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SKIN1004 vs Dermalogica

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SKIN1004 and Dermalogica are distinct skincare brands founded in South Korea and the United States, respectively. The Korean brand is known for soothing toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks featuring centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, which suit sensitive skin and dry skin best. Meanwhile, the American brand offers targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and purifying masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and salicylic acid to best suit oily skin and combination skin. While both utilize powerful ingredients like hyaluronic acid, they differ in their core botanicals and active formulations to address contrasting skin needs.

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

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Dermalogica is an American skincare brand founded in 1986 and owned by Unilever since 2015.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Dermalogica products

People Say

SKIN1004Dermalogica
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing 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”
    • “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “blends seamlessly — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
  • Deep and Intense Hydration Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry skin — Dermalogica Super Rich Repair”
    • “super hydrating — Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque”
    • “skin feels hydrated — Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
  • Soothing and Calming Properties Mostly MentionedSometimes 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”
    • “helps calm and nourish my skin — Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream”
  • Gentle Cleansing and Exfoliation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “gentle enough for daily use — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “Removes stubborn mascara — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “doesn't strip skin — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
  • Skin Smoothing and Texture Improvement Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels smooth as silk — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “fine lines have visibly softened — Dermalogica Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream”
    • “Leaves a glistening glow — Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream”
    • “skin feels super soft — 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”
    • “hefty price tag — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
  • Unpleasant or Disliked Scent 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 like puke — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “smells like medicine — Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50”
  • Packaging and Application Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Leaky pump — Dermalogica Precleanse”
    • “pump dispenses too much — Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel”
    • “spout is too big — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”
    • “hard to wash off — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Breakouts and Skin Reactions Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Caused small whiteheads/closed comedones on my forehead. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “caused tiny bumps — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “caused cystic acne — SKIN1004 Hyalu-CICA Blue Serum”
    • “caused severe peeling — Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant”

SKIN1004 vs Dermalogica routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs Dermalogica routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs Dermalogica routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Dermalogica: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Dermalogica are strong choices, as both brands match well with most skin types on the page, though Dermalogica reaches a Superior fit for oily skin. SKIN1004 stands out for its lightweight textures and soothing properties, while Dermalogica is noted for deep hydration and skin smoothing.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Dermalogica?

SKIN1004 focuses on lightweight textures and soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica, while Dermalogica emphasizes deep hydration, exfoliation, and targeted treatments using ingredients like salicylic acid and lactic acid. Reviewers note that SKIN1004 excels in fast-absorbing formulas, whereas Dermalogica is frequently recognized for intense hydration and smoothing serums.

SKIN1004 or Dermalogica for dry skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Dermalogica are a High fit for dry skin on the products on this page. Dermalogica helps provide deep and intense hydration with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, while SKIN1004 is known for its lightweight and soothing textures using centella asiatica.

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SKIN1004 or Dermalogica: which cleanser is better?

When comparing cleansers, Dermalogica does better for gentle cleansing and exfoliation as noted by reviewers. SKIN1004 cleansers on this page offer fragrance-free options suited for sensitive skin, while Dermalogica provides targeted exfoliating formulas like the Daily Microfoliant.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Dermalogica?

SKIN1004 is more affordable, whereas a high price point is commonly noted for Dermalogica.

Between SKIN1004 and Dermalogica, which brand does better for deep and intense hydration?

Dermalogica does better for deep and intense hydration. The products on this page help deliver intense moisture for a more hydrated complexion.

Which brand has products that offer soothing and calming properties, SKIN1004 or Dermalogica?

SKIN1004 does better for soothing and calming properties. Every product on the page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Do SKIN1004 and Dermalogica products contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Both SKIN1004 and Dermalogica products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

SKIN1004 or Dermalogica for oily skin?

Dermalogica is the better fit for oily skin because its routine reaches a Superior level, while SKIN1004 reaches a High level.

SKIN1004 or Dermalogica: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Dermalogica offer effective moisturizers, with SKIN1004 products on this page standing out for their lightweight and soothing properties, while Dermalogica excels in providing deep and intense hydration. The products on this page feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid that helps maintain skin moisture.

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SKIN1004 or Dermalogica for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Dermalogica offer products with a high Lovi fit level for sensitive skin. SKIN1004 features fragrance-free formulas with soothing Centella asiatica, while Dermalogica provides gentle, non-stripping cleansers and calming moisturizers.

SKIN1004 or Dermalogica: which sunscreen is better?

SKIN1004 offers the Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum, which achieves a Superior fit for acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and combination skin, and a High fit for oily, dry, sensitive, and dark spot skin types on this page. Dermalogica provides the Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 and Invisible Physical Defense SPF30, both of which reach a High fit across all listed skin types except mature skin, where Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 is Superior.

SKIN1004 or Dermalogica for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Dermalogica have a High Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin. SKIN1004 products on this page help calm skin with centella asiatica, while Dermalogica features exfoliating ingredients like salicylic acid.

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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