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SKIN1004 vs Dr. Althea

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SKIN1004 and Dr. Althea are Korean skincare brands founded in 2012 and 2014, respectively. SKIN1004 features toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, while the latter is widely loved for its thoughtfully crafted moisturizers, cleansers, makeup removers, and serums driven by gentle formulas. The former fits combination and oily skin best, whereas both suit acne-prone skin, with Dr. Althea also favoring dry skin. They differ primarily in their core ingredient focus and specific target profiles, providing distinct options for daily routines.

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

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Dr. Althea is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd..

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Dr. Althea products

People Say

SKIN1004Dr. Althea
  • Hydrating and soothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “hydrating but light — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “calms redness — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
  • Clean finish and gentle cleansing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “doesn't dry out my face — Dr. Althea Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser”
    • “skin doesn't feel stripped — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “great for sensitive skin — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
    • “Turns milky immediately and washes off completely. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
  • Lightweight texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “absorbs like water — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “absorbs beautifully — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
  • Exfoliation and smoothing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Melts instantly — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”
    • “faded acne scars — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Pleasant application Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “rich but non-greasy — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
    • “foams up well — Dr. Althea Amino Gel Cleanser”
    • “absorbs quickly — SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream”
  • Lightweight and fast absorption Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs practically immediately — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “Sinks in instantly — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
    • “absorbs quickly — Dr. Althea Vitamin C Boosting Serum”
  • Irritation and sensory issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “hard to wash off — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “smells like plants — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “clinical scent — Dr. Althea Barrier Cream”
  • Insufficient moisture and hydration Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “not enough for dry skin — Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream”
    • “not enough for dry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
  • Size and pricing complaints Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Price is quite steep — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “wish it came in larger size — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “Pricey for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “Runs out fast — Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm”

SKIN1004 vs Dr. Althea routines for dry skin

Buy Dr. Althea routine · SAR 722.37 · 90% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · SAR 306.91 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

SKIN1004 vs Dr. Althea routines for oily skin

Buy Dr. Althea routine · SAR 982.49 · 90% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · SAR 680.38 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

SKIN1004 vs Dr. Althea routines for combination skin

Buy Dr. Althea routine · SAR 814.63 · 89% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · SAR 520.86 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Dr. Althea: which is better?

Both brands are great choices, but Dr. Althea has a Superior routine fit for dry, oily, acne-prone, and mature skin compared to SKIN1004. Meanwhile, SKIN1004 stands out for its lightweight texture across the products on this page, while every product from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Dr. Althea?

SKIN1004 is a South Korean brand founded in 2012 that fits best for combination, oily, and sensitive skin, featuring lightweight textures across the products on this page. Dr. Althea, founded in 2014, fits best for acne-prone, dry, and oily skin and does better on clean finish and gentle cleansing.

SKIN1004 or Dr. Althea for dry skin?

For dry skin, Dr. Althea has a Superior routine fit while SKIN1004 has a High routine fit on Lovi. Reviewers note that Dr. Althea does better for gentle cleansing, while SKIN1004 offers a lightweight texture.

SKIN1004 or Dr. Althea: which cleanser is better?

Dr. Althea does better for a clean finish and gentle cleansing, offering cleansers like the Amino Acid Gentle Bubble Cleanser which has a Superior fit for dry, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. SKIN1004 also provides cleansers like the Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam with a Superior fit for dry sensitive, dry, and oily acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Dr. Althea?

When it comes to affordability, size and pricing complaints are sometimes noted for SKIN1004, whereas no specific pricing advantage is stated between the two brands on this page.

Between SKIN1004 and Dr. Althea, which brand is better known for lightweight texture?

Between the two brands, SKIN1004 does better for lightweight texture. Reviewers mostly mention its soothing and lightweight toners along with lightweight and soothing moisturizers.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership of SKIN1004 and Dr. Althea compare?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012 and is owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024, whereas Dr. Althea was founded there in 2014 and is owned by The Pure Lab Co., Ltd.

Which brand performs better for exfoliation and smoothing according to review themes?

Dr. Althea performs better for exfoliation and smoothing according to the review themes on this page.

SKIN1004 or Dr. Althea for oily skin?

For oily skin, Dr. Althea has a Superior routine fit while SKIN1004 has a High routine fit, with Dr. Althea also doing better for a clean finish and gentle cleansing.

SKIN1004 or Dr. Althea: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, Dr. Althea achieves a Superior routine fit for acne-prone skin while SKIN1004 reaches a High fit, and every product on both brand pages lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

SKIN1004 or Dr. Althea for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Dr. Althea have a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin. SKIN1004 focuses on a lightweight texture with soothing toners, while Dr. Althea is noted for gentle cleansers and soothing moisturizers.

SKIN1004 or Dr. Althea for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Dr. Althea has a Superior routine fit, while SKIN1004 has a High routine fit on this page.

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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