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SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin

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SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin are skincare brands offering tailored solutions for balanced daily routines. The Korean brand features centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide across toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks that suit combination and oily skin best, while the second brand is known for luxurious moisturizers, potent serums, and targeted eye products formulated with powerhouse ingredients like niacinamide for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin. Both labels differ primarily in their formulation approaches, with the first emphasizing soothing botanical extracts and the second focusing on advanced, barrier-respecting treatments.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin products

People Say

SKIN1004Allies of Skin
  • Soothing and calming Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Best retinol for sensitive skin — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Redness is less noticeable — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Lightweight and elegant 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”
    • “sinks easily into damp skin — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
  • Hydrating and moisturizing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “nourished and hydrated — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “more like a spray serum — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Skin feels hydrated — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
  • Advanced formulation and multitasking Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “Woke up looking well-rested — Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream”
    • “Faster skin recovery — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
    • “Pores appear to be tighter — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Brightening and fading dark spots Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “gives skin an instant dewy glow — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “scars visibly lightened after I started using this — Allies of Skin Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum”
    • “Gives me a nice youthful glow — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “Gives a nice glow — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • Skin smoothing, firming, and anti-aging Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “fix the fine lines — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “Tightened the skin in just a few uses — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “strong tightening effect — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • 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”
    • “Pricey — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”
  • Packaging and application issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “pump head is fixed — Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream”
    • “bad spritz mechanism — Allies of Skin Molecular Saviour Probiotics Treatment Mist”
    • “Hate the pump — Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment”
    • “hard to wash off — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Irritation and skin reactions Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Made my vision blurry/foggy for a while after rinsing. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “caused tiny bumps — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Corn mint oil can be sensitizing — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Slightly irritating... when I first started — Allies of Skin Copper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum”

SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin routines for dry skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · SAR 1,741.33 · 94% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · SAR 306.91 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin routines for oily skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · SAR 1,789.32 · 94% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · SAR 680.38 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

SKIN1004 vs Allies of Skin routines for combination skin

Buy Allies of Skin routine · SAR 1,776.13 · 94% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · SAR 520.86 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin: which is better?

Allies of Skin is better for advanced anti-aging, firming, and deep hydration, while SKIN1004 is better for a lightweight texture and budget-friendly routine.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin?

SKIN1004 is a South Korean brand founded in 2012 that focuses on combination, oily, and sensitive skin with fragrance-free products featuring Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, whereas Allies of Skin focuses on acne-prone, oily acne-prone, and dry skin with advanced multitasking formulas. Lovi rates the routine fit for SKIN1004 as High across all skin types, while Allies of Skin achieves a Superior fit.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin for dry skin?

For dry skin, Allies of Skin is the better choice because its routine fit is rated Superior, whereas SKIN1004 has a High routine fit. Topical hyaluronic acid, found in the products on this page, helps improve skin hydration and counter signs of aging.

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SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin: which moisturizer is better?

Allies of Skin offers superior moisturizer options compared to SKIN1004, which provides high-level fits for its moisturizers across most skin types.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin?

SKIN1004 is more affordable, as Allies of Skin has a high price point.

Between SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin, which brand performs better for brightening and fading dark spots?

Allies of Skin performs better for brightening and fading dark spots, as it excels in advanced formulation, multitasking, and targeted brightening serums.

How do the key ingredients in SKIN1004 products compare to those in Allies of Skin?

SKIN1004 products rely on a core blend of Centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and panthenol to soothe and hydrate the skin. In comparison, Allies of Skin centers its formulations primarily around niacinamide.

Which brand has fewer issues regarding irritation and skin reactions according to reviewers?

SKIN1004 has fewer issues regarding irritation and skin reactions according to reviewers compared to Allies of Skin.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin for oily skin?

Allies of Skin offers a Superior routine fit for oily skin, whereas SKIN1004 has a High fit level for the products on this page.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin for sensitive skin?

Both brands offer solid options for sensitive skin, with Allies of Skin showing a Superior routine fit and SKIN1004 reaching a High fit level.

SKIN1004 or Allies of Skin for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Allies of Skin achieve a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin. Allies of Skin stands out for hydrating and moisturizing, while SKIN1004 is noted for a lightweight and elegant texture.

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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