothing texture, SKIN1004 or KORA Organics?

KORA Organics performs better for exfoliation, smoothing, and texture improvement than SKIN1004. Both brands feature fragrance-free products on this page.

How do the review themes for scent and fragrance compare between SKIN1004 and KORA Organics?

When comparing scent and fragrance review themes, KORA Organics receives notes for a strong or divisive scent, whereas the products on this page for SKIN1004 list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which brand is better suited for dry skin and what do their respective routines look like?

Both SKIN1004 and KORA Organics offer products for dry skin, though SKIN1004 has specific brand-focused routines for dry skin featuring cleansers, hydrating toners, serums, and moisturizers.

SKIN1004 or KORA Organics for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, KORA Organics has a Superior routine fit on Lovi compared to SKIN1004 which has a High routine fit. The products on this page for both brands contain no fragrance in their ingredients.

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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