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SKIN1004 vs ELIDEL

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

SKIN1004 and ELIDEL are distinct skincare options, with the Korean brand known for toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, while the Swiss brand is beloved for gentle moisturizers and soothing formulas. Both offer targeted care, with the former fitting combination and oily skin best through ingredients that improve moisture, reduce acne, lengthen wrinkle effects, and diminish hyperpigmentation, whereas the latter suits sensitive and dry skin best with carefully balanced compositions. They differ fundamentally in their formulations and ideal skin types, offering reliable daily maintenance depending on individual needs.

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

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ELIDEL is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Viatris Inc. since 2016.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs ELIDEL products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or ELIDEL: which is better?

SKIN1004 generally offers a better range of fit levels across various skin types compared to ELIDEL, whose single product shows mostly lower fits and cautions. SKIN1004 products on this page feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps with skin hydration and wound healing.

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What is the difference between SKIN1004 and ELIDEL?

SKIN1004 offers a wide variety of fragrance-free products like sunscreens, toners, and moisturizers featuring Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid that fit combination, oily, and sensitive skin up to a Superior level, whereas ELIDEL features a single moisturizer, Pimecrolimus, which generally achieves only Average to Caution fit levels across most skin types. Hyaluronic acid helps with wound healing and skin hydration,.

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SKIN1004 or ELIDEL: which moisturizer is better?

SKIN1004 is a better choice for most users, as its moisturizers like the Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream generally achieve higher Lovi fit levels across skin types than ELIDEL Pimecrolimus, which only reaches an average fit for dry and sensitive skin. SKIN1004 products on this page rely on key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, which helps with wound healing, and niacinamide, which may reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

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Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or ELIDEL?

The products on this page for SKIN1004 and ELIDEL do not have pricing information available, so it cannot be determined which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or ELIDEL?

SKIN1004 is a better fit for acne-prone skin on this page, with products like the Madagascar Centella Poremizing Clear Toner achieving a Superior Lovi fit, whereas ELIDEL's Pimecrolimus moisturizer has a Low fit for acne-prone skin.

Which brand has more product options with a Superior Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin?

SKIN1004 has more product options with a Superior Lovi fit for dry sensitive skin, offering items like the Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream and Probio-Cica Essence Toner, whereas ELIDEL lists only an Average fit for that skin type.

When was SKIN1004 founded compared to ELIDEL, and who currently owns them?

SKIN1004 was founded in 2012 in South Korea and is owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024, whereas ELIDEL was founded in 2001 in Switzerland and is owned by Viatris Inc. since 2016.

Do any products from either SKIN1004 or ELIDEL contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page for both SKIN1004 and ELIDEL lists no fragrance in its 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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