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SKIN1004 vs SkinCeuticals

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SKIN1004 and SkinCeuticals are distinct skincare brands founded in 2012 and 1994, respectively. The Korean brand features toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, suiting acne-prone and oily skin best with standout items like the Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream, Probio-Cica Essence Toner, and Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner. Conversely, the American brand offers targeted serums, nourishing moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and soothing eye products formulated with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, which suit dry and dry sensitive skin best through top formulations such as the C E Ferulic, Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50, and A.G.E. Advanced Eye. While both utilize hyaluronic acid to lengthen wrinkle reduction effects, each differs in its core formulations, origins, and ideal skin types.

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

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SkinCeuticals is an American skincare brand founded in 1994 and owned by L'Oréal since 2005.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs SkinCeuticals products

People Say

SKIN1004SkinCeuticals
  • Texture and skin refinement Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “definitely gave me a glass skin texture — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
    • “pores appeared less noticeable — SkinCeuticals P-Tiox”
    • “silky and non-greasy — SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Soothing and calming Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Calms irritation instantly — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “instant calming effect — SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel”
  • Lightweight texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “zero white cast — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Turns milky immediately and washes off completely. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “absorbs quickly — SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Serum”
  • Hydration and moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Hydrated my skin beautifully. — SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2”
    • “Pure hydration in a bottle — SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel”
    • “skin feels super hydrated — SkinCeuticals H.A. Intensifier”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
  • Efficacy and results Often MentionedNot noted
    • “grips foundation like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara and sunscreen effortlessly. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “perfect for oily skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
  • High price point Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Price is quite steep — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Pricey for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “Too pricey for the hype — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”
  • Scents and packaging issues Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “hard to wash off — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Bottle only lasts 6 weeks — SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel”
    • “The scent is strong and smells like alcohol mixed with something burnt. — SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF”
  • Skin irritation and breakouts Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Made my vision blurry/foggy for a while after rinsing. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Caused small whiteheads/closed comedones on my forehead. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “caused tiny bumps — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “skin went through a slight purge — SkinCeuticals P-TOX”

SKIN1004 vs SkinCeuticals routines for dry skin

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SKIN1004 vs SkinCeuticals routines for oily skin

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SKIN1004 vs SkinCeuticals routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or SkinCeuticals: which is better?

SkinCeuticals is better for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots, where Lovi rates its routines as Superior, whereas SKIN1004 routines receive a High fit level for those same skin types. Both brands offer equal routine fit levels for oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, mature, and oily acne-prone skin.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and SkinCeuticals?

SkinCeuticals is a US-born brand founded in 1994, while SKIN1004 is a South Korean brand founded in 2012. Reviewers note that SkinCeuticals does better for texture refinement and hydration, whereas SKIN1004 excels in soothing and lightweight textures.

SKIN1004 or SkinCeuticals for dry skin?

SkinCeuticals is a better fit for dry skin, offering a superior routine compared to the high fit provided by SKIN1004. Products like SkinCeuticals' Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 help deliver essential lipids, and topical hyaluronic acid is shown to benefit skin quality and signs of aging.

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SKIN1004 or SkinCeuticals: which cleanser is better?

SkinCeuticals is better for texture and skin refinement with cleansers like its LHA Cleanser Gel, while SKIN1004 is better for soothing and calming with fragrance-free options like its Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or SkinCeuticals?

SkinCeuticals is more expensive, while SkinCeuticals reviewers frequently mention a high price point as a drawback.

SKIN1004 or SkinCeuticals for texture and skin refinement?

SkinCeuticals does better than SKIN1004 for texture and skin refinement.

SKIN1004 or SkinCeuticals for soothing and calming?

For soothing and calming, SKIN1004 does better than SkinCeuticals.

SKIN1004 or SkinCeuticals for oily skin?

SkinCeuticals is better for oily skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to SKIN1004 which has a High routine fit.

SKIN1004 or SkinCeuticals: which moisturizer is better?

SkinCeuticals provides superior moisturizing options like Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2, which helps deliver intensive care for dry skin types, while SKIN1004 features lightweight moisturizers like the Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream that is well-suited for combination and oily skin.

SKIN1004 or SkinCeuticals for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and SkinCeuticals are a High fit for sensitive skin.

SKIN1004 or SkinCeuticals: which sunscreen is better?

Both SKIN1004 and SkinCeuticals offer sunscreens on this page that fit sensitive, acne-prone, dry, oily, and mature skin well, with SkinCeuticals achieving a Superior Lovi fit level specifically for skin with dark spots.

SKIN1004 or SkinCeuticals for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and SkinCeuticals offer a high routine fit for acne-prone skin. SKIN1004 features fragrance-free formulas with key ingredients like Centella asiatica and niacinamide, which helps soothe inflammation and reduce pigmentation.

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SKIN1004 or SkinCeuticals for skin with dark spots?

SkinCeuticals is better for skin with dark spots because Lovi rates its routine fit as Superior, compared to High for SKIN1004. Both brands feature helpful ingredients like niacinamide to address pigmentation.

The 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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