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SKIN1004 vs FANCL

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

SKIN1004 and FANCL are distinct Asian beauty labels offering tailored daily care for sensitive and dry skin types. SKIN1004 features centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide within toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks to soothe irritation, lengthen cosmetic wrinkle effects, and fade hyperpigmentation. Meanwhile, the Japanese brand is celebrated for its thoughtful makeup removers and gentle exfoliants crafted from pure, effective formulas. While both cater well to delicate complexions, the former utilizes targeted botanical actives for acne, dark spots, and aging, whereas the latter provides mild, reliable cleansing solutions for balanced skin maintenance.

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

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FANCL is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs FANCL products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or FANCL: which is better?

SKIN1004 is better for a wide variety of specific skincare concerns because the products on this page cover many more categories like toners, serums, and masks with key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, which helps hydrate the skin and supports wound healing.

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What is the difference between SKIN1004 and FANCL?

SKIN1004 features a broad range of fragrance-free products best fitting sensitive, dry, and oily skin with key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, whereas FANCL offers a smaller selection including cleansers and exfoliants like its Mild Cleansing Oil. Sodium hyaluronate helps with skin hydration and wound healing.

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Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or FANCL?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so affordability cannot be compared between SKIN1004 and FANCL.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or FANCL?

Both SKIN1004 and FANCL offer products on this page that are a High fit for acne-prone skin, and every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the founding years and countries of origin for SKIN1004 and FANCL?

SKIN1004 was founded in 2012 in South Korea, while FANCL was founded in 1980 in Japan.

Do any products from either SKIN1004 or FANCL contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page from both SKIN1004 and FANCL lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How does the Lovi fit level for dry skin compare between SKIN1004's Mild Cleansing Oil equivalent and FANCL's Mild Cleansing Oil?

For dry skin, Lovi rates SKIN1004's Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil as a High fit, while FANCL's Mild Cleansing Oil is rated as a Superior fit.

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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