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SKIN1004 vs Medik8

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SKIN1004 and Medik8 are skincare brands offering toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, serums, and eye products built around centella asiatica, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. The South Korean brand centers on centella asiatica and niacinamide to suit combination and oily skin, while the British brand focuses on hyaluronic acid to serve dry and sensitive skin. These labels differ in their ingredient philosophies, geographic origins, and targeted skin types, providing distinct paths for daily care.

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

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Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular SKIN1004 and Medik8 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular SKIN1004 vs Medik8 products

People Say

SKIN1004Medik8
  • Gentle and soothing formulation 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”
    • “zero irritation or peeling — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “only Vitamin C my sensitive skin can tolerate — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
  • Lightweight and elegant texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “zero white cast — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
  • Hydration and plumping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Instantly quenched the skin — Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense”
  • Skin smoothing and texture improvement Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smoother skin — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “My skin was smoother, my skin texture felt more resurfaced. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Brightening and glow Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “I wake up glowing. It adds back that youthful bloom that I've lost. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “unlocked a serious glow — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “pigmentation lightened slightly — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “Gives a nice glow — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • High price point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
  • Insufficient moisture or hydration Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “need more moisture — Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3”
    • “not enough hydration — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “not enough for dry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”

SKIN1004 vs Medik8 routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs Medik8 routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs Medik8 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Medik8: which is better?

Medik8 delivers superior routine fit across most skin types and performs better for skin smoothing, texture improvement, and brightening, whereas SKIN1004 offers more lightweight and elegant textures.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Medik8?

SKIN1004 products on this page are known for lightweight, soothing formulations with key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, whereas Medik8 focuses on formulas that improve skin texture and brightness. Reviewers note that SKIN1004 tends to have a lower price point, while Medik8 offers deep hydration and plumping.

SKIN1004 or Medik8 for dry skin?

Medik8 is a Superior fit for dry skin, whereas SKIN1004 has a High fit for this skin type. Both brands feature hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

SKIN1004 or Medik8: which cleanser is better?

Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse offers superior cleansing for acne-prone skin and dark spots, while SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam provides superior results for dry and dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Medik8?

Medik8 is noted for having a high price point, whereas Medik8's high price is a frequently mentioned drawback compared to SKIN1004.

Between SKIN1004 and Medik8, which brand does better for skin smoothing and texture improvement?

Medik8 does better for skin smoothing and texture improvement.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of SKIN1004 and Medik8 compare?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012 and is owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024, whereas Medik8 was founded in the United Kingdom in 2009 and is owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

Which brand features fragrance in all or most of its products, SKIN1004 or Medik8?

Medik8 features fragrance in one product on this page, while SKIN1004 lists no fragrance across the products on this page.

SKIN1004 or Medik8 for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Medik8 fit oily skin at a High level, with SKIN1004 focusing on lightweight, soothing toners and moisturizers while Medik8 offers targeted serums.

SKIN1004 or Medik8: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 stands out for its high-performance moisturizers, with products like Hydr8 B5 Intense achieving a superior routine fit for dry skin compared to SKIN1004. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration and plumping for the skin.

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

SKIN1004 or Medik8 for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Medik8 fit sensitive skin well, but Medik8 has a Superior routine fit while SKIN1004 has a High routine fit on Lovi. SKIN1004 features soothing Centella asiatica and every product on its page lists no fragrance, whereas Medik8 is noted for gentle and non-irritating serums with mostly fragrance-free options.

SKIN1004 or Medik8 for acne-prone skin?

Medik8 fits acne-prone skin with a Superior routine level, whereas SKIN1004 has a High routine fit on this page. Topical application of ingredients like hyaluronic acid helps support skin hydration and wound healing.

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

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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