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SKIN1004 vs Principia

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

SKIN1004 and Principia are two thoughtful skincare lines offering distinct paths to a healthy, balanced complexion. The former features toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, masks, and more built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, while the latter is widely loved for precise formulas and cleansers. SKIN1004 fits combination and oily skin best, whereas its counterpart suits balanced to oily skin. They differ primarily in their core offerings and ingredient philosophies, with both providing targeted solutions for concerns like acne.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Principia products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Principia: which is better?

SKIN1004 is better supported across multiple skin types on this page, featuring options that achieve a Superior Lovi fit for combination, oily, and sensitive skin, whereas Principia lists only a single cleanser with lower fit levels. Every product from both brands is fragrance-free.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Principia?

SKIN1004 offers a wide variety of fragrance-free products that Lovi rates with high or superior fit levels for combination, oily, and sensitive skin, featuring key ingredients like hyaluronic acid which helps with skin hydration. In contrast, the Principia products on this page are more limited and show average to caution fit levels for those skin types.

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SKIN1004 or Principia: which cleanser is better?

SKIN1004 offers cleansers with high to superior Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types, whereas Principia's cleanser ranges from average to caution.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Principia?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either SKIN1004 or Principia.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or Principia?

SKIN1004 features products on this page with a Superior or High Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, such as the Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Purifying Toner, while Principia includes options that may perform differently for breakout-prone users.

Between SKIN1004 and Principia, which brand has been founded earlier and in which country?

SKIN1004 was founded earlier in 2012 in South Korea, whereas Principia was founded later in 2020.

How does the Lovi fit level for oily skin compare between SKIN1004's Gel de Limpeza GL-01 equivalent and its other products?

SKIN1004 products on this page show a High or Superior Lovi fit level for oily skin, whereas Principia's Gel de Limpeza GL-01 has an Average fit level for oily skin.

Do products from both SKIN1004 and Principia list no fragrance in their ingredients?

Yes, every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients for both SKIN1004 and Principia.

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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