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SKIN1004 vs Shu Uemura

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

SKIN1004 and Shu Uemura are distinct Asian beauty labels originating from Korea and Japan, respectively. SKIN1004 utilizes centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide across its toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks to serve acne-prone and oily skin, while Shu Uemura is deeply loved for its transformative makeup removers and meticulously crafted formulas that suit all skin types. Both offerings maintain skin comfort through carefully balanced ingredients, yet they differ in their primary botanical focuses and formulation philosophies.

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

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Shu Uemura is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1967 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 2003.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Shu Uemura products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Shu Uemura: which is better?

SKIN1004 is better for most shoppers on this page, as it offers a wide range of soothing and lightweight toners, moisturizers, and masks featuring key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, whereas Shu Uemura only features a single cleansing oil on this page.

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What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Shu Uemura?

SKIN1004 offers a wide variety of skincare products that fit acne-prone, oily, and combination skin best, whereas Shu Uemura features only a single cleansing oil on this page which fits most skin types at an average level or lower. Every product across both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Shu Uemura?

The products on this page do not have pricing information available, so it is not possible to compare the affordability of SKIN1004 and Shu Uemura.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or Shu Uemura?

SKIN1004 is better suited for acne-prone skin, with several products achieving a Superior fit, whereas the Shu Uemura cleansing oil on this page receives a Low fit for acne-prone skin.

Which brand has been owned by its parent company for a longer period of time, SKIN1004 or Shu Uemura?

Shu Uemura has been owned by its parent company for a longer period of time, having been acquired by L'Oréal S.A. in 2003, whereas SKIN1004 was acquired by Goodai Global Inc. in 2024.

How does the Lovi fit level of the cleansing oil from Shu Uemura compare for dry skin versus oily acne-prone skin?

The cleansing oil from Shu Uemura has an Average Lovi fit level for dry skin, whereas it has a Caution fit level for oily acne-prone skin.

Which skin types do brand-focused routines show that SKIN1004 fits best?

Brand-focused routines show that SKIN1004 fits best for acne-prone skin, oily skin, and combination 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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