SKIN1004 vs Geek & Gorgeous
SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous are thoughtfully crafted skincare brands offering gentle toners, nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, sunscreens, and masks built around proven ingredients like centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide. Both brands suit sensitive and acne-prone skin best, though the first fits combination skin while the formulations prioritize general skin compatibility. The Korean brand features centella asiatica to improve moisture and reduce acne, hyaluronic acid to lengthen the botulinum toxin wrinkle effect, and niacinamide to reduce hyperpigmentation and skin aging, whereas the other is loved by skincare enthusiasts for its specific standalone options like Jelly Joker, Liquid Hydration, and C-Glow Vitamin C Serum.
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 Geek & Gorgeous products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular SKIN1004 vs Geek & Gorgeous products
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Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
€14.69
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Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
€15.30
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Madagascar Centella Toning Toner
€19.89
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Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream
€14.95
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Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad
€21.00
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Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask
€3.50
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Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream
€17.49
- Zombie Pack
People Say
Lightweight texture Mostly MentionedMostly 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”
- “sinks in fast — Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station”
- “Water-like consistency — Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow Vitamin C Serum”
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”
- “calms red, irritated skin — Geek & Gorgeous Liquid Hydration”
Value and pricing Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “Great value — Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow Vitamin C Serum”
- “You really get a lot for your money — Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5”
- “unbeatable price — Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker”
- “huge bottle — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
Ideal for oily skin and non-comedogenic Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “only moisturizer I can use — Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station”
- “T-zone is much less oily — Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb”
- “perfect for oily skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
Cleansing and wash experience Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “doesn't strip my skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
- “Dissolves waterproof mascara and sunscreen effortlessly. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
- “perfect for damaged barrier — Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker”
- “doesn't sting eyes — Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker”
Hydration and moisture Often MentionedNot noted
- “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
- “skin feels plump — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
- “leaves no oily film — SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream”
Insufficient hydration Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “not enough for dry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
- “not moisturizing enough — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
- “not enough for winter — Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station”
- “not intensely hydrating — Geek & Gorgeous Liquid Hydration”
Breakouts and skin reactions Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “Caused small whiteheads/closed comedones on my forehead. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
- “caused tiny bumps — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
- “caused cystic acne — SKIN1004 Hyalu-CICA Blue Serum”
- “gave me closed comedones — Geek & Gorgeous Hydration Station”
Scent and fragrance dislike 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”
- “Smells like "hotdog water" — Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow Vitamin C Serum”
- “Subtle chemical scent — Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 5”
SKIN1004 vs Geek & Gorgeous routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€14.69
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Hydrating Toner
Probio-Cica Essence Toner
Morning
€19.31
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Pre-Cleanser
Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€15.30
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Nourishing Mask
Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask
Once a week
€3.50
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Cleanser
Jelly Joker
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€9.35
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Hydrating Toner
Liquid Hydration
Morning
€8.35
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Moisturizer
Hydration Station
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€8.35
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SPF
Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen
Morning
€12.98
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€10.97
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Serum or Treatment
B-Bomb
Evening · Once a week
€8.35
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Nourishing Mask
Abib Rice Probiotics Overnight Mask
Once a week
€15.30
SKIN1004 vs Geek & Gorgeous routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
Jelly Joker
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€9.35
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Hydrating Toner
Liquid Hydration
Morning · Once a week
€8.35
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Moisturizer
Hydration Station
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€8.35
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SPF
d'Alba UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
Morning
€16.99
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€97.52
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
€16.90
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Serum or Treatment
B-Bomb
Evening · Once a week
€8.35
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€16.79
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Cleanser
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€14.50
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Hydrating Toner
Probio-Cica Essence Toner
Morning · Once a week
€19.31
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Moisturizer
Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€14.69
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Pre-Cleanser
Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€15.30
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Cleansing Toner
Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Purifying Toner
Evening
€23.50
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€16.79
SKIN1004 vs Geek & Gorgeous routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€14.50
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Hydrating Toner
Madagascar Centella Toning Toner
Morning · Once a week
€19.89
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Moisturizer
Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€14.69
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Pre-Cleanser
Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€15.30
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Cleansing Toner
Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Purifying Toner
Evening
€23.50
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay
Once a week
€28.50
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Cleanser
Jelly Joker
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€9.35
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Hydrating Toner
Liquid Hydration
Morning · Once a week
€8.35
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Moisturizer
Hydration Station
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€8.35
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€97.52
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€16.98
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Serum or Treatment
B-Bomb
Evening · Once a week
€8.35
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay
Once a week
€28.50
Questions and answers
SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous: which is better?
Both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous are great choices, as each brand offers high routine fits across almost all skin types. SKIN1004 stands out for hydration, moisture, and soothing properties, whereas Geek & Gorgeous is noted for its value, pricing, and effectiveness for oily skin.
What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous?
SKIN1004 is best for combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin with a focus on soothing and hydrating care, whereas Geek & Gorgeous is best for sensitive, acne-prone, and oily skin, offering affordable and effective lightweight serums.
SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous for dry skin?
Both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous offer an equal High fit for dry skin. SKIN1004 focuses on soothing hydration with key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid across the products on this page.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous: which cleanser is better?
SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous both offer great cleansers with high or superior Lovi fit levels across most skin types. For example, SKIN1004 features the Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam with a superior fit for dry and oily acne-prone skin, while Geek & Gorgeous offers the Jelly Joker cleanser with a superior fit for dry and sensitive skin.
Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous?
Geek & Gorgeous is more affordable than SKIN1004, offering budget-friendly serums. The products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Between SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous, which brand is better for soothing and calming the skin?
SKIN1004 is better for soothing and calming the skin, as it outperforms Geek & Gorgeous in that category. The products on this page use key ingredients like Centella asiatica and Panthenol to help calm irritation.
How do the review themes for hydration and moisture compare between SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous?
SKIN1004 does better than Geek & Gorgeous when it comes to the review themes for hydration and moisture. The products on this page help provide good moisture, and topical sodium hyaluronate is known to support skin hydration.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
Which brand performs better for oily skin and non-comedogenic properties according to review themes?
Geek & Gorgeous performs better for oily skin and non-comedogenic properties. Both brands offer products with no added fragrance across their lines.
SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous for oily skin?
Both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous offer an equal level of routine fit for oily skin, with Geek & Gorgeous having a brand fit that includes oily skin and reviewer feedback noting it as better for oily skin and non-comedogenic. Both brands feature fragrance-free products across their pages.
SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous: which moisturizer is better?
Both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous offer well-liked moisturizers, but SKIN1004 is often noted for providing extra hydration and soothing care through ingredients like hyaluronic acid and centella asiatica. Geek & Gorgeous features options like Hydration Station that are valued for being lightweight and affordable.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous for sensitive skin?
Geek & Gorgeous achieves a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, making it a better option than SKIN1004, which achieves a High fit level. Both brands formulate their products without fragrance across the items listed on this page.
SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous for acne-prone skin?
Both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous are a High fit for acne-prone skin, so you can choose based on your preference for soothing hydration or affordable targeted treatments. The products on this page for both brands are formulated without fragrance to help minimize irritation.
Research behind their key ingredients
Bifidobacterium longum lysate, a new ingredient for reactive skin
Self-Assembled Cubic Liquid Crystalline Nanoparticles for Transdermal Delivery of Paeonol
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Phyllanthus emblica L. (amla) branch: A safe and effective ingredient against skin aging
The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
Effects of topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser-resurfaced skin
Starch- and carboxymethyl cellulose-based films as active beauty masks with papain incorporation
Safety of a preservative system containing 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol
Moisturizing effect of alcohol-based hand rub containing okra polysaccharide
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Liposomal formulation of a vitamin C derivative: a promising strategy to increase skin permeability
Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
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
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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