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SKIN1004 vs BYOMA

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SKIN1004 and BYOMA are accessible skincare brands that offer gentle toners, moisturizers, cleansers, serums, and sunscreens. The Korean brand features centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to suit combination skin and sensitive skin, while the British brand relies on a tri-ceramide complex and squalane to nourish dry skin and sensitive skin. Both lines target specific concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging, yet 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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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs BYOMA products

People Say

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  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing 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 instantly — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Hydrating and Moisturizing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
  • Soothing and Calming 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”
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
  • Gentle on Sensitive Skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “great for sensitive skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
  • Affordable Value Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “huge bottle — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
  • Improves Skin Texture and Smoothing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “skin was soft the next morning — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “smoother complexion — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Other Minor Complaints Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “hard to wash off — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “milky sweat when running — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “feels like someone sneezing on you — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “Rolls off skin — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Packaging and Pump Issues Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “The pump shoots the oil out too aggressively. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Insufficient Hydration or Moisture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “need to layer it — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Too lightweight — BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream”
    • “not enough for dry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
  • Unpleasant Scent 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”
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “smell is annoying — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”

SKIN1004 vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or BYOMA: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and BYOMA are great skincare brands, with SKIN1004 offering a Lovi fit level of High for dry skin and BYOMA offering a Superior fit level for dry skin.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and BYOMA?

SKIN1004 leans toward lightweight textures and soothing calming care with centella asiatica, while BYOMA focuses on barrier-strengthening moisturizers and hydrating routines featuring a tri-ceramide complex. For overall routine fit, SKIN1004 is High for sensitive skin, whereas BYOMA achieves a Superior level. Both brands provide fragrance-free options across nearly all the products on this page.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA for dry skin?

For dry skin, BYOMA offers a Superior routine fit while SKIN1004 has a High routine fit on the products on this page. Reviewers note that BYOMA is better for hydrating and moisturizing, whereas SKIN1004 excels in soothing and calming.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both SKIN1004 and BYOMA offer cleansers with strong ratings, with BYOMA showing particular strength in gentle, non-stripping hydration and SKIN1004 featuring options that are well-suited for combination and sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable than SKIN1004. Reviewers note that BYOMA offers better affordable value across the products on this page.

Between SKIN1004 and BYOMA, which brand is better for soothing and calming the skin?

SKIN1004 is better for soothing and calming the skin, as it excels in soothing and calming review themes while featuring lightweight and soothing toners and moisturizers across the products on this page.

Which brand has fewer packaging and pump issues, SKIN1004 or BYOMA?

BYOMA does better than SKIN1004 when it comes to packaging and pump issues.

Do SKIN1004 products contain any added fragrance?

SKIN1004 products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and BYOMA offer a High routine fit level for oily skin, making them strong choices depending on your specific preferences. SKIN1004 stands out for its lightweight and fast-absorbing texture, while BYOMA excels in hydration and moisturization.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and BYOMA offer great moisturizers, with SKIN1004 focusing on lightweight, soothing formulas featuring Centella asiatica and BYOMA excelling in deep hydration and skin barrier repair through a tri-ceramide complex. Lovi rates the routine fit for dry skin as High for SKIN1004 and Superior for BYOMA, while both brands achieve equal High fit levels for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin types.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

BYOMA is a better choice for sensitive skin because Lovi rates its routine as Superior, compared to High for SKIN1004. Reviewers also highlight BYOMA as being more gentle on sensitive skin.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and BYOMA achieve a High fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. SKIN1004 is especially noted for its soothing and calming benefits, while BYOMA is recognized for being gentle on sensitive 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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