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SKIN1004 vs Pair

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

SKIN1004 and Pair are two distinct Asian skincare brands offering specialized care for blemish-prone complexions. The Korean brand features a wide range of toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to suit acne-prone, oily, and mature skin. Meanwhile, the Japanese brand is beloved for its targeted serums and meticulously crafted formulas, such as the Acne Cream W, which address stubborn blemishes effectively. While both brands excel at calming acne-prone skin, SKIN1004 emphasizes botanical hydrators and brightening agents, whereas its counterpart focuses on gentle, targeted blemish treatments.

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

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Pair is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 2000 and owned by Lion Corporation since 2004.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Pair products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Pair: which is better?

SKIN1004 is generally the better choice because the products on this page offer a much wider range of options with superior or high fit levels for various skin types, whereas Pair features only a single acne cream with average to caution ratings. SKIN1004 helps hydrate and soothe the skin using key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and panthenol.

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

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Pair?

SKIN1004 offers a wide variety of fragrance-free products on this page that generally fit acne-prone, oily, and combination skin well, while Pair features only a single acne cream with lower fit levels across most skin types. SKIN1004 relies on key ingredients like Centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and panthenol to help soothe and hydrate the skin.

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

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Pair?

The products on this page do not provide pricing details, so neither SKIN1004 nor Pair can be identified as more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or Pair?

SKIN1004 offers multiple products on this page with superior Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas Pair features only one product which has an average fit for acne-prone skin. Reviewers mostly mention that SKIN1004 toners and moisturizers are soothing and lightweight.

How does the Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin compare between SKIN1004 products like the Hyalu-Cica Blue Serum and Pair's Acne Cream W?

SKIN1004 products on this page like the Hyalu-Cica Blue Serum achieve a Superior Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin, whereas Pair's Acne Cream W has an Average fit. Sodium hyaluronate helps support skin hydration.

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

Which brand offers a wider range of product categories, such as cleansers, sunscreens, and masks, based on the page?

SKIN1004 offers a much wider range of product categories on this page, including cleansers, sunscreens, toners, and masks, whereas Pair features only a single acne cream.

What are the main key ingredients found across SKIN1004 products?

The products on this page from SKIN1004 feature Centella asiatica, Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, and Panthenol as their main key ingredients. Hyaluronic acid helps with skin hydration and wound healing, while niacinamide may help control skin aging and pigmentation.

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