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SKIN1004 vs FRE

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

SKIN1004 and FRE are distinct skincare brands known for thoughtful, nourishing formulas designed to support various complexions. The Korean line features centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide within toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks that suit combination and sensitive skin best, while the alternative is widely loved for targeted compositions that suit acne-prone skin best. These brands differ primarily in their core ingredients and ideal skin types, offering tailored solutions ranging from centella-infused essences to balancing argan oil.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs FRE products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or FRE: which is better?

SKIN1004 is better for most shoppers on this page, as it offers a wide range of fragrance-free products with a Superior fit for combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. FRE only features a single product on this page with lower fit levels for those skin types.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and FRE?

SKIN1004 offers a wide variety of fragrance-free products featuring key ingredients like centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, helping to soothe and hydrate skin types such as sensitive and acne-prone skin. In contrast, FRE features a much smaller range with only an argan oil product listed on this page.

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Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or FRE?

The provided page facts do not mention or compare the prices of SKIN1004 and FRE, so it is not possible to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or FRE?

SKIN1004 offers a wide range of products with superior or high Lovi fit levels for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin, whereas FRE only features a single argan oil product with an average fit for those skin types.

Which of the two brands offers products with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin?

SKIN1004 offers products with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, while FRE does not. The products on this page for SKIN1004 include items like the Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream and the Probio-Cica Essence Toner that achieve this top rating for dry skin.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership compare between SKIN1004 and FRE?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012 and has been owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024, whereas FRE was founded in 2016 and is independently owned.

Which key ingredients are shared across the products listed for SKIN1004?

The products on this page for SKIN1004 share Centella asiatica, Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, and Panthenol as key ingredients.

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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