SKINFOOD skincare
SKINFOOD is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2025.
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SKINFOOD is lovingly celebrated for its nourishing masks, targeted serums, rich moisturizers, and clarifying toners, all crafted from wholesome food-based formulas. Its products suit oily acne-prone skin and oily skin best, helping to balance excess oil and soothe irritation. To address specific concerns, the standout choices include the Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence for acne-prone skin, the Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X for skin with dark spots, and the Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad for mature skin. Through these thoughtful offerings, the brand delivers reliable care that respects the skin's natural needs.
This page covers some of the most popular SKINFOOD products; for the whole SKINFOOD range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 26.8k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise SKINFOOD for gentle exfoliation, soothing redness, and providing deep hydration. The most common complaints are a sticky finish and difficulty with physical particles or insufficient moisture.
Highlights
Softening and brightening masks Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels like baby butt — Rice Mask Wash Off”
- “Leaves my skin feeling refreshed and hydrated without any stickiness. — Carrot Carotene Daily Mask”
- “gives an incredible glow — Rice Mask Wash Off”
Product effectiveness issues Mostly Mentioned
- “rice chunks are hard to get off — Rice Mask Wash Off”
- “pricier than other brands — Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad”
- “hard to peel apart — Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad”
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Questions and answers
Is SKINFOOD good for oily skin?
Yes, SKINFOOD is a good choice for oily skin, as Lovi rates the SKINFOOD-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that the masks help leave the skin soft, though some note product effectiveness issues.
Is SKINFOOD worth it?
SKINFOOD is worth it because reviewers frequently mention that its masks leave the skin soft and bright, and every product listed on this page is free of fragrance. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. However, shoppers should note that product effectiveness issues are also commonly reported by reviewers.
What are SKINFOOD's best products?
SKINFOOD's best products are the Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad and the Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence, both of which rate High for dry skin. Additionally, Lovi rates the Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X as Superior for mature and dry sensitive skin.
Which SKINFOOD moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence is the best choice, as Lovi rates it High for dry skin, followed by the Carrot Carotene Relief Cream which is rated Average. Every moisturizer from the SKINFOOD products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Does SKINFOOD cause breakouts?
SKINFOOD is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, as the SKINFOOD products on this page are fragrance-free and Lovi rates acne-prone skin routines Superior for the brand. Reviewers mostly mention softening and brightening masks, though some note product effectiveness issues.
Is SKINFOOD fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the SKINFOOD products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Reviewers mostly mention softening and brightening masks, though product effectiveness issues are also noted.
What are the key ingredients in SKINFOOD products?
How do I build a SKINFOOD skincare routine?
To build a SKINFOOD routine for dry skin, follow a daily plan that includes a cleanser, hydrating toner, Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence as a moisturizer, and SPF in the morning. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, serum or treatment, and the same moisturizer, adding the Rice Mask Wash Off once a week. Lovi rates the SKINFOOD routine Superior for dry skin.
Where can I buy SKINFOOD, and how much does it cost?
SKINFOOD products are available on this page at stores in Spain. Prices on the page range from €22.80 to €29.48, with most falling between those amounts.
What are good alternatives to SKINFOOD?
SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea are good alternatives to SKINFOOD because they are similar brands with pages on Lovi.
SKINFOOD vs SKIN1004: which is better?
SKINFOOD is better for oily and combination skin, where Lovi rates the SKINFOOD-focused routines Superior compared to the High fit of SKIN1004. For dry and sensitive skin, both brands offer a Superior fit, though SKINFOOD reviews highlight softening masks alongside some effectiveness issues.
Who owns SKINFOOD, and where is it from?
SKINFOOD is a Korean brand founded in 2004, owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2025.
koreaherald.comgoodai-global.compitchbook.combeautymatter.com
Is SKINFOOD cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list SKINFOOD as cruelty-free.
Is SKINFOOD good for dry skin?
Yes, SKINFOOD is good for dry skin because Lovi rates the SKINFOOD-focused routine Superior for dry skin. The Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad, Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X, and Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence all fit dry skin at High levels.
Is SKINFOOD good for sensitive skin?
Yes, SKINFOOD is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention softening and brightening effects from the masks, though some note product effectiveness issues.
Is SKINFOOD good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, SKINFOOD is a good option because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. The SKINFOOD products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is SKINFOOD good for skin with dark spots?
SKINFOOD is a good choice for skin with dark spots because it offers effective brightening items like the Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad and Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X. Lovi rates the Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X High for dark spots, and niacinamide helps reduce unwanted pigment.
Is SKINFOOD good for mature skin?
SKINFOOD is good for mature skin, as Lovi rates the Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X as Superior and the Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad as High for it. Reviewers mention that the masks help leave the skin soft, though some users report product effectiveness issues.
Research behind SKINFOOD's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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.
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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