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SKIN1004 vs FRE

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

SKIN1004 and FRE are dedicated skincare labels offering targeted formulations for sensitive complexions. The Korean brand features centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide across its toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks to soothe acne-prone and oily skin, while the latter is widely loved for nourishing compositions like its Argan Oil. Both brands suit acne-prone skin best, yet they differ in their foundational approaches, as the former relies on Asian botanicals for hydration and brightening while the latter utilizes targeted oils to gently balance the complexion.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs FRE products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or FRE: which is better?

SKIN1004 offers a much broader range of fragrance-free products that Lovi rates with High or Superior fit levels for acne-prone, oily, and combination skin, whereas FRE only features a single argan oil product with lower fit levels for those skin types. SKIN1004 products use key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which help hydrate the skin and may reduce pigmentation.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and FRE?

SKIN1004 offers a wide range of products tailored best for acne-prone, oily, and combination skin, whereas FRE features an argan oil product with lower fits for those types. Reviewers mostly mention SKIN1004 for its lightweight and soothing toners and moisturizers. Hyaluronic acid in SKIN1004 helps support skin hydration and wound healing.

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

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or FRE?

The provided page and facts do not contain pricing information for either SKIN1004 or FRE, so a comparison of affordability cannot be made.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or FRE?

SKIN1004 products on this page help fit acne-prone skin well with an overall Superior to High Lovi fit level across many items, while FRE is represented by a single Argan Oil with an Average fit for acne-prone skin.

When were SKIN1004 and FRE founded and who owns them?

SKIN1004 was founded in 2012 in South Korea and is owned by Goodai Global Inc., while FRE was founded in 2016 and remains independently owned.

How many products from SKIN1004 are listed compared to FRE on this page?

SKIN1004 has 18 products listed on this page, whereas FRE has only 1 product.

Which SKIN1004 products have a Superior fit level for dry skin?

On the SKIN1004 page, the products with a Superior fit level for dry skin are the Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam, Hyalu-CICA Blue Serum, Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream, Probio-Cica Essence Toner, and Tea-Trica B5 Cream. These formulations help deliver targeted hydration and barrier care supported by key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and panthenol.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

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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