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SKIN1004 vs DHC

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

SKIN1004 and DHC are respected Asian skincare brands that offer reliable daily care for various complexions. SKIN1004 specializes in toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to suit acne-prone and oily skin, while DHC is beloved for effective makeup removers and nourishing formulas that suit dry, normal, combination, and oily skin best. The Korean brand focuses on targeted botanical actives like centella asiatica to improve moisture and reduce acne, whereas the Japanese brand continues to provide trusted cleansing oils and balanced maintenance.

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

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DHC is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs DHC products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or DHC: which is better?

SKIN1004 is often better suited for acne-prone, oily, and combination skin, as the products on this page offer extensive routines and ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps with hydration and wound healing. DHC focuses on cleansing oils without added fragrance, making it a simpler option for makeup removal.

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What is the difference between SKIN1004 and DHC?

SKIN1004 is a South Korean brand founded in 2012 offering a wide variety of centella-infused skincare products, whereas DHC is a Japanese brand founded in 1980 that features cleansing oils on this page.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or DHC?

The products on this page for both SKIN1004 and DHC do not list pricing information, so affordability cannot be compared here.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or DHC?

Both SKIN1004 and DHC offer products on this page that are suitable for acne-prone skin, with SKIN1004 featuring options like the Madagascar Centella Poremizing Clear Toner and Tea-Trica B5 Cream achieving a Superior fit level for acne-prone skin, while DHC includes the Pore Cleansing Oil with a High fit level.

When were SKIN1004 and DHC founded and where are they from?

SKIN1004 was founded in 2012 in South Korea, and DHC was founded in 1980 in Japan.

Do SKIN1004 and DHC products contain fragrance?

Every product on this page from both SKIN1004 and DHC lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which SKIN1004 product is rated as having a Low fit level for mature skin?

According to Lovi, the Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum has a Low fit level for mature skin.

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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