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SKIN1004 vs Lancôme

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SKIN1004 and Lancôme are established skincare brands offering distinct approaches to daily care. The Korean house relies on centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide within its toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks to best serve combination and oily skin, whereas the French house utilizes glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and adenosine in sophisticated moisturizers, eye products, serums, and toners to suit dry, mature, acne-prone, and uneven skin. While both brands address targeted concerns like acne, dark spots, and aging through specialized formulations, they differ fundamentally in their ingredient philosophies and regional heritage.

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

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Lancôme is a French skincare brand founded in 1935 and owned by L'Oréal S.A. since 1964.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Lancôme products

People Say

SKIN1004Lancôme
  • 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”
    • “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “absorbs quickly — Lancôme RÉNERGIE”
  • Deep hydration and moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives my skin an instant dewy glow — Lancôme Tonique Confort”
    • “keeps the skin soft and hydrated — Lancôme HYDRA ZEN”
    • “The product provides deep hydration and visible rejuvenation. — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
  • Soothing and calming 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”
    • “instantly soothed my skin — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
  • General product benefits Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Skin looks lit from within — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “Absorbs within seconds — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “I have very sensitive skin and can't use many products... my skin has been 'glass-skin'. — Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
    • “huge bottle — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
  • Cleansing and makeup removal Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “doesn't strip my skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara and sunscreen effortlessly. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara instantly — Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover”
    • “removes all traces of makeup — Lancôme Crème Radiance”
  • Skin smoothing and texture improvement Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “gentle enough for daily use — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Skin feels cushiony soft — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “Face is so soft, smooth and not puffy. — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Night Cream”
  • Value and pricing complaints Rarely NotedMostly 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”
    • “super expensive — Lancôme Absolue Precious Oil”
  • General product complaints Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “didn't notice much change in wrinkles — Lancôme Génifique Ultimate”
    • “Did absolutely nothing — Lancôme Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Concentrate”
    • “left my face tight — Lancôme Crème Radiance”
    • “hard to wash off — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Scent and fragrance complaints Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Has a strong herbal/citrus scent I didn't enjoy. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “My only issue with it is the fragrance. — Lancôme Hydra Zen Gel Cream”
    • “scent is too strong — Lancôme Absolue Revitalizing Eye Cream”

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Lancôme: which is better?

SKIN1004 is better for lightweight textures and soothing sensitive skin, while Lancôme is better for deep hydration and general product benefits. Both brands offer good options, though SKIN1004 features no fragrance across the products on this page.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Lancôme?

SKIN1004 products on this page focus on soothing lightweight hydration using ingredients like centella asiatica and niacinamide, while Lancôme emphasizes deep hydration and anti-aging benefits with a higher price point. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin moisture and elasticity. Niacinamide may also help reduce skin pigmentation and aging signs.

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SKIN1004 or Lancôme: which cleanser is better?

When it comes to cleansers on this page, SKIN1004 and Lancome perform similarly for cleansing and makeup removal. However, the products on this page for SKIN1004 generally fit sensitive and oily skin well, while Lancome cleansers may have higher risks of irritation for certain skin types.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Lancôme?

Reviews note that Lancome has high price point complaints, while Skin1004 has value and pricing complaints.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or Lancôme?

SKIN1004 products on this page generally offer better fit levels for acne-prone skin than Lancôme, with multiple items showing Superior or High ratings for blemish-prone types.

Between SKIN1004 and Lancôme, which brand has fragrance-free products?

SKIN1004 offers fragrance-free options because every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas Lancôme includes fragrance in 11 of its 14 products on this page.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between SKIN1004 and Lancôme?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012, whereas Lancôme was founded in France much earlier, in 1935.

Which brand performs better for soothing and calming according to review themes?

SKIN1004 performs better for soothing and calming according to review themes.

SKIN1004 or Lancôme: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Lancôme offer good moisturizers, with SKIN1004 providing lightweight options and Lancôme excelling in deep hydration and moisture. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration and anti-aging signs across their products.

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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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