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SKIN1004 vs BYOMA

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SKIN1004 and BYOMA are distinct skincare lines created to address diverse complexions with thoughtful formulations. The Korean brand centers on centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to nourish combination and sensitive skin through toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks. Conversely, the British brand builds its cleansers, serums, and moisturizers around tri-ceramide and squalane to serve mature skin and skin with dark spots best. While both brands offer targeted care for concerns like acne and hyperpigmentation, they differ fundamentally 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 oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

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SKIN1004 vs BYOMA routines for acne-prone skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or BYOMA: which is better?

Both brands are great options, as SKIN1004 stands out for soothing and lightweight textures, while BYOMA excels in hydration and barrier strengthening.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and BYOMA?

SKIN1004 focuses on soothing and lightweight textures using centella asiatica, while BYOMA emphasizes barrier-strengthening moisturizers and hydrating cleansers using a tri-ceramide complex. Reviewers find that SKIN1004 is better for calming sensitive skin and lightweight absorption, whereas BYOMA offers deeper hydration and smoothing benefits.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA for oily skin?

For oily skin, BYOMA has a Superior routine fit on Lovi compared to SKIN1004 which has a High fit.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both SKIN1004 and BYOMA offer cleansers with high product fit ratings for various skin types on the products on this page. SKIN1004 is particularly well-suited for calming sensitive skin with centella asiatica, while BYOMA focuses on strengthening the skin barrier using a tri-ceramide complex.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or BYOMA?

BYOMA offers better affordable value than SKIN1004 based on reviewer feedback.

Which brand is better for sensitive skin, SKIN1004 or BYOMA?

BYOMA is better for sensitive skin, as reviewers note it is gentle on sensitive skin and the products on this page achieve High fit levels for sensitive skin types, with soothing formulations that help support the skin barrier.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between SKIN1004 and BYOMA?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012, whereas BYOMA was founded in the United Kingdom in 2022.

Between SKIN1004 and BYOMA, which brand is known for having packaging and pump issues?

Reviewers note that SKIN1004 is the brand more often associated with packaging and pump issues.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and BYOMA are well-suited for acne-prone skin, with Lovi fit levels of High for both brands.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and BYOMA offer deeply hydrating moisturizers, but BYOMA tends to be better for strengthening the skin barrier while SKIN1004 is more soothing and lightweight. Both brands provide fragrance-free options that help keep dry skin comfortable.

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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