SKIN1004 vs RoC
SKIN1004 and RoC are established skincare brands known for crafting targeted solutions with effective ingredients. The Korean label utilizes centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide across toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks to suit combination and oily skin best, while the French label enriches serums, eye products, moisturizers, and cleansers with glycerin and retinol for mature skin and dark spots. Both lines differ significantly in their botanical versus clinical approaches, offering specialized options like the Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream and the Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Eye Cream.
SKIN1004 is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2012 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024.
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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.
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This page compares some of the most popular SKIN1004 and RoC products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular SKIN1004 vs RoC products
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Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
€12.90
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Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
€10.21
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Madagascar Centella Toning Toner
€20.99
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Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream
€17.87
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Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad
€18.85
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Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask
€15.90
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Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream
€20.52
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Zombie Pack
€13.35
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Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream
€36.56
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Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream
€52.90
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Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum
€32.49
- Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream
- Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum
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Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum
€39.90
- Derm Correxion Dual Eye Cream
- Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Eye Cream
People Say
Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing 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”
- “Absorbs easily and quickly — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
Deep Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
- “Feels like water — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
- “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
- “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
Anti-Aging, Wrinkle, and Firming Benefits Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
- “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
- “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
- “diminished my forehead lines — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
- “strong tightening effect — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
Skin Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
- “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”
- “super calming and downright effective — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
Texture Improvement and Smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
- “skin feels silky smooth — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
- “skin feels like silk — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
- “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
Cleansing and Exfoliation 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”
- “gentle enough for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
- “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
Irritation and Burning Sensations Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Made my vision blurry/foggy for a while after rinsing. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
- “caused tiny bumps — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
- “Stung my face — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
- “caused redness and stinging — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
Lack of Visible Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “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”
- “didn't notice difference — SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream”
- “took 4 weeks to see change — RoC Derm Correxion Fill + Treat Serum”
Strong or Unpleasant Scent 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 perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
- “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
SKIN1004 vs RoC routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€7.50
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Hydrating Toner
COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner
Morning
€18.55
- Moisturizer Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream Morning · Evening · Once a week
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SPF
Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen
Morning
€12.98
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€16.10
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Serum or Treatment
Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum
Evening · Once a week
€39.90
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Nourishing Mask
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Sheet Mask
Once a week
€19.90
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Cleanser
Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€12.90
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Hydrating Toner
Probio-Cica Essence Toner
Morning
€18.23
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Pre-Cleanser
Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€10.21
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Nourishing Mask
Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask
Once a week
€15.90
SKIN1004 vs RoC routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€11.35
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
€19.99
- Moisturizer Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream Morning · Evening · Once a week
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SPF
make p:rem UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
Morning
€34.30
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
€29.29
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Serum or Treatment
Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum
Evening · Once a week
€39.90
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
€79.97
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Cleanser
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€17.61
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Hydrating Toner
Probio-Cica Essence Toner
Morning · Once a week
€18.23
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Moisturizer
Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€12.90
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Pre-Cleanser
Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€10.21
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Cleansing Toner
Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Purifying Toner
Evening
€24.22
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
€79.97
SKIN1004 vs RoC routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€17.61
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Hydrating Toner
Madagascar Centella Toning Toner
Morning · Once a week
€20.99
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Moisturizer
Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€12.90
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Pre-Cleanser
Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€10.21
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Cleansing Toner
Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Purifying Toner
Evening
€24.22
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
€79.97
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Cleanser
Paula's Choice Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€32.00
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
€36.00
- Moisturizer Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream Morning · Evening · Once a week
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€17.15
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Serum or Treatment
Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum
Evening · Once a week
€39.90
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
HERBIVORE Botanicals Blue Tansy BHA and Enzyme Pore Refining Mask
Once a week
€79.97
Questions and answers
SKIN1004 or RoC: which is better?
RoC and SKIN1004 both have strong points, as RoC excels at anti-aging and smoothing texture while SKIN1004 is better for soothing sensitive skin and lightweight hydration.
What is the difference between SKIN1004 and RoC?
SKIN1004 relies on soothing ingredients like centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid to calm the products on this page, whereas RoC focuses on retinol and vitamin C to target wrinkles and firming. Reviewers note that SKIN1004 is particularly lightweight and calming, while RoC provides stronger anti-aging benefits.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
SKIN1004 or RoC for dry skin?
RoC achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas SKIN1004 reaches a High fit on the products on this page. RoC focuses on ingredients like retinol to address aging, while SKIN1004 relies on soothing botanicals and hyaluronic acid to help maintain moisture.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
SKIN1004 or RoC: which cleanser is better?
SKIN1004 is better for cleansing and exfoliation among the products on this page, as reviewers highlight its gentle and effective approach. RoC features a cleanser with broad fit levels, but SKIN1004 stands out for its soothing and lightweight cleansing options.
Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or RoC?
This page does not provide enough pricing information to determine whether SKIN1004 or RoC is more affordable.
SKIN1004 or RoC: which brand is better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction?
RoC is better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction, focusing heavily on mature skin with ingredients like retinol that help stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.
Do SKIN1004 products contain fragrance, and how does that compare to RoC?
SKIN1004 products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. In comparison, 10 of 12 RoC products on this page also list no fragrance, while two of them contain it.
SKIN1004 or RoC: which brand performs better for skin soothing and calming?
SKIN1004 performs better than RoC for skin soothing and calming, supported by its lightweight and soothing toners and moisturizers. The products on this page list no fragrance, which helps minimize irritation.
SKIN1004 or RoC for oily skin?
RoC has a Superior routine fit for oily skin, whereas SKIN1004 has a High fit. RoC features ingredients like retinol which helps smooth skin and target aging, while SKIN1004 relies on centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid for lightweight hydration.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
SKIN1004 or RoC: which moisturizer is better?
Both SKIN1004 and RoC offer great moisturizers on this page, with SKIN1004 focusing on soothing lightweight hydration using centella and hyaluronic acid, and RoC focusing on anti-aging care with ingredients like retinol. Depending on your needs, hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin moisture while retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged skin.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000
SKIN1004 or RoC for sensitive skin?
Both SKIN1004 and RoC are well suited for sensitive skin, with the products on this page offering a High fit level for this skin type. SKIN1004 avoids fragrance entirely across its lineup and focuses on soothing botanicals, whereas RoC includes fragrance in some formulations.
SKIN1004 or RoC: which sunscreen is better?
Both SKIN1004 and RoC offer reliable sun protection on this page, with SKIN1004 featuring the Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum and Soothing Sun Milk, and RoC offering the BARRIER RENEW AM MOISTURIZER SPF 30. Lovi rates the SKIN1004 sunscreens as High to Superior across most skin types, while the RoC sunscreen is High for most types and Average to High for oily and acne-prone skin.
SKIN1004 or RoC for acne-prone skin?
Both SKIN1004 and RoC are great options for acne-prone skin, with SKIN1004 featuring soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica and RoC utilizing retinol for targeted anti-aging and texture benefits.
Research behind their key ingredients
Bifidobacterium longum lysate, a new ingredient for reactive skin
Cutaneous photoprotection from ultraviolet injury by green tea polyphenols
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Encapsulation and controlled release of retinol from silicone particles for topical delivery
Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
Self-Assembled Cubic Liquid Crystalline Nanoparticles for Transdermal Delivery of Paeonol
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Phyllanthus emblica L. (amla) branch: A safe and effective ingredient against skin aging
The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
Effects of topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser-resurfaced skin
Starch- and carboxymethyl cellulose-based films as active beauty masks with papain incorporation
Safety of a preservative system containing 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol
Moisturizing effect of alcohol-based hand rub containing okra polysaccharide
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Liposomal formulation of a vitamin C derivative: a promising strategy to increase skin permeability
Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate
Study of the soothing effects of troxerutin in alleviating skin sensitivity
Targeting Circadian Rhythm for the Regulation of Skin Collagen Metabolism
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.
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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