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SKIN1004 vs darrow

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

SKIN1004 and darrow are two distinct skincare lines known for gentle, effective care. The Korean brand features toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, which suit combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. Meanwhile, the dermatological brand darrow offers gentle cleansers and rigorously tested formulas like Actine, which are ideal for sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin. While both restore natural balance, the former emphasizes botanical hydration and brightening, whereas the latter focuses on dermatological cleansing.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs darrow products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or darrow: which is better?

SKIN1004 is generally the better choice on this page, offering many products with Superior and High Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas darrow lists only a single cleanser with lower fit ratings. SKIN1004 products on this page are fragrance-free and feature key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, which helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

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What is the difference between SKIN1004 and darrow?

SKIN1004 offers a wide variety of fragrance-free products that frequently achieve Superior or High Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas darrow lists only a single cleanser on this page with Average to Caution fit levels. SKIN1004 products on this page often feature key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid.

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

SKIN1004 or darrow: which cleanser is better?

When comparing cleansers, SKIN1004 is a better choice with products like the Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam achieving a Superior fit level for dry and oily acne-prone skin on this page, while darrow offers only the Actine cleanser which receives lower fit ratings. SKIN1004 products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or darrow?

This page does not provide pricing information to compare the affordability of SKIN1004 and darrow.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or darrow?

SKIN1004 products on this page generally fit acne-prone skin well, with multiple items achieving a Superior Lovi fit, whereas darrow only lists one cleanser that achieves a Low fit for acne-prone skin.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of SKIN1004 and darrow compare?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012 and is owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024, whereas darrow was founded earlier in 1969 and is owned by Pierre Fabre since 2006.

Which SKIN1004 products are rated as Superior for dry skin compared to darrow's offerings?

SKIN1004 features several products rated as Superior for dry skin, including the Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream, Probio-Cica Essence Toner, and Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam, whereas darrow offers no products with a Superior fit for dry skin.

What are the key ingredients shared across SKIN1004 products, and how do they differ from darrow's ingredient profiles?

SKIN1004 products on this page feature key ingredients like Centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and panthenol, whereas darrow's listed products do not highlight these shared components.

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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