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SKIN1004 vs BYOMA

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SKIN1004 and BYOMA are modern skincare brands that offer thoughtfully formulated toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, cleansers, and serums for diverse complexions. SKIN1004 centers its collections on centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to suit combination and oily skin, whereas the British brand relies on a signature tri-ceramide complex and squalane to balance dry and oily skin types. Both lines address specific concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging, differing primarily in their foundational ingredients and geographical 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 dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or BYOMA: which is better?

BYOMA offers a Superior routine fit for dry, oily, acne-prone, and mature skin types on the products on this page, whereas SKIN1004 has a High fit level for those same categories. BYOMA also does better for hydrating, moisturizing, and smoothing skin texture, while SKIN1004 is favored for lightweight textures and soothing calming effects.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and BYOMA?

SKIN1004 is a South Korean brand founded in 2012 that features Centella asiatica and offers a High routine fit for sensitive skin, while BYOMA is a UK-based brand founded in 2022 that focuses on a tri-ceramide complex and provides a Superior routine fit for dry and acne-prone skin.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA for dry skin?

For dry skin, BYOMA achieves a Superior routine fit while SKIN1004 reaches a High fit on Lovi. BYOMA provides deeply hydrating moisturizers that help strengthen the skin barrier.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

When comparing cleansers, BYOMA offers options like the Creamy Jelly Cleanser that help provide gentle hydration, while SKIN1004 features products such as the Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam with Superior fit levels for dry sensitive and oily acne-prone skin types.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable, as reflected in the brand comparison results where it outperforms SKIN1004 in affordable value.

Between SKIN1004 and BYOMA, which brand has better soothing and calming benefits according to reviewers?

Reviewers note that SKIN1004 does better when it comes to soothing and calming benefits.

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 established in the United Kingdom in 2022.

Which brand uses a Tri-ceramide complex as a key ingredient across its products, SKIN1004 or BYOMA?

BYOMA uses a Tri-ceramide complex as a key ingredient across the products on this page.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA for oily skin?

For oily skin, BYOMA achieves a Superior routine fit on Lovi, whereas SKIN1004 reaches a High fit. Reviewers note that BYOMA offers deeply hydrating moisturizers that help strengthen the skin barrier.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, BYOMA achieves a Superior routine fit for dry, oily, and oily acne-prone skin, whereas SKIN1004 reaches a High fit level for those same skin types. BYOMA is noted by reviewers for strengthening the skin barrier and delivering instant hydration, while SKIN1004 is praised for lightweight and soothing hydration.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and BYOMA have a High Lovi fit for sensitive skin, making them strong options depending on your preference for soothing Centella asiatica or barrier-strengthening ceramides.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

BYOMA offers a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on the products on this page, while SKIN1004 provides a High fit level. BYOMA is noted by reviewers for hydrating and moisturizing benefits, whereas SKIN1004 focuses on lightweight and soothing textures.

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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