SKINFOOD skincare
SKINFOOD is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2025.
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SKINFOOD is loved for its nourishing masks, revitalizing serums, rich moisturizers, and soothing toners, all crafted from wholesome food ingredients. Its products suit oily skin and combination skin best, owing to their balancing and purifying formulations. For specific concerns, the Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence targets acne-prone skin, the Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X addresses dark spots, and the Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad cares for mature skin. Through these targeted offerings, the brand delivers consistent, reliable results for daily routines.
This page covers some of the most popular SKINFOOD products; for the whole SKINFOOD range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 26.8k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise SKINFOOD for gentle exfoliation, soothing redness, and providing deep hydration. The most common complaints are a sticky finish and difficulty with physical particles or insufficient moisture.
Highlights
Softening and brightening masks Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels like baby butt — Rice Mask Wash Off”
- “Leaves my skin feeling refreshed and hydrated without any stickiness. — Carrot Carotene Daily Mask”
- “gives an incredible glow — Rice Mask Wash Off”
Product effectiveness issues Mostly Mentioned
- “rice chunks are hard to get off — Rice Mask Wash Off”
- “pricier than other brands — Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad”
- “hard to peel apart — Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad”
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Questions and answers
Is SKINFOOD good for oily skin?
Is SKINFOOD worth it?
SKINFOOD is worth it for shoppers looking for softening masks and gentle formulas, as the SKINFOOD products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for oily, combination, acne-prone, and dry skin, though reviewers frequently mention product effectiveness issues.
What are SKINFOOD's best products?
SKINFOOD's best products are the Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad and the Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence, both of which rate High for dry skin. The Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X is also a top choice, rating Superior for mature skin. Reviewers frequently mention the softening and brightening effects of these masks.
Which SKINFOOD moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence is the best SKINFOOD moisturizer for dry skin, followed by Carrot Carotene Relief Cream. Lovi rates Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence High for dry skin and Carrot Carotene Relief Cream Average for dry skin.
Does SKINFOOD cause breakouts?
SKINFOOD is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand-focused routine rates Superior for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention softening and brightening effects from the masks, while noting that some product effectiveness issues may occur.
Is SKINFOOD fragrance-free?
Yes, the SKINFOOD products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. This helps keep the skincare routine calm and gentle for the skin.
What are the key ingredients in SKINFOOD products?
How do I build a SKINFOOD skincare routine?
To build a SKINFOOD routine for dry skin, start your morning with a hydrating cleanser, a calming toner, the Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence, and an SPF. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X, and the same essence, adding the Rice Mask Wash Off once a week. Lovi rates the SKINFOOD routine Superior for dry skin.
Where can I buy SKINFOOD, and how much does it cost?
SKINFOOD products on this page are available from stores in Italy. Prices range from €20.29 to €34.99, with most items priced between €22.36 and €34.99.
What are good alternatives to SKINFOOD?
Good alternatives to SKINFOOD include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. These similar brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison.
SKINFOOD vs SKIN1004: which is better?
SKINFOOD rates Superior for oily skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, while SKIN1004 rates High for those skin types. For dry skin, SKIN1004 rates Superior and SKINFOOD also rates Superior. For sensitive skin, SKIN1004 rates Superior and SKINFOOD rates High.
Who owns SKINFOOD, and where is it from?
SKINFOOD is a Korean brand founded in 2004, owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2025.
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Is SKINFOOD cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list SKINFOOD as cruelty-free.
Is SKINFOOD good for dry skin?
Yes, SKINFOOD is good for dry skin, and Lovi rates the SKINFOOD-focused routine Superior for this skin type. The brand offers several fitting products, including the Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence and the Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X, which both rate High for dry skin.
Is SKINFOOD good for sensitive skin?
Lovi rates SKINFOOD High for sensitive skin. Reviewers frequently mention the softening benefits of the masks, and the SKINFOOD products on this page list no fragrance.
Is SKINFOOD good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, SKINFOOD is a great fit for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates SKINFOOD-focused routines Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention the softening and brightening effects of the brand's masks.
Is SKINFOOD good for skin with dark spots?
SKINFOOD helps with dark spots through options like the Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X, which Lovi rates High for skin with dark spots. Lovi rates the Yuja C Dark Spot Clear Serum as Average for dark spots. The SKINFOOD products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is SKINFOOD good for mature skin?
SKINFOOD is good for mature skin, with the Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X rating Superior and the Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad rating High. Lovi rates the SKINFOOD-focused routine Average for mature skin.
Research behind SKINFOOD's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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.
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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