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SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin

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SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin are skincare brands offering thoughtful toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, serums, and eye products. The first brand is known for centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, while the second brand is loved for niacinamide, peptides, antioxidants, and omegas. Both suit different needs, as SKIN1004 fits combination and sensitive skin best, whereas Allies of Skin suits dry skin and oily acne-prone skin best.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

SKIN1004Allies of Skin
  • Soothing and calming Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Lightweight and elegant texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “zero white cast — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Turns milky immediately and washes off completely. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Hydrating and moisturizing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Skin feels hydrated — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
  • Advanced formulation and multitasking Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Faster skin recovery — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “Pores appear to be tighter — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Brightening and fading dark spots Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Gives me a nice youthful glow — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “Gives a nice glow — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • Skin smoothing, firming, and anti-aging Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “fix the fine lines — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “Tightened the skin in just a few uses — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “strong tightening effect — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • High price point Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Price is quite steep — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Pricey for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Packaging and application issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “pump head is fixed — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “bad spritz mechanism — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Hate the pump — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “hard to wash off — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Irritation and skin reactions 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”
    • “Corn mint oil can be sensitizing — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Slightly irritating... when I first started — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”

SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin are great choices, with SKIN1004 offering lightweight and soothing options while Allies of Skin stands out for hydration and advanced anti-aging.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin?

SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin differ mainly in their formulation focus, with SKIN1004 excelling in lightweight and soothing textures using ingredients like centella asiatica, while Allies of Skin stands out for its hydrating and advanced anti-aging formulas.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

For dry skin, both SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin are great choices, but Allies of Skin offers a Superior routine fit compared to SKIN1004's High fit. Allies of Skin delivers hydrating and moisturizing benefits that help manage dryness effectively.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin offer well-liked moisturizers, with SKIN1004 known for lightweight, soothing formulas featuring centella and hyaluronic acid, while Allies of Skin is recognized for hydrating, advanced anti-aging treatments. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin moisture and barrier quality.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin has a high price point, whereas SKIN1004 is more affordable for shoppers.

Do SKIN1004 products contain any fragrance?

Every SKIN1004 product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand focuses its routines best on combination skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin focus their routines well on combination skin, with Lovi rating SKIN1004 as High and Allies of Skin as Superior for this skin type.

What are the key ingredients found across Allies of Skin products?

The key ingredient found across the products on this page for Allies of Skin is Niacinamide.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin offer a Superior routine fit for oily skin. Lovi rates Allies of Skin as providing a Superior routine fit, while SKIN1004 is rated High.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin on this page. Lovi rates SKIN1004 as High for sensitive skin, while Allies of Skin earns a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin, with SKIN1004 noted for lightweight and soothing textures and Allies of Skin favored for advanced formulation and hydrating performance.

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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