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SKIN1004 vs Cetaphil

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SKIN1004 and Cetaphil are two established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care. SKIN1004 is a Korean brand known for centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide across its toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks, making it well-suited for sensitive and dry skin. Conversely, the American brand is celebrated for cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and sunscreens formulated with glycerin, niacinamide, and panthenol to support combination and acne-prone skin. While both incorporate niacinamide, they differ fundamentally in their foundational ingredients, regional origins, 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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Cetaphil is an American skincare brand founded in 1947 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Cetaphil products

People Say

SKIN1004Cetaphil
  • Hydration and Soothing 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”
    • “cleared up flaky skin — Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream”
    • “cleans without stripping — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
  • 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 instantly — Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion”
  • Extremely Gentle and Safe for Sensitive Skin Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “The only thing my reactive skin tolerates. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “No breakouts since switching to this. — Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
    • “Lifesaver for my very sensitive skin — Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar”
  • Effective Cleansing 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”
    • “skin felt super clean — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “removes excess oil — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”
  • Gentle Exfoliation and Smoothing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Skin felt softer after one use — Cetaphil Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser”
    • “Micro-fine granules don't irritate — Cetaphil Extra Gentle Daily Scrub”
  • Ideal for Oily or Combination Skin Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “perfect for oily skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “doesn't clog pores — SKIN1004 Hyalu-CICA Blue Serum”
    • “doesn't clog my pores — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “Removes excess oil without drying. — Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser”
  • Scent and Smell Complaints Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Has a strong herbal/citrus scent I didn't enjoy. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells a bit like plastic — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “Overpowering masking fragrance — Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing Bar”
  • Finish and Texture Issues 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”
    • “left my skin medium tacky — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “too thick for face — Cetaphil Moisturising Cream”
  • Irritation and Breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Made my vision blurry/foggy for a while after rinsing. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Caused small whiteheads/closed comedones on my forehead. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Stings my face immediately after applying. — Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer”
    • “new formula burns — Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser”

SKIN1004 vs Cetaphil routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs Cetaphil routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs Cetaphil routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Cetaphil: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Cetaphil are great options, depending on what your skin needs most. SKIN1004 is often chosen for its lightweight textures and effective cleansing, while Cetaphil is known for being extremely gentle and safe for sensitive skin.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Cetaphil?

SKIN1004 and Cetaphil both offer high routine fit levels across most skin types, but SKIN1004 is particularly known for lightweight and fast-absorbing textures, whereas Cetaphil is noted for being extremely gentle and safe for sensitive skin.

SKIN1004 or Cetaphil for dry skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Cetaphil have a High fit for dry skin on the products on this page. SKIN1004 is noted for lightweight and soothing moisturizers, while Cetaphil is known for gentle, non-stripping cleansers.

SKIN1004 or Cetaphil: which cleanser is better?

SKIN1004 is better for effective cleansing according to the page reviews, while Cetaphil is noted for being extremely gentle and safe for sensitive skin. Both brands offer cleansers suited to various skin types, with SKIN1004 featuring options like the Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam and Cetaphil offering the Gentle Skin Cleanser.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Cetaphil?

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

Between SKIN1004 and Cetaphil, which brand performs better for combination skin routines?

Cetaphil performs better for combination skin routines, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to the High fit level of SKIN1004. Both brands feature hyaluronic acid and niacinamide across their products on this page, which helps maintain skin hydration and manage pigmentation.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

How do the foundation years and parent companies of SKIN1004 and Cetaphil compare?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012 and is owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024, whereas Cetaphil was founded in the United States in 1947 and is owned by Galderma Group AG.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, SKIN1004 or Cetaphil?

SKIN1004 has more fragrance-free products than Cetaphil because every product on the SKIN1004 page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas Cetaphil has one product containing fragrance out of the twenty-seven products on its page.

SKIN1004 or Cetaphil for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Cetaphil offer a High routine fit for oily skin, making them equally suitable options. Reviewers note that SKIN1004 is particularly well-suited for oily or combination skin due to its lightweight and fast-absorbing textures.

SKIN1004 or Cetaphil: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Cetaphil offer a variety of moisturizers on this page, with routine fits varying by skin type. For dry skin, both brands reach a high fit level, while Cetaphil achieves a superior fit level for combination skin routines. SKIN1004 moisturizers frequently feature Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, whereas Cetaphil focuses on ingredients like glycerin, niacinamide, and panthenol.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

SKIN1004 or Cetaphil for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Cetaphil are well-suited for sensitive skin, with SKIN1004 offering a high Lovi fit and Cetaphil being noted as extremely gentle and safe for sensitive skin. SKIN1004 uses fragrance-free formulas with soothing ingredients like centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, which helps hydrate and calm reactive skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

SKIN1004 or Cetaphil: which sunscreen is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Cetaphil offer sunscreens with High or Superior fit levels on this page, depending on your skin type. For example, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum has a Superior fit for acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and combination skin, while Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 has a Superior fit for dry, dry sensitive, combination, and sensitive skin.

SKIN1004 or Cetaphil for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Cetaphil are well suited for acne-prone skin, with routines on this page rated at a High fit level. Cetaphil features products like the Daily Facial Cleanser and Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser, while SKIN1004 offers lightweight, soothing options featuring Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid that help maintain moisture.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

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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