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SKIN1004 vs Taro

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

SKIN1004 and Taro are skincare lines offering thoughtfully formulated daily essentials for various complexions. The former is a Korean brand known for its centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks, while the latter is warmly embraced for targeted serums and a standout Tretinoin Cream. Both brands suit sensitive and dry skin best, though the second option also accommodates combination skin. They differ primarily in their product types, star ingredients, and specialized solutions for concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Taro products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Taro: which is better?

SKIN1004 has many fragrance-free products that feature centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid to help hydrate and soothe sensitive, dry, and oily skin types, whereas Taro offers just a single tretinoin cream that is a High fit for acne-prone and combination skin.

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What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Taro?

SKIN1004 offers a wide variety of fragrance-free products on this page tailored best for sensitive, dry, and oily skin using key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid. In contrast, Taro features a single product on this page, Tretinoin Cream, which helps with acne-prone and combination skin.

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Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Taro?

Neither SKIN1004 nor Taro lists pricing details for the products on this page, so a direct comparison of affordability is not possible from the provided page facts.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or Taro?

SKIN1004 features products on this page with High to Superior Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas Taro offers a Tretinoin Cream that has a High fit level for acne-prone skin.

When were SKIN1004 and Taro founded and who owns them?

SKIN1004 was founded in 2012 in South Korea and has been owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024, while Taro was founded in 1950 and has been owned by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited since 2010.

Which brand offers products with a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, SKIN1004 or Taro?

SKIN1004 offers products on this page with a Superior fit for acne-prone skin, such as the Madagascan Centella Tea-Trica Purifying Toner and Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream. In contrast, Taro provides Tretinoin Cream, which has a High fit for acne-prone skin.

Do any products from SKIN1004 or Taro contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both SKIN1004 and Taro lists no fragrance in its 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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