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SKIN1004 vs Eco Tan

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

SKIN1004 and Eco Tan are distinct skincare lines recognized for thoughtful botanical care, with the former centering on centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide while the latter relies on natural extracts. Both brands suit sensitive and dry skin best, though the Korean brand also accommodates combination complexions through clarifying toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks. While the first option addresses acne, dark spots, and aging via targeted formulations like the Probio-Cica Essence Toner, Eco Tan stands out for its Face Tan Water to gently balance the complexion.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Eco Tan products

SKIN1004 vs Eco Tan toners and essences

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Eco Tan: which is better?

SKIN1004 offers a much wider variety of products on this page that fit sensitive, dry, and oily skin at a Superior or High level, whereas Eco Tan features only a single toner option. Additionally, SKIN1004 products use key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps improve skin hydration and wound healing, and niacinamide, which may reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

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What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Eco Tan?

SKIN1004 offers a wide variety of skincare products on this page tailored for sensitive, dry, and oily skin with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, whereas Eco Tan features a single toner called Face Tan Water. Every product on both brand pages lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Eco Tan?

The products on this page for SKIN1004 and Eco Tan do not include pricing information, so affordability cannot be compared here.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or Eco Tan?

SKIN1004 is a better option for avoiding breakouts, as the products on this page offer superior to high fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas Eco Tan offers only an average fit for oily acne-prone skin.

How do the founding years and company ownership compare between SKIN1004 and Eco Tan?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012 and has been owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024, whereas Eco Tan was founded earlier in 2010 and remains independently owned.

Which products from SKIN1004 and Eco Tan have no fragrance listed in their ingredients?

Every single product on this page for both SKIN1004 and Eco Tan lists no fragrance in its ingredients. This includes all 18 items from SKIN1004 and the Face Tan Water from Eco Tan.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between SKIN1004's Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum and Eco Tan's Face Tan Water?

For dry skin, SKIN1004's Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum achieves a High Lovi fit level, matching the High fit level of Eco Tan's Face Tan Water. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain skin hydration.

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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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