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SKIN1004 vs Olay

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SKIN1004 and Olay are two distinct skincare lines offering targeted solutions for diverse complexions. The Korean brand is known for soothing toners, comforting moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, and nourishing masks formulated with pure centella, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and brightening niacinamide, which suit sensitive and acne-prone skin best. Meanwhile, the other brand is universally loved for its rich portfolio of moisturizers, eye products, serums, and cleansers crafted with nourishing niacinamide and glycerin to support mature and dry skin. While both incorporate niacinamide to address aging and pigmentation, they differ in their foundational ingredients and primary skin type focus, with centella-driven formulas calming irritation and glycerin-infused options providing deep barrier replenishment.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Olay products

People Say

SKIN1004Olay
  • Hydration and soothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Instantly smoother, softer, and more hydrated — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “light and smooth — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight texture 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 quickly — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “absorbs instantly — Olay Super Serum Night Repair”
  • Skin smoothing and firming Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels baby soft — Olay Retinol24”
    • “Skin feels like silk — Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Moisturizer”
    • “hydrates the skin — Olay Advanced Eye Cream”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Effective cleansing and exfoliation Often MentionedRarely Noted
    • “doesn't strip my skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara and sunscreen effortlessly. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “pores looked so much smaller — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “tiny beads aren't harsh — Olay Regenerating Cream Cleanser”
  • Brightening and radiance Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “iridescent glow — Olay Super Serum”
    • “hides dark shadows — Olay Ultimate Eye Cream”
    • “skin looks brighter — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “Gives a nice glow — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • No white cast and good under makeup Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “light and smooth — Olay Advanced Eye Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”
    • “acts as primer — Olay Super Serum”
    • “zero white cast — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
  • Scent and fragrance complaints Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Has a strong herbal/citrus scent I didn't enjoy. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Fragrance can be an irritant — Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream”
    • “floral scent — Olay Super Serum”
  • Packaging and pump issues Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “drags on skin — SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream”
    • “takes 4-5 pumps for face — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “The pump shoots the oil out too aggressively. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “hard to dispense — Olay Super Serum”
  • Unnoticeable or ineffective results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't affect the pores — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “didn't notice any tone change — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “no difference — Olay Vitamin C Serum”
    • “minimal firming effect — Olay Eye Lifting Serum”

SKIN1004 vs Olay routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs Olay routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs Olay routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Olay: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Olay are great choices, with Olay doing better for skin smoothing and firming, while SKIN1004 stands out for effective cleansing and exfoliation.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Olay?

Olay achieves Superior routine fit for mature skin, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, skin with dark spots, dry sensitive skin, and dry skin, while SKIN1004 reaches High fit levels across these categories. Olay tends to do better for skin smoothing and firming as well as brightening and radiance, whereas SKIN1004 stands out for effective cleansing and exfoliation.

SKIN1004 or Olay for dry skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Olay are good options for dry skin, though Olay offers a superior routine fit compared to SKIN1004's high fit. Both brands feature hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid across the products on this page to help retain moisture.

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

SKIN1004 or Olay: which cleanser is better?

SKIN1004 is better for cleansing and exfoliation than Olay. The products on this page show that SKIN1004 offers superior cleansers for dry sensitive, dry, and oily acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Olay?

The provided page facts do not mention the prices of products from either SKIN1004 or Olay, so affordability cannot be compared.

SKIN1004 or Olay for dark spots?

For skin with dark spots, both SKIN1004 and Olay achieve a High routine fit level, and Olay is noted to do better for brightening and radiance. Olay features key ingredients such as Niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

SKIN1004 or Olay: which brand has fragrance-free products?

Both SKIN1004 and Olay offer fragrance-free products. Every product listed on the SKIN1004 page contains no fragrance, and 26 out of 27 products on the Olay page are also fragrance-free.

SKIN1004 or Olay for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Olay are a High fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that both brands offer a lightweight texture.

SKIN1004 or Olay: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, SKIN1004 products on this page have an average to high Lovi fit for dry skin, whereas Olay features several top-performing options with a superior Lovi fit for dry skin.

SKIN1004 or Olay for sensitive skin?

Olay is the better choice for sensitive skin because its routine fit is Superior, compared to High for SKIN1004. Both brands feature fragrance-free options on the products on this page to help reduce the likelihood of irritation.

SKIN1004 or Olay: which sunscreen is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Olay offer sunscreens on their respective pages, with SKIN1004 featuring options like the Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum and Olay offering formulas such as the Complete All Day Moisturizer SPF 15 and Regenerist Whip Face Moisturizer SPF 25. For dry skin, SKIN1004 has a High fit level, whereas Olay varies from Average to High depending on the specific product.

SKIN1004 or Olay for acne-prone skin?

Olay is rated Superior for acne-prone skin, while SKIN1004 has a High fit level. Both brands offer targeted products for this skin type.

SKIN1004 or Olay for mature skin?

Olay has a Superior fit for mature skin, whereas SKIN1004 has a High fit. Olay does better for skin smoothing and firming as well as brightening and radiance.

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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