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SKIN1004 vs Grown Alchemist

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SKIN1004 and Grown Alchemist are distinct skincare lines, with the former known for toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks featuring centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, and the latter loved for cleansers and serums. Both brands suit combination skin, though the first fits oily skin best, while the second suits sensitive and dry skin. They differ in their standout formulas and specific ingredient benefits, such as centella asiatica reducing acne and hyaluronic acid lengthening the botulinum toxin wrinkle effect.

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 Grown Alchemist products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular SKIN1004 vs Grown Alchemist products

People Say

SKIN1004Grown Alchemist
  • Effective formula benefits Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “zero white cast — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Turns milky immediately and washes off completely. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Doesn't dry out my skin — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “Smells amazing — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
  • Gentle and soothing Mostly MentionedMostly 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”
    • “Perfect for sensitive skin — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
  • Hydration and moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin version of chugging water — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
    • “doesn't strip at all — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
  • Lightweight 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”
    • “Very light weight — Grown Alchemist Instant Smoothing Serum”
  • Cleansing performance Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Gets everything nice and clean — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara and sunscreen effortlessly. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
  • Product performance drawbacks Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't affect the pores — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “didn't notice any tone change — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “No drastic change yet — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
    • “Isn't going to be your makeup remover — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
  • Packaging and application issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “hard to wash off — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Hard to separate — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “tube cracks easily — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”
    • “Metal tube gets annoying — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
  • Scent and fragrance complaints Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Has a strong herbal/citrus scent I didn't enjoy. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Too perfumy notes — Grown Alchemist Gentle Gel Facial Cleanser”
    • “smells medicinal — Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser”

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Grown Alchemist: which is better?

SKIN1004 generally offers a better and broader range of products on this page, particularly standing out for being gentle and soothing as well as having lightweight textures, whereas Grown Alchemist focuses mainly on a few cleansers. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and wound healing.

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What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Grown Alchemist?

SKIN1004 offers a much larger variety of products on this page with higher Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas Grown Alchemist features only three cleansers and serums. Reviewers note that SKIN1004 excels in lightweight textures and soothing benefits, while Grown Alchemist is recognized for its hydrating cleansers.

SKIN1004 or Grown Alchemist: which cleanser is better?

SKIN1004 is a better choice for cleansers because the products on this page achieve higher Lovi fit levels across most skin types compared to Grown Alchemist. Reviewers also note that SKIN1004 offers lightweight textures, while Grown Alchemist cleanser performance and packaging issues are often mentioned.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Grown Alchemist?

The products on this page for SKIN1004 and Grown Alchemist do not include pricing information, so affordability cannot be compared here.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or Grown Alchemist?

SKIN1004 offers a wide selection of products with a Superior or High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, whereas Grown Alchemist features only average fits for that skin type.

Between SKIN1004 and Grown Alchemist, which brand is better for sensitive skin according to their review themes?

Between SKIN1004 and Grown Alchemist, SKIN1004 does better for sensitive skin because it is more gentle and soothing.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of SKIN1004 and Grown Alchemist compare?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012 and is owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024, whereas Grown Alchemist was founded in 2008 and has been independently owned since 2024.

Which brand offers products with a lightweight texture, SKIN1004 or Grown Alchemist?

SKIN1004 offers products with a lightweight texture, as the products on this page feature lightweight and soothing toners and moisturizers. Reviewers note that Grown Alchemist does not match this benefit, whereas SKIN1004 stands out for its lightweight feel.

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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