SKIN1004 vs Trilogy
SKIN1004 and Trilogy are distinct skincare lines tailored to different complexions. SKIN1004 is a Korean brand known for centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide within toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks that suit combination and oily skin best. Trilogy is deeply loved for its thoughtful moisturizers and gentle cleansers built on high-performing formulas that suit dry, balanced, and sensitive skin types best. While both offer targeted options for acne, dark spots, and mature skin, they differ fundamentally in their core ingredients and ideal skin types.
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 Trilogy products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular SKIN1004 vs Trilogy 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
People Say
Hydrating and Soothing Effects Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
- “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
- “Keeps skin moisturized — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Leaves skin thoroughly moisturised — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing 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”
- “Silky cream consistency — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Luxuriously rich — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
Cleansing and Exfoliation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Dissolves waterproof mascara and sunscreen effortlessly. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
Skin Smoothing, Lifting, and Firming Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “Noticeable difference — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
- “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
Skin Barrier and Sensitive Skin Benefits Not notedOften Mentioned
- “Supports regeneration of healthy skin barrier — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Nothing irritated my skin — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
Brightening Complexion Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “Wake to a glowing complexion — Trilogy Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream”
- “Gives a nice glow — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
Finish and Texture Issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “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”
- “left my skin medium tacky — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
- “Oily feeling on my face — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
Scent Preferences and Issues 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”
- “If you are sensitive to fragrances, you might find it irritating — Trilogy Rosehip Cream Cleanser”
- “Scent is awful — Trilogy Line Smoothing Day Cream”
Questions and answers
SKIN1004 or Trilogy: which is better?
Trilogy does better for skin barrier and sensitive skin benefits, skin smoothing, lifting, and firming, and cleansing and exfoliation among the products on this page. Both brands are equal for hydrating and soothing effects and lightweight and fast-absorbing texture.
What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Trilogy?
SKIN1004 is a South Korean brand founded in 2012 that features fragrance-free products focused on combination, oily, and sensitive skin, while Trilogy was founded in 2002 and includes some fragranced products on its page. Trilogy does better for cleansing, skin smoothing, and brightening complexion, whereas SKIN1004 has more customer notes regarding finish and texture issues.
SKIN1004 or Trilogy: which cleanser is better?
Trilogy does better for cleansing and exfoliation on this page, offering the Rosehip Cream Cleanser alongside two moisturizers. SKIN1004 features a wider range of cleansing products, such as the Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil and Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam, which Lovi rates as High or Superior for various skin types.
Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Trilogy?
The products on this page for SKIN1004 and Trilogy do not list pricing information, so affordability cannot be compared here.
Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or Trilogy?
Neither brand has specific breakout data on this page, but SKIN1004 features fragrance-free products with Centella asiatica and niacinamide that may help calm acne-prone skin.
Between SKIN1004 and Trilogy, which brand includes fragrance in its products?
Trilogy includes fragrance in some of its products on this page, whereas SKIN1004 lists no fragrance in any of its products.
Which brand has been around longer, SKIN1004 or Trilogy?
Trilogy has been around longer, having been founded in 2002 compared to SKIN1004, which was founded in 2012.
How do the skin types that SKIN1004 and Trilogy best fit compare based on their routines?
SKIN1004 best fits combination, oily, and sensitive skin types through its brand-focused routines, whereas Trilogy has no specific skin types listed as best-fitting on its page.
SKIN1004 or Trilogy: which moisturizer is better?
For moisturizers on this page, SKIN1004 offers options like the Madagacar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream, which has a High Lovi fit for combination, sensitive, and oily skin, while Trilogy provides the Vitamin C Ceramide Night Cream and Line Smoothing Day Cream. Trilogy does better for skin smoothing, lifting, and firming as well as skin barrier benefits. However, every SKIN1004 product lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas two of Trilogy's three products contain fragrance.
Research behind their key ingredients
Bifidobacterium longum lysate, a new ingredient for reactive skin
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
Topical Almond Oil for Prevention of Pressure Injuries: A Single-Blinded Comparison Study
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
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, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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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
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
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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