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SKIN1004 vs FRE

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

SKIN1004 and FRE are distinct skincare brands designed to nurture and balance the complexion. The first brand offers toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, suiting sensitive, dry, and mature skin best. Meanwhile, the second brand features targeted nourishment and Argan Oil that suit acne-prone skin most effectively. Ultimately, both differ through their signature compositions, while each provides thoughtful formulations tailored to specific skin concerns.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs FRE products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or FRE: which is better?

SKIN1004 is generally the better choice, as the products on this page offer a wide variety of high fit levels for sensitive, dry, and oily skin, featuring soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid. FRE currently lists only a single product with mostly average or low fit levels across most skin types.

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

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and FRE?

SKIN1004 offers a wide variety of fragrance-free products that achieve Superior and High Lovi fit levels for sensitive, dry, and oily skin types, whereas FRE features only a single Argan Oil product on this page with lower fit levels. Key ingredients like hyaluronic acid help hydrate the skin, and niacinamide may reduce pigmentation.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or FRE?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information, so a comparison of affordability between SKIN1004 and FRE cannot be made.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or FRE?

Both SKIN1004 and FRE offer fragrance-free formulations that are unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts. SKIN1004 products on this page often achieve a Superior or High fit for acne-prone skin.

When were SKIN1004 and FRE founded and who owns them?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012 and is owned by Goodai Global Inc. FRE was founded in 2016 and is independently owned.

How many products are listed for SKIN1004 compared to FRE on this page?

SKIN1004 has 18 products listed on this page, while FRE has only 1 product listed.

Do SKIN1004 and FRE products contain fragrance?

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

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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