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SKIN1004 vs Clarins

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SKIN1004 and Clarins are esteemed skincare brands that offer thoughtfully formulated toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, serums, and masks. The Korean brand centers its gentle collections around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to suit combination and sensitive skin, whereas the French house harnesses soothing shea and replenishing squalane for sensitive and mature skin. Both provide tailored solutions for acne, dark spots, and aging, yet they differ in their heritage and foundational botanical ingredients.

SKIN1004 is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2012 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024.

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Clarins is a French skincare brand founded in 1954 and owned by Famille C (Groupe Clarins).

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Clarins products

People Say

SKIN1004Clarins
  • Hydrating and soothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “skin drinks it up — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “insane how cooling it is — Clarins Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask”
  • 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 immediately — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
  • No white cast and good under makeup Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “concealer glides on smoothly — Clarins Total Eye Lift”
    • “Perfect primer for any foundation, which all glide on smoothly. — Clarins Beauty Flash Balm”
    • “concealer sits better — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “zero white cast — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
  • Exfoliation and smoothing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “neck feels smoother — Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream”
    • “softened crow's feet — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
  • Lifting, firming, and anti-aging Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “neck feels smoother — Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream”
    • “visibly tighter, lifted skin — Clarins Super Restorative Night Cream”
    • “plumped my fine lines — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “strong tightening effect — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Luxurious texture Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “melting non-oily texture — Clarins Extra-Firming Neck & Décolleté Cream”
    • “Creamy texture feels luxurious upon application — Clarins Extra-Firming Day Cream”
    • “feels like silk — Clarins Double Serum”
  • Small size or high price point Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Price is quite steep — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “wish it came in larger size — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “Pricey for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “way too expensive — Clarins Double Serum”
  • Scent dislikes and strong fragrances Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Has a strong herbal/citrus scent I didn't enjoy. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells a bit like plastic — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “smells like perfume — Clarins Multi-Active Jour”
  • Pump and packaging issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “takes 4-5 pumps for face — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “The pump shoots the oil out too aggressively. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “dispenses too much product — Clarins Total Eye Lift”
  • Irritation and sensitivities Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “caused cystic acne — Clarins Double Serum”
    • “caused redness — Clarins Double Serum Eye”
    • “made my face burn — Clarins Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask”
    • “Made my vision blurry/foggy for a while after rinsing. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”

SKIN1004 vs Clarins routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs Clarins routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs Clarins routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Clarins: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Clarins are strong options, with SKIN1004 offering a high routine fit for oily skin compared to Clarins at an average level, while both achieve high routine fits for dry, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin. SKIN1004 products on this page list no fragrance and feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which helps provide hydration and supports anti-aging effects.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Clarins?

SKIN1004 is a South Korean brand founded in 2012 that features fragrance-free formulas with key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, whereas Clarins is a French brand founded in 1954 known for luxurious textures and mostly scented products containing ingredients like shea butter and squalane. Both brands offer high routine fits for most skin types, but SKIN1004 has a High routine fit for oily skin while Clarins has an Average fit.

SKIN1004 or Clarins for dry skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Clarins achieve a High Lovi routine fit for dry skin, though SKIN1004 lists no fragrance in the products on this page while Clarins features a strong fragrance in most of its items. Their formulations help deliver hydration through key ingredients like hyaluronic acid.

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

SKIN1004 or Clarins: which cleanser is better?

Comparing the cleansers on this page, SKIN1004 achieves a Superior fit level for dry sensitive skin, dry skin, and oily acne-prone skin, whereas Clarins achieves High for hydrating dry skin and Average for others.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Clarins?

Clarins is more expensive, while the review themes note that SKIN1004 is associated with a smaller size or high price point compared to its competitor.

Between SKIN1004 and Clarins, which brand offers fragrance-free products?

SKIN1004 offers fragrance-free options because every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas almost all Clarins products contain fragrance.

Which brand performs better for lifting, firming, and anti-aging according to review themes?

Clarins performs better for lifting, firming, and anti-aging according to the review themes on this page.

What are the key differences in founding year and country of origin between SKIN1004 and Clarins?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012, whereas Clarins was founded in France in 1954.

SKIN1004 or Clarins for oily skin?

SKIN1004 is a better fit for oily skin, achieving a High Lovi routine fit compared to an Average fit for Clarins. The products on this page for SKIN1004 rely on lightweight formulations featuring ingredients like Niacinamide, which helps regulate oil production.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

SKIN1004 or Clarins: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Clarins offer effective moisturizers, with SKIN1004 featuring fragrance-free formulas containing hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, while Clarins provides luxurious textures that are well-suited for mature skin.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

SKIN1004 or Clarins for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Clarins achieve a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin. SKIN1004 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas most Clarins products contain fragrance and may cause scent dislikes.

SKIN1004 or Clarins for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Clarins achieve a High Lovi routine fit for acne-prone skin. SKIN1004 features no added fragrance across its products on this page and emphasizes soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica and Niacinamide, whereas most Clarins products on this page contain fragrance.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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