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SKIN1004 vs Medik8

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SKIN1004 and Medik8 are distinct skincare brands that offer gentle solutions for various complex needs. The Korean skincare brand SKIN1004 is known for soothing toners, comforting moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, and nourishing masks featuring pure centella, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and brightening niacinamide, suiting sensitive and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the British brand Medik8 features serums, moisturizers, eye products, and toners built around hyaluronic acid, suiting dry and sensitive skin best. While both brands care for sensitive skin, they differ in their core ingredient philosophies and regional origins.

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

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Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular SKIN1004 and Medik8 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular SKIN1004 vs Medik8 products

People Say

SKIN1004Medik8
  • Gentle and soothing formulation Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “zero irritation or peeling — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “only Vitamin C my sensitive skin can tolerate — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
  • Lightweight and elegant texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “zero white cast — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
  • Hydration and plumping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “skin feels plump — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Instantly quenched the skin — Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense”
  • Skin smoothing and texture improvement Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smoother skin — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “My skin was smoother, my skin texture felt more resurfaced. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Brightening and glow Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “I wake up glowing. It adds back that youthful bloom that I've lost. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “unlocked a serious glow — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “pigmentation lightened slightly — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “Gives a nice glow — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • High price point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
  • Insufficient moisture or hydration Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “need more moisture — Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3”
    • “not enough hydration — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “not enough for dry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”

SKIN1004 vs Medik8 routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs Medik8 routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs Medik8 routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Medik8: which is better?

Both brands offer strong options, but Medik8 achieves Superior routine fit for dry, sensitive, combination, and dry sensitive skin. SKIN1004 stands out for being fragrance-free across all products on this page and better for lightweight texture.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Medik8?

SKIN1004 delivers lighter and more soothing formulas, whereas Medik8 focuses more on skin smoothing, brightening, and texture improvement.

SKIN1004 or Medik8 for dry skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Medik8 are great for dry skin, with Medik8 having a Superior routine fit and SKIN1004 having a High routine fit. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration and plumping for dry skin types.

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

SKIN1004 or Medik8: which cleanser is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Medik8 offer effective cleansers, with SKIN1004 providing lightweight and soothing formulations across the products on this page while Medik8 achieves better results for skin smoothing and texture improvement. Lovi rates the routine fit for sensitive skin as High for SKIN1004 and Superior for Medik8.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Medik8?

Medik8 is frequently noted by reviewers for its high price point, whereas SKIN1004 avoids this specific pricing complaint on the products on this page.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, SKIN1004 or Medik8?

SKIN1004 has more fragrance-free products, as every single product on its page lists no fragrance, whereas Medik8 has one product with fragrance.

SKIN1004 or Medik8: which is better for brightening and glow?

Medik8 does better for brightening and glow among the products on this page. Topical ingredients like niacinamide and vitamin C derivatives featured across these ranges may help improve overall skin radiance.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

How do the founding years and current ownership of SKIN1004 and Medik8 compare?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012 and is owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024, whereas Medik8 was founded in the United Kingdom in 2009 and is owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

SKIN1004 or Medik8 for oily skin?

For oily skin, both SKIN1004 and Medik8 achieve a High routine fit level on the products on this page. SKIN1004 helps with lightweight and elegant texture, while Medik8 is noted for skin smoothing and texture improvement.

SKIN1004 or Medik8: which moisturizer is better?

Medik8 is a better fit for dry skin with a Superior routine rating compared to SKIN1004 which has a High fit level, while both brands feature key moisturizers like Medik8's Hydr8 B5 Intense and SKIN1004's Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream that provide deep hydration and plumping.

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

SKIN1004 or Medik8 for sensitive skin?

Medik8 has a Superior fit for sensitive skin on Lovi, whereas SKIN1004 has a High fit. Medik8 focuses on gentle and non-irritating serums with deep hydration, while the products on this page for SKIN1004 are entirely fragrance-free and feature soothing key ingredients like Centella asiatica and panthenol.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

SKIN1004 or Medik8 for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Medik8 are well suited for acne-prone skin, with the products on this page achieving a High fit level for this skin type. SKIN1004 is particularly noted for its lightweight and soothing toners and moisturizers, while Medik8 offers gentle serums that help improve skin texture.

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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