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SKIN1004 vs ISDIN

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SKIN1004 and ISDIN are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care through thoughtful formulations. The Korean brand features toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, while the Spanish creator provides advanced moisturizers, sunscreens, serums, and eye products. The first suits combination skin and oily skin best with items like the Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream, Probio-Cica Essence Toner, and Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner, whereas the latter suits sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best with options such as Fusion Water, Eryfotona Actinica, and K-Ox Eyes. Ultimately, SKIN1004 focuses on botanically driven barrier support, while ISDIN delivers scientifically refined protection.

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

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ISDIN is a Spanish skincare brand founded in 1975 and owned by Puig.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs ISDIN products

People Say

SKIN1004ISDIN
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing Texture Mostly MentionedMostly 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 instantly — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “ultra-light fluid product, which makes it super easy to apply — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Hydrating and Moisturizing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Improved moisture and texture — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “skin looks smooth and healthy — ISDIN K-Ox Eyes”
    • “Skin feels intensely hydrated — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
  • Gentle and Soothing Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “no excessive exfoliation — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Good Under Makeup and Compatibility Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “acts like a primer — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
    • “My skin felt sooo hydrated and looks so plump and dewey. — ISDIN Fusion Water”
    • “Great under makeup — ISDIN Hyaluronic Concentrate”
    • “grips foundation like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
  • Ideal for Oily and Combination Skin Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “perfect for oily skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “doesn't clog pores — SKIN1004 Hyalu-CICA Blue Serum”
    • “Sensitive/reactive skin tolerates — ISDIN Hyaluronic Moisture”
    • “perfect for sensitive cum oily skin people — ISDIN Fusion Water”
  • Gentle Exfoliation and Smoothing Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “skin looks brighter immediately — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “skin was much smoother — ISDIN Retinal Intense Serum”
  • Small Size or Quantity for Price Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “very expensive — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”
  • Scent and Fragrance Dislike Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Has a strong herbal/citrus scent I didn't enjoy. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells a bit like plastic — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “smell is overpowering — ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica”

SKIN1004 vs ISDIN routines for dry skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 1,771.26 · 92% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · SAR 306.91 · 84% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

SKIN1004 vs ISDIN routines for oily skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 2,326.11 · 93% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · SAR 680.38 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

SKIN1004 vs ISDIN routines for combination skin

Buy ISDIN routine · SAR 2,312.92 · 93% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · SAR 520.86 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or ISDIN: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and ISDIN are great brands, but ISDIN tends to be better for hydration and moisturizing while SKIN1004 is often praised for being gentle and soothing. Every product on the SKIN1004 page lists no fragrance, whereas some ISDIN products may contain fragrance.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and ISDIN?

SKIN1004 is a South Korean brand founded in 2012 that features fragrance-free products with key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, whereas ISDIN is a Spanish brand founded in 1975 that offers a high price point and some products containing fragrance. Reviewers note that ISDIN does better for hydration and moisturizing as well as makeup compatibility, while SKIN1004 excels in gentle and soothing care and gentle exfoliation.

SKIN1004 or ISDIN for dry skin?

ISDIN has a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas SKIN1004 has a High routine fit for dry skin.

SKIN1004 or ISDIN: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and ISDIN offer lightweight moisturizers on this page, but ISDIN is generally noted by reviewers for being more hydrating and moisturizing. SKIN1004 products on this page list no fragrance, whereas certain ISDIN moisturizers may contain fragrance.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or ISDIN?

Reviewers frequently note that ISDIN has a high price point, while SKIN1004 is often noted for small size or quantity for the price.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, SKIN1004 or ISDIN?

SKIN1004 has more fragrance-free products than ISDIN, as every product on the SKIN1004 page lists no fragrance in its ingredients compared to only 3 of the 8 products on the ISDIN page.

Which brand is better for gentle and soothing skincare, SKIN1004 or ISDIN?

SKIN1004 does better for gentle and soothing skincare compared to ISDIN, largely because the products on this page list no fragrance and feature key ingredients like Centella asiatica and panthenol that help calm the skin.

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What are the founding years and home countries of SKIN1004 and ISDIN?

SKIN1004 was founded in 2012 in South Korea, while ISDIN was founded in 1975 in Spain.

SKIN1004 or ISDIN for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and ISDIN fit oily skin well, with Lovi rating ISDIN as Superior and SKIN1004 as High for this skin type. Reviewers note that ISDIN offers hydrating and moisturizing benefits alongside ultralight sunscreens, while SKIN1004 provides fragrance-free formulations centered on soothing ingredients like Centella asiatica and niacinamide.

SKIN1004 or ISDIN: which sunscreen is better?

Both SKIN1004 and ISDIN offer popular sunscreens on this page with high to superior Lovi fit levels across most skin types, but reviewers highlight ISDIN for ultralight, makeup-friendly, and skin-friendly sunscreens while SKIN1004 products on this page list no fragrance.

SKIN1004 or ISDIN for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and ISDIN fit sensitive skin well, as their routines on this page reach a Lovi fit level of High. SKIN1004 relies on fragrance-free formulas with soothing Centella asiatica, while ISDIN offers ultralight sunscreens that reviewers frequently praise.

SKIN1004 or ISDIN for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and ISDIN fit acne-prone skin with a Lovi fit level of Superior. Reviewers note that the products on this page for SKIN1004 offer gentle and soothing care, while ISDIN provides ultralight sunscreens.

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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