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SKIN1004 vs Geek & Gorgeous

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SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous are beloved skincare brands that offer distinct approaches to gentle, effective daily routines. The Korean skincare brand SKIN1004 features toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, suiting combination and oily skin best. Meanwhile, the brand is known for targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and soothing toners that suit sensitive and acne-prone skin best through thoughtfully crafted formulas. Ultimately, both brands differ in their core ingredient philosophies, with the former focusing on centella asiatica and the latter prioritizing high skin compatibility.

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

People Say

SKIN1004Geek & Gorgeous
  • 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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SKIN1004 vs Geek & Gorgeous routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs Geek & Gorgeous routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous are great fragrance-free options that fit most skin types well, with SKIN1004 offering superior hydration and soothing benefits while Geek & Gorgeous provides more affordable serums.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous?

SKIN1004 is owned by Goodai Global Inc. and best fits combination, oily, and sensitive skin types with products featuring Centella asiatica, whereas Geek & Gorgeous is independently owned and best fits sensitive, acne-prone, and oily acne-prone skin types with effective, affordable serums.

SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous for dry skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous offer an equal High routine fit for dry skin. SKIN1004 leans heavily on hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid to help improve skin moisture.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous: which cleanser is better?

When comparing cleansers, both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous offer products on this page with strong performance, such as the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam and the Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker. Lovi rates the SKIN1004 Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam as Superior for dry sensitive skin, dry skin, and oily acne-prone skin, while the Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker is rated as Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous?

Geek & Gorgeous does better for value and pricing compared to SKIN1004.

Which brand performs better for soothing and calming properties, SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous?

SKIN1004 does better for soothing and calming properties. Reviewers mostly mention the brand's soothing and lightweight toners, hydrating and soothing masks, and lightweight and soothing moisturizers.

How do the routine fit levels for sensitive skin compare between SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous?

For sensitive skin, SKIN1004 has a High routine fit level while Geek & Gorgeous achieves a Superior fit.

Which brand offers better hydration and moisture according to reviewer themes?

According to the reviewer themes, SKIN1004 does better when it comes to hydration and moisture.

SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous offer products that fit oily skin well, with routine fits rated as High for both brands on this page. Geek & Gorgeous is noted for doing better for oily skin and non-comedogenic needs.

SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous offer solid moisturizers, with SKIN1004 providing options like the Madagasgar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream that Lovi rates High for combination, sensitive, and oily skin, while Geek & Gorgeous offers Hydration Station with a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin.

SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous work well for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates SKIN1004 High and Geek & Gorgeous Superior for this skin type. Geek & Gorgeous features gentle and non-irritating serums, while SKIN1004 relies on soothing key ingredients like Centella asiatica and Panthenol.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

SKIN1004 or Geek & Gorgeous for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Geek & Gorgeous offer solid options for acne-prone skin, achieving an equal high routine fit level. Geek & Gorgeous tends to be noted for being ideal for oily skin and non-comedogenic benefits, while SKIN1004 provides fragrance-free products featuring key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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