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SKIN1004 vs Clinique

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SKIN1004 and Clinique are renowned skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care through thoughtfully formulated products. The Korean brand is known for soothing toners, comforting moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, and nourishing masks featuring pure centella, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, which suit sensitive and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the American brand is celebrated for its moisturizers, serums, makeup removers, eye products, and more incorporating hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and caffeine to ideally care for dry sensitive and oily skin. While both incorporate hydrating ingredients to support skin health, they differ fundamentally through the Korean brand's focus on calming botanical extractions and the American brand's emphasis on balancing multi-action formulations.

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

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Clinique is an American skincare brand founded in 1968 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc..

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Clinique products

People Say

SKIN1004Clinique
  • Lightweight texture and fast absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “absorbs like water — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “sinks in immediately — Clinique moisture surge”
  • Hydrating and soothing properties Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Calms irritation instantly — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “Keeps my dry patches at bay all day — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+”
  • Gentle or fragrance-free formulas Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “never irritated my eyes — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “No strong scent — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “No stinging eyes — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “lathers up surprisingly well — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
  • Gentle exfoliation and skin smoothing Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels silky smooth — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum”
    • “gentle enough for everyday — Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula”
    • “You will see the dirt with one wipe — Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Clean finish and effective cleansing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Turns milky immediately and washes off completely. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “Melts waterproof mascara — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
    • “Skin feels squeaky clean — Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2”
  • No white cast and makeup compatibility Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “foundation glides on — Clinique moisture surge”
    • “holds concealer in place — Clinique All About Eyes”
    • “perfect primer base — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “zero white cast — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
  • Size versus price and value concerns Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Price is quite steep — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “wish it came in larger size — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “Pricey for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “jar is too small for the cost — Clinique moisture surge”
  • Insufficient hydration or moisture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “not enough for dry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “not moisturizing enough — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “skin felt tight — Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel”
    • “skin felt tight after an hour — Clinique moisture surge”
  • Eye irritation and scent or vision side effects Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Made my vision blurry/foggy for a while after rinsing. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Smells like nail polish remover — Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2”
    • “Blurry vision after use — Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm”
  • Shiny or sticky finish and residue Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “looked greasy by midday — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “left my skin medium tacky — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “hard to rinse off — Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula”
    • “feels sticky to the touch — Clinique moisture surge”

SKIN1004 vs Clinique routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs Clinique routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs Clinique routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Clinique: which is better?

SKIN1004 has a High routine fit across all listed skin types, making it a versatile choice compared to Clinique, which reaches a High fit only for dry sensitive, oily, oily acne-prone, and mature skin. Reviewers note that SKIN1004 delivers superior lightweight texture, hydration, and soothing properties, whereas Clinique often faces value concerns regarding its high price point.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Clinique?

SKIN1004 has a High routine fit across all listed skin types, whereas Clinique has an Average fit for several skin types and High for dry sensitive, oily, mature, and oily acne-prone skin. Furthermore, reviewers note that the products on this page by SKIN1004 excel in lightweight texture and soothing properties, while Clinique products do better for gentle exfoliation and skin smoothing.

SKIN1004 or Clinique for dry skin?

SKIN1004 is a better choice for dry skin because Lovi rates its routine fit as High compared to Clinique's Average fit level. The products on this page help deliver soothing and hydrating properties that dry skin needs.

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

SKIN1004 or Clinique: which cleanser is better?

SKIN1004 is better for cleansers on the products on this page, as its cleansers achieve Superior or High Lovi fit levels across nearly all skin types, whereas Clinique has significantly lower fit ratings for cleansers including warnings for dry skin. For instance, the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam reaches a Superior fit for dry skin and dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Clinique?

Clinique products on this page often face value concerns regarding their high price point. In contrast, review themes on this page highlight size versus price and value concerns for SKIN1004.

Between SKIN1004 and Clinique, which brand excels more in hydrating and soothing properties according to reviewers?

Reviewers note that SKIN1004 excels more in hydrating and soothing properties compared to Clinique. The products on this page help deliver lightweight and soothing care for the skin.

How do the foundational key ingredients compare between SKIN1004 and Clinique products?

SKIN1004 products on this page rely heavily on Centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and panthenol to help soothe and hydrate the skin. In comparison, Clinique products on this page focus on ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, caffeine, and salicylic acid to provide moisture and target specific skin concerns.

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

Which brand performs better for mature skin and dry sensitive skin routines?

SKIN1004 and Clinique both achieve a High routine fit for mature skin and dry sensitive skin, but SKIN1004 has a higher overall average fit across more skin types on the products on this page.

SKIN1004 or Clinique for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Clinique provide a High routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that SKIN1004 delivers lightweight texture and fast absorption, while Clinique offers oil-controlling and smoothing moisturizers.

SKIN1004 or Clinique: which moisturizer is better?

SKIN1004 products on this page achieve a High Lovi fit for dry skin, whereas Clinique products on this page achieve an Average fit. Additionally, SKIN1004 is noted for its lightweight and soothing moisturizers.

SKIN1004 or Clinique for sensitive skin?

SKIN1004 is a better fit for sensitive skin, earning a High routine fit on Lovi compared to Clinique's Average fit. The products on this page for SKIN1004 feature soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica and panthenol, which may help calm irritation.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

SKIN1004 or Clinique for acne-prone skin?

SKIN1004 is a better fit than Clinique for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates SKIN1004 as High for this skin type while Clinique is rated Average. SKIN1004 features soothing formulas with ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid that help hydrate the skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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