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SKIN1004 vs MAËLYS

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

SKIN1004 and MAËLYS are distinct skincare lines offering specialized solutions for diverse needs. SKIN1004 is a Korean brand known for centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide within toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks that suit combination and oily skin best. MAËLYS is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas suited for all skin types. While both brands feature standout products for acne-prone skin and dark spots, they differ primarily in their core ingredient focus and formulation approach.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or MAËLYS: which is better?

SKIN1004 generally fits better across skin types on this page, offering fragrance-free options with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid that helps improve hydration. In contrast, MAËLYS products on this page mostly show low fit levels for various skin types.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and MAËLYS?

SKIN1004 offers a wide variety of fragrance-free skincare products with High or Superior Lovi fit levels for many skin types, whereas MAËLYS features very few products on this page and mostly shows Low fit levels. SKIN1004 relies on key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, which helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

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Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or MAËLYS?

The products on this page for SKIN1004 and MAËLYS do not list pricing information, so a comparison of affordability is not available.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or MAËLYS?

SKIN1004 is a better fit for acne-prone skin, as many of its products achieve a Superior or High fit level for this skin type, whereas MAËLYS products on this page generally have a Low fit for acne-prone skin.

Which brand has more products that list no fragrance in their ingredients?

SKIN1004 has more products that list no fragrance in their ingredients, as every product on its page lists no fragrance. MAËLYS has only one out of two products on its page listing no fragrance.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of SKIN1004 and MAËLYS compare?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012 and is owned by Goodai Global Inc. MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by Barinboim Group.

Which skin types are listed as the best fit for SKIN1004 based on its brand-focused routines?

Lovi finds that combination skin, oily skin, and sensitive skin are the best fit for SKIN1004 based on its brand-focused routines.

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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