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SKIN1004 vs The INKEY List

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SKIN1004 and The INKEY List are distinct skincare brands designed to address varied complexion needs through targeted formulations. The Korean brand centers on centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide within toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks that suit combination and oily skin best. Meanwhile, the British brand focuses on glycerin across moisturizers, serums, toners, and eye products tailored primarily for sensitive and combination skin. While both offer specialized solutions for acne, dark spots, and mature concerns, they differ through their foundational ingredients and regional origins.

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

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The INKEY List is a British skincare brand founded in 2018 and owned by Brand Evangelists for Beauty Limited.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs The INKEY List products

People Say

SKIN1004The INKEY List
  • Lightweight texture Mostly MentionedMostly 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”
    • “sits beautifully under makeup — The INKEY List Caffeine Eye Cream”
  • Hydration and soothing Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “calmed my menopausal redness — The INKEY List ECTOIN HYDRO-BARRIER SERUM”
  • Value and pricing Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Good for the price — The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser”
    • “One of the best balms for quality and also price — The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm”
    • “unbeatable value — The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid Serum”
    • “huge bottle — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
  • Acne-safe and blemish clearing Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Free of active acne — The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser”
    • “calms redness instantly — The INKEY List 10% Azelaic Acid Serum”
    • “Visibly reduces acne scars — The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Serum”
    • “didn't cause new breakouts — SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream”
  • Oily skin benefits Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Skin instantly looks less oily — The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser”
    • “great for oily skin but anyone can use it — The INKEY List Omega Water Cream”
    • “My T-zone was excessively oily... observed a subtle reduction in sebum. — The INKEY List Niacinamide Serum”
    • “perfect for oily skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
  • Exfoliation and skin smoothing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Great for sensitive skin — The INKEY List PHA Toner”
    • “Skin feels softer — The INKEY List PHA Toner”
  • Finish drawbacks Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “milky sweat when running — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “looked greasy by midday — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Feels tacky on skin — The INKEY List PHA Toner”
    • “Leaves a greasy film on face after washing — The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm”
  • Scent and fragrance complaints 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 BBQ/meat — The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Serum”
    • “Smells like chemicals — The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Serum”
  • Packaging and pump issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “takes 4-5 pumps for face — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “The pump shoots the oil out too aggressively. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Pump breaks easily — The INKEY List Tranexamic Acid Serum”

SKIN1004 vs The INKEY List routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs The INKEY List routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs The INKEY List routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or The INKEY List: which is better?

Both brands offer an equal routine fit for most skin types, while The INKEY List has a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin. SKIN1004 does better for lightweight texture, hydration, and soothing, whereas The INKEY List delivers better value, pricing, and acne-safe benefits.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and The INKEY List?

Both SKIN1004 and The INKEY List fit most skin types well, but SKIN1004 is rated Superior for sensitive skin whereas The INKEY List offers advantages in value and pricing, acne-safe blemish clearing, and oily skin benefits.

SKIN1004 or The INKEY List for dry skin?

Both SKIN1004 and The INKEY List fit dry skin well, with Lovi rating their routines as High for this skin type. SKIN1004 features soothing toners and lightweight moisturizers containing Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, while The INKEY List offers affordable, hydrating options such as Polyglutamic Acid Serum and Oat Cleansing Balm.

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SKIN1004 or The INKEY List: which cleanser is better?

When comparing cleansers, SKIN1004 tends to excel in hydration and soothing benefits, while The INKEY List is known for acne-safe and blemish clearing options. Lovi finds that the Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam offers a High fit for acne-prone skin, whereas The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser provides a High fit for oily skin.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or The INKEY List?

The INKEY List does better for value and pricing compared to SKIN1004, offering affordable moisturizers and serums on this page.

Which brand has better packaging and pump quality between SKIN1004 and The INKEY List?

SKIN1004 does better when it comes to packaging and pump quality. The INKEY List often has packaging issues.

How do SKIN1004 and The INKEY List compare for texture and lightweight feel?

For lightweight texture, SKIN1004 does better than The INKEY List. Reviewers mostly mention SKIN1004 for its soothing and lightweight toners, as well as its lightweight and soothing moisturizers.

Which brand provides superior hydration and soothing benefits between SKIN1004 and The INKEY List?

SKIN1004 does better for hydration and soothing, making it a strong option for dry and sensitive skin. Lovi rates SKIN1004 as having High or Superior fit levels across most hydrating products, supported by ingredients like hyaluronic acid that helps improve skin moisture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

SKIN1004 or The INKEY List for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and The INKEY List achieve a High Lovi fit for oily skin, but they excel in different areas. SKIN1004 delivers superior lightweight hydration and soothing effects across its products, whereas The INKEY List offers better value and specific benefits for acne-safe blemish clearing.

SKIN1004 or The INKEY List: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and The INKEY List offer moisturizers with a High routine fit for dry, oily, combination, acne-prone, mature, dark spot, and dry sensitive skin. SKIN1004 is better for lightweight texture and soothing hydration, whereas The INKEY List excels in affordability and value.

SKIN1004 or The INKEY List for sensitive skin?

The INKEY List offers a Superior Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, whereas SKIN1004 has a High fit level for this skin type.

SKIN1004 or The INKEY List for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and The INKEY List offer a high routine fit for acne-prone skin, but they excel in different areas based on the products on this page. SKIN1004 is noted for its lightweight textures and soothing hydration, whereas The INKEY List is rated higher for acne-safe and blemish clearing benefits.

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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