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SKIN1004 vs Lancôme

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SKIN1004 and Lancôme are well-regarded skincare brands rooted in different traditions, with the former founded in South Korea in 2012 and the latter established in France in 1935. The Korean brand is recognized for its centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide formulations across toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks that suit combination and dry skin. Conversely, the French house is known for glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine within moisturizers, eye products, serums, and toners tailored for sensitive and mature skin. These houses differ primarily in their cultural origins, founding eras, core ingredient profiles, and preferred skin type alignments.

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

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Lancôme is a French skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1964.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Lancôme products

People Say

SKIN1004Lancôme
  • Lightweight 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”
    • “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “absorbs quickly — Lancôme RÉNERGIE”
  • Deep hydration and moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives my skin an instant dewy glow — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “keeps the skin soft and hydrated — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “The product provides deep hydration and visible rejuvenation. — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
  • Soothing and calming Mostly MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “instantly soothed my skin — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
  • General product benefits Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin looks lit from within — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “Absorbs within seconds — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “I have very sensitive skin and can't use many products... my skin has been 'glass-skin'. — Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
    • “huge bottle — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
  • Cleansing and makeup removal 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”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara instantly — Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover”
    • “removes all traces of makeup — Lancôme Crème Radiance”
  • Skin smoothing and texture improvement Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Skin feels cushiony soft — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “Face is so soft, smooth and not puffy. — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream”
  • Value and pricing complaints Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Price is quite steep — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “wish it came in larger size — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “Pricey for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “super expensive — Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil”
  • General product complaints Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't notice much change in wrinkles — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “Did absolutely nothing — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “left my face tight — Lancôme Crème Radiance”
    • “hard to wash off — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • 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”
    • “My only issue with it is the fragrance. — Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
    • “scent is too strong — Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream”

SKIN1004 vs Lancôme routines for dry skin

Buy SKIN1004 routine · $96.70 · 87% fitBuy Lancôme routine · $370.99 · 63% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

SKIN1004 vs Lancôme routines for oily skin

Buy SKIN1004 routine · $245.19 · 87% fitBuy Lancôme routine · $659.39 · 67% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

SKIN1004 vs Lancôme routines for combination skin

Buy SKIN1004 routine · $232.19 · 88% fitBuy Lancôme routine · $493.87 · 66% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Lancôme: which is better?

SKIN1004 is better for a lightweight texture and soothing sensitive skin, while Lancôme is better for deep hydration and general product benefits. For routine fit across all skin types, SKIN1004 has a High rating and Lancôme has an Average rating.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Lancôme?

SKIN1004 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas 11 of 14 Lancôme products contain fragrance. For routine fit across all skin types, Lovi rates SKIN1004 as High and Lancôme as Average. Reviewers note that SKIN1004 excels in lightweight textures and soothing care, while Lancôme is noted for deep hydration.

SKIN1004 or Lancôme for dry skin?

SKIN1004 is a better fit for dry skin, as the routine fit on Lovi is High compared to Lancôme's Average. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin moisture and hydration in dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

SKIN1004 or Lancôme: which cleanser is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Lancôme offer cleansers on this page, but they differ significantly in suitability and formulation. The cleanser from SKIN1004 is fragrance-free and fits dry, sensitive, and oily acne-prone skin with a Superior level, while Lancôme's Crème Radiance cleanser receives a Warning fit level across all skin types.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Lancôme?

Reviewers note that Lancome faces complaints about its high price point, while SKIN1004 has value and pricing complaints.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, SKIN1004 or Lancôme?

SKIN1004 has more fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, while only 3 of 14 Lancôme products on the page are fragrance-free.

SKIN1004 or Lancôme: which brand is better for deep hydration?

Lancome is better for deep hydration, as reviewers mostly mention deep hydration for Lancome, whereas reviewers note insufficient hydration for SKIN1004 sometimes. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin moisture and anti-aging signs.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Drug Delivery, 2017

Which brand offers better soothing and calming benefits, SKIN1004 or Lancôme?

SKIN1004 offers better soothing and calming benefits than Lancôme. Review themes note that SKIN1004 is better for soothing and calming, and every product on the SKIN1004 page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

SKIN1004 or Lancôme for oily skin?

For oily skin, SKIN1004 is the better choice because Lovi rates its routines as High fit compared to an Average fit for Lancôme. Reviewers note that SKIN1004 offers lightweight textures and soothing benefits, while every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

SKIN1004 or Lancôme: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Lancôme offer moisturizers on the products on this page, but SKIN1004 focuses on fragrance-free formulas with key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid while Lancôme frequently includes fragrance.

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

SKIN1004 or Lancôme for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, both SKIN1004 and Lancôme have a High routine fit on this page, but SKIN1004 features fragrance-free formulas across all products while Lancôme includes fragrance in the majority of its items listed here.

SKIN1004 or Lancôme for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, SKIN1004 has a High routine fit on this page, whereas Lancôme has an Average fit. SKIN1004 features fragrance-free products on this page containing Centella asiatica and niacinamide, which may help soothe the skin and reduce pigmentation.

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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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