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SKIN1004 vs SK-II

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SKIN1004 and SK-II are esteemed Asian skincare lines offering toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, masks, and serums. Both brands suit dry skin and acne-prone skin best, yet they differ in their heritage and signature ingredients. The Korean brand features centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, whereas the Japanese brand relies on pitera to improve pores, roughness, and redness.

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

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SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs SK-II products

People Say

SKIN1004SK-II
  • Lightweight texture Mostly MentionedMostly 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”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “silky texture that absorbs quickly — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
  • Hydration and moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
  • Radiance and glow Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Skin looks brighter — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
  • Soothing and calming Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Calms irritation instantly — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “Perfect for sensitive skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • Skin smoothing and texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Smoother skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Cleansing performance Sometimes NotedRarely 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”
    • “skin felt super clean — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara, melts stubborn makeup, removes sunscreen easily. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • High price and value Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Breakouts and irritation 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”
    • “caused cystic acne — SKIN1004 Hyalu-CICA Blue Serum”
    • “caused tiny red bumps — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Unpleasant scent Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

SKIN1004 vs SK-II routines for dry skin

Buy SK-II routine · $591.97 · 91% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · $96.70 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

SKIN1004 vs SK-II routines for oily skin

Buy SK-II routine · $713.54 · 89% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · $245.19 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 98% fit

SKIN1004 vs SK-II routines for combination skin

Buy SK-II routine · $714.65 · 89% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · $232.19 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or SK-II: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and SK-II are strong options, with SKIN1004 doing better for soothing and calming while SK-II leads in radiance and skin smoothing. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as High for SKIN1004 and Superior for SK-II.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and SK-II?

SKIN1004 uses key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid to offer soothing and calming benefits, whereas SK-II relies on Pitera to deliver better radiance, glow, and skin smoothing. Reviewers note that SKIN1004 products on this page often come with complaints about price, breakouts, and scent, while both brands provide equal lightweight textures and hydration.

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

SKIN1004 or SK-II for dry skin?

Both SKIN1004 and SK-II suit dry skin well, though SK-II offers a superior routine fit compared to SKIN1004's high fit on this page. The products on this page from both brands avoid fragrance and utilize key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin hydration and quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

SKIN1004 or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and SK-II offer highly rated moisturizers on the products on this page, such as the SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream and the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, which both feature a High Lovi fit for dry skin. SKIN1004 products on this page rely on key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and panthenol, which helps hydrate the skin.

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

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or SK-II?

SKIN1004 does better for high price and value on this page, making it more affordable than SK-II.

Between SKIN1004 and SK-II, which brand performs better for soothing and calming the skin?

SKIN1004 performs better for soothing and calming the skin compared to SK-II. The products on this page help deliver calming benefits using key ingredients like Centella asiatica.

What are the founding years and parent companies of SKIN1004 and SK-II?

SKIN1004 was founded in 2012 in South Korea and has been owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024, while SK-II was founded in 1980 in Japan and has been owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

Which brand does better for radiance and glow according to review themes?

According to the review themes on this page, SK-II does better than SKIN1004 for radiance and glow.

SKIN1004 or SK-II for oily skin?

For oily skin, both SKIN1004 and SK-II are good options, as Lovi rates their routines as High. SKIN1004 features soothing and lightweight toners and moisturizers across the products on this page, while SK-II uses Pitera as a key ingredient.

SKIN1004 or SK-II for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and SK-II provide a high routine fit for sensitive skin on the products on this page. SKIN1004 features key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid that help soothe irritation and support skin recovery, which is supported by research showing hyaluronic acid benefits skin quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

SKIN1004 or SK-II for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, both SKIN1004 and SK-II achieve a High routine fit on this page, with SK-II achieving a Superior fit for its routine. SKIN1004 features soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica and niacinamide, which may help calm the skin.

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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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