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SKIN1004 vs Minimalist

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SKIN1004 and Minimalist are distinct skincare lines created to address diverse dermatological needs. The South Korean line, SKIN1004, features centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide across toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks, suiting combination and dry skin best. Meanwhile, the Indian line, Minimalist, offers sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers that suit acne-prone and oily skin best. While both brands target specific concerns like dark spots and aging with specialized formulations, they differ fundamentally in their signature ingredient philosophies and ideal skin types.

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

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Minimalist is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2025.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Minimalist products

People Say

SKIN1004Minimalist
  • Lightweight 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 quickly and doesn't feel greasy — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
  • Hydration and soothing 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”
    • “calmed it when my skin was super irritated — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
  • Ideal for oily skin Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “perfect moisturizer for oily skin — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
    • “keeps skin oil-free for hours — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
    • “perfect for oily skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
  • Gentle formulation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip my skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “doesn't burn my eyes — SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream”
    • “doesn't make skin feel tight — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
  • Intense hydration Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “plumps skin — SKIN1004 Hyalu-CICA Blue Serum”
    • “very moisturizing — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
  • No white cast Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves absolutely no white cast — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
    • “zero white cast — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
  • Finish and shine issues Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “looked greasy by midday — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “left my skin medium tacky — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “Left a slightly greasy feeling — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “makes face very oily — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
  • Scent and smell issues 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 like chemicals — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
  • Runny or watery consistency Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “leaked in my travel bag — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “spills out of tube — SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream”
    • “Runny like water — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
    • “consistency is like water — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”

SKIN1004 vs Minimalist routines for dry skin

Buy SKIN1004 routine · $96.70 · 87% fitBuy Minimalist routine · $83.84 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

SKIN1004 vs Minimalist routines for oily skin

Buy Minimalist routine · $265.17 · 92% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · $245.19 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

SKIN1004 vs Minimalist routines for combination skin

Buy Minimalist routine · $244.65 · 92% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · $232.19 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Minimalist: which is better?

Both brands offer solid options, but SKIN1004 is often preferred for its soothing and lightweight texture, while Minimalist tends to do better for oily and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates Minimalist as Superior for acne-prone skin, oily skin, and combination skin, whereas SKIN1004 fits best for dry, oily, and combination skin types.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Minimalist?

SKIN1004 stands out for its lightweight texture, hydration, and soothing formulas, while Minimalist is better suited for oily and acne-prone skin. Both brands offer products that list no fragrance in their ingredients.

SKIN1004 or Minimalist for dry skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Minimalist offer a High routine fit for dry skin, making them equally suitable options. The products on this page from SKIN1004 feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and panthenol, which helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

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SKIN1004 or Minimalist: which sunscreen is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Minimalist offer sunscreens on this page, with SKIN1004 featuring options like the Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum and Minimalist featuring its SPF 50 Sunscreen. The products on this page from both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Minimalist?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either SKIN1004 or Minimalist.

Which brand performs better regarding lightweight texture according to review themes?

SKIN1004 performs better regarding lightweight texture compared to Minimalist according to review themes. The products on this page help deliver lightweight and soothing care.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of SKIN1004 and Minimalist compare?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012 and has been owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024, whereas Minimalist was founded in India in 2020 and is owned by Unilever PLC as of 2025.

Which brand is noted to be better for oily skin based on review themes?

Minimalist is noted to be better for oily skin based on the review themes.

SKIN1004 or Minimalist for oily skin?

Minimalist offers a Superior routine fit for oily skin, whereas SKIN1004 has a High routine fit for this skin type. Reviewers note that Minimalist does better for oily skin and leaves no white cast, while SKIN1004 products on this page list no fragrance.

SKIN1004 or Minimalist for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Minimalist are a High fit for sensitive skin, offering gentle formulations with no added fragrance across the products on this page. Reviewers frequently note that SKIN1004 delivers soothing and lightweight toners as well as hydrating masks.

SKIN1004 or Minimalist for acne-prone skin?

Minimalist is Superior for acne-prone skin, while SKIN1004 has a High routine fit for it. Reviewers note that Minimalist does better for oily skin.

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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