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SKIN1004 vs Pair

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

SKIN1004 and Pair are two distinct Asian skincare brands offering specialized daily care for differing complexions. The Korean line relies on centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide across versatile toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks that suit combination and oily skin best. Meanwhile, the Japanese brand is beloved for targeted serums and meticulously crafted formulas like the Acne Cream W that suit acne-prone skin best. While both brands restore clarity, SKIN1004 focuses on broad soothing and hydration, whereas Pair addresses stubborn blemishes with gentle, focused preparations.

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

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Pair is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2000 and owned by Lion Corporation since 2004.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Pair products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Pair: which is better?

SKIN1004 offers a wide selection of fragrance-free products that Lovi rates well for combination, oily, and sensitive skin types, whereas Pair features only a single acne treatment that generally achieves lower fit levels. Sodium hyaluronate in SKIN1004 formulations helps support hydration and wound healing.

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What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Pair?

SKIN1004 offers a wide variety of fragrance-free products that fit combination, oily, and sensitive skin well, while Pair features only a single acne cream with lower fit levels across most skin types. SKIN1004 products use key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps with wound healing, and niacinamide, which may reduce skin pigmentation.

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Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Pair?

The products on this page do not have pricing information available to compare affordability between SKIN1004 and Pair.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or Pair?

SKIN1004 generally fits acne-prone skin better than Pair, as its products on this page show superior or high Lovi fit levels for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin types, whereas Pair's Acne Cream W only reaches an average fit.

Which brand has been around longer, SKIN1004 or Pair?

Pair has been around longer than SKIN1004, having been founded in Japan in 2000 compared to SKIN1004, which was founded in South Korea in 2012.

How many products does SKIN1004 offer compared to Pair on this page?

SKIN1004 offers eighteen products on this page, whereas Pair offers only one product named Acne Cream W.

Do either SKIN1004 or Pair products contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Both SKIN1004 and Pair list no fragrance in the ingredients of the products on this page.

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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