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SKIN1004 vs CeraVe

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SKIN1004 and CeraVe are popular skincare brands that offer a wide array of moisturizers, sunscreens, cleansers, and toners formulated with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, centella asiatica, niacinamide, and glycerin. The Korean brand features centella asiatica and suits combination and oily skin best, while the American brand relies on supportive formulations that fit acne-prone and combination skin. While both share a focus on hydration, they differ in their heritage and specific ingredient profiles, with the former originating in 2012 and the latter founded in 2005.

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

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CeraVe is an American skincare brand founded in 2005 and owned by L'Oréal since 2017.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs CeraVe products

People Say

SKIN1004CeraVe
  • Lightweight texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Turns milky immediately and washes off completely. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Absorbs into skin without residue — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
  • Hydrating and soothing Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “never once felt dried out — CeraVe Hydrating Toner”
  • Intense Hydration Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “woke up with plump skin — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “cured my dry patches — CeraVe Eye Repair Cream”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
  • Skin smoothing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “difference in my skin's texture is noticeable — CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser”
    • “smoother complexion — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “smooths fine lines — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Good value Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “reasonably priced — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “Huge tub lasts forever — CeraVe Moisturising Cream”
    • “great price — CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum”
    • “huge bottle — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
  • Gentle and non-stripping Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “doesn't leave face tight — CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser”
    • “clean but not dry — CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser”
    • “doesn't leave that feeling of tight skin — CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
  • Insufficient hydration Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough for winter — CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “Not enough for winter dryness — CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion”
    • “not enough for dry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
  • Packaging issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “The pump shoots the oil out too aggressively. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “no safety seal included — CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream”

SKIN1004 vs CeraVe routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs CeraVe routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs CeraVe routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or CeraVe: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and CeraVe are fragrance-free and feature high routine fit levels across most skin types, but CeraVe achieves a superior fit for acne-prone and combination skin. Reviewers indicate that SKIN1004 does better for lightweight texture and soothing care, while CeraVe offers better intense hydration and skin smoothing.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and CeraVe?

SKIN1004 is a South Korean brand founded in 2012 that focuses on lightweight, soothing formulas featuring Centella asiatica, whereas CeraVe is a U.S.-based brand founded in 2005 that specializes in ceramide-dominant barrier repair and intense hydration. On this page, SKIN1004 fits best for combination, oily, and sensitive skin, while CeraVe fits best for acne-prone, combination, and mature skin.

SKIN1004 or CeraVe for dry skin?

Both SKIN1004 and CeraVe provide a High routine fit level for dry skin. SKIN1004 focuses on lightweight textures with key ingredients like centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, whereas CeraVe offers intensive hydration and deep moisture supported by ingredients such as ceramides.

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SKIN1004 or CeraVe: which cleanser is better?

Both SKIN1004 and CeraVe offer excellent fragrance-free cleanser options on the products on this page, with CeraVe performing better for acne-prone skin and combination skin while SKIN1004 excels in lightweight texture and soothing properties. CeraVe features cleansers like the Foaming Facial Cleanser and Blemish Control Cleanser that are well-suited for oily and acne-prone skin types.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or CeraVe?

CeraVe does better than SKIN1004 on good value, making it the more affordable choice of the two brands on this page.

Between SKIN1004 and CeraVe, which brand is better for combination skin?

Between SKIN1004 and CeraVe, CeraVe is better for combination skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for SKIN1004. Both brands feature fragrance-free products on the products on this page.

Which brand is better for addressing skin with dark spots, SKIN1004 or CeraVe?

Both SKIN1004 and CeraVe fit skin with dark spots at a High level on Lovi. SKIN1004 features brightening ingredients like niacinamide, while CeraVe uses options such as niacinamide and retinol, which may help reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

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SKIN1004 or CeraVe: which brand offers better lightweight textures and soothing benefits?

SKIN1004 offers better lightweight textures and soothing benefits, as highlighted by reviewer themes on the page. Both brands feature fragrance-free products.

SKIN1004 or CeraVe for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and CeraVe achieve a High routine fit for oily skin. SKIN1004 is noted for its lightweight textures, whereas CeraVe offers effective cleansers for oil control.

SKIN1004 or CeraVe: which moisturizer is better?

CeraVe offers superior healing and intense hydration in its moisturizers, backed by ceramide-dominant barrier repair lipids, while SKIN1004 products on this page provide lightweight and soothing moisturizers focused on centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid. Both brands feature fragrance-free options, but CeraVe achieves a Superior routine fit for acne-prone and combination skin compared to SKIN1004's High fit.

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SKIN1004 or CeraVe for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and CeraVe are great options for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates both brands with a High fit level for this skin type. Reviewers note that SKIN1004 provides lightweight and soothing care, while CeraVe offers gentle and non-stripping cleansers with fragrance-free moisturizers.

SKIN1004 or CeraVe: which sunscreen is better?

Both SKIN1004 and CeraVe offer top-performing sunscreens on this page, with SKIN1004 achieving a Superior fit for acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and combination skin, and CeraVe achieving a Superior fit for mature and dry skin. Reviewers note that both brands provide fragrance-free options suitable for daily use.

SKIN1004 or CeraVe for acne-prone skin?

CeraVe is a better choice for acne-prone skin, as the products on this page achieve a Superior routine fit for this skin type compared to SKIN1004's High fit level.

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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