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SKIN1004 vs Sebamed

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

SKIN1004 and Sebamed are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care. The Korean house relies on centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide across toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks to soothe sensitive and dry skin, while the German maker champions scientifically balanced moisturizers and gentle cleansers anchored by a skin-neutral pH for reactive and problematic complexions. Although both cater well to sensitive skin, SKIN1004 targets hydration, brightening, and barrier support through botanical extracts, whereas Sebamed maintains a steady focus on protective barrier health through reliable, clinical formulations.

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

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Sebamed is a German skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by Sebapharma GmbH & Co. KG.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Sebamed products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Sebamed: which is better?

SKIN1004 offers a much wider variety of products on this page compared to Sebamed, making it a better fit for comprehensive routines targeting sensitive, dry, and oily skin types. The products on this page help hydrate the skin and may improve barrier function using key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and panthenol.

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

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Sebamed?

SKIN1004 offers a much wider selection of fragrance-free products on this page with High or Superior Lovi fit levels for sensitive, dry, and oily skin, whereas Sebamed features only two products with mostly Average or High fits. SKIN1004 products use key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which helps with hydration and may reduce skin pigmentation.

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

SKIN1004 or Sebamed: which cleanser is better?

For cleansers, SKIN1004 products on this page achieve Superior fit levels across several skin types, whereas Sebamed reaches High fit levels at best. Both brands list no fragrance in their cleansers.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Sebamed?

This page does not compare prices or affordability for SKIN1004 and Sebamed products.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or Sebamed?

Both SKIN1004 and Sebamed offer fragrance-free products on this page that help manage breakouts, with SKIN1004 achieving a Superior Lovi fit for acne-prone skin across multiple items like its Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Purifying Toner. Niacinamide in SKIN1004 products may also help improve skin texture and tone while supporting blemish-prone skin.

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Which brand has been established longer, SKIN1004 or Sebamed?

Sebamed has been established longer, having been founded in Germany in 1967, whereas SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012.

Do any SKIN1004 or Sebamed products contain fragrance?

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

What key ingredients are found across SKIN1004 products?

The products on this page from SKIN1004 feature Centella asiatica, Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, and Panthenol as their key ingredients. Sodium hyaluronate helps with skin hydration and anti-aging effects.

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

SKIN1004 or Sebamed: which moisturizer is better?

SKIN1004 offers a wider variety of moisturizers with higher Lovi fit levels across multiple skin types compared to Sebamed. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid found in SKIN1004 formulations help support skin hydration and moisture retention.

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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