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SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin

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SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin are skincare labels offering distinct formulations for various complexions. The Korean skincare brand, founded in 2012, features toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide that suit sensitive and dry skin best. Meanwhile, the brand deeply loved for its thoughtful range of moisturizers, serums, and eye products suits dry and mature skin best with potent ingredients like niacinamide. While both brands address acne, dark spots, and aging, they differ in their specific product lineups and ingredient origins.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

SKIN1004Allies of Skin
  • Soothing and calming Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Lightweight and elegant texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “zero white cast — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Turns milky immediately and washes off completely. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Hydrating and moisturizing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Skin feels hydrated — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
  • Advanced formulation and multitasking Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Faster skin recovery — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “Pores appear to be tighter — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Brightening and fading dark spots Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Gives me a nice youthful glow — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “Gives a nice glow — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • Skin smoothing, firming, and anti-aging Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “fix the fine lines — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “Tightened the skin in just a few uses — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “strong tightening effect — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • High price point Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Price is quite steep — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Pricey for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Packaging and application issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “pump head is fixed — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “bad spritz mechanism — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Hate the pump — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “hard to wash off — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Irritation and skin reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Made my vision blurry/foggy for a while after rinsing. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “caused tiny bumps — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Corn mint oil can be sensitizing — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Slightly irritating... when I first started — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”

SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Both brands are great, but Allies of Skin does better for hydration, anti-aging, and brightening, while SKIN1004 is better for a lightweight texture and lower price. Reviewers note that Allies of Skin provides hydrating and plumping serums, while SKIN1004 offers soothing and lightweight toners.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin?

SKIN1004 is known for lightweight, soothing formulas featuring centella asiatica, while Allies of Skin focuses on advanced anti-aging and hydrating serums with a higher price point. Both brands offer products with no listed fragrance on this page.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

Both brands are great choices for dry skin, as Allies of Skin achieves a Superior routine fit and SKIN1004 reaches a High routine fit for this skin type.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin offer effective moisturizers, with Allies of Skin providing a Superior routine fit for dry, oily, and sensitive skin compared to SKIN1004's High fit. Allies of Skin is better known for hydrating and moisturizing benefits, whereas SKIN1004 excels in lightweight and elegant textures.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin has a high price point, whereas SKIN1004 has a high price point listed among its negative review themes as well.

How do SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin compare in terms of fragrance use across their products?

Both SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin avoid fragrance completely, as every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which brand performs better for brightening and fading dark spots between SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin?

Allies of Skin performs better for brightening and fading dark spots.

What are the key differences in what reviewers say about the price points and skin reactions for SKIN1004 versus Allies of Skin?

Reviewers note that Allies of Skin has a high price point and occasional initial skin reactions, while SKIN1004 reviewers sometimes mention high prices and irritation. Both brands are reported to cause skin reactions, but Allies of Skin is specifically noted for initial irritation.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior routine fit for oily skin.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin offer a High fit for sensitive skin. SKIN1004 features fragrance-free formulas with soothing Centella asiatica, while Allies of Skin provides gentle, effective moisturizers and calming serums.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. SKIN1004 products on this page list no fragrance and feature Centella asiatica and niacinamide to help soothe and brighten the skin.

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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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