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SKIN1004 vs SK-II

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SKIN1004 and SK-II are distinct Asian skincare brands that offer nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, restorative masks, and clarifying toners. The brand from Korea centers its formulations around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to suit combination and oily skin, whereas the Japanese brand relies on pitera to balance dry, sensitive, and combination skin. While the former brand addresses acne, dark spots, and aging through specific centella and probiotic blends, the latter utilizes its signature yeast ferment to improve pores, roughness, and redness.

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

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SK-II is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by The Procter & Gamble Company since 1991.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs SK-II products

People Say

SKIN1004SK-II
  • Lightweight 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”
    • “drinks right into the skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “silky texture that absorbs quickly — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
  • Hydration and moisture Often 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”
    • “flooded my skin with moisture — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “skin feels deeply hydrated, plump, and smoother — SK-II Skinpower Advanced Cream”
  • Radiance and glow Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “gives a glass skin look — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “leaves me with a red carpet glow — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Skin looks brighter — SK-II Genoptics Spot Essence”
  • Soothing and calming Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Calms irritation instantly — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad”
    • “Perfect for sensitive skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • Skin smoothing and texture Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “skin feels soft as butter — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
    • “pores became miraculously invisible — SK-II Facial Treatment Mask”
    • “Smoother skin — SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Cleansing performance Sometimes NotedRarely 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”
    • “skin felt super clean — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara, melts stubborn makeup, removes sunscreen easily. — SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil”
  • High price and value Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “way too expensive — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Breakouts and irritation 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”
    • “caused cystic acne — SKIN1004 Hyalu-CICA Blue Serum”
    • “caused tiny red bumps — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”
  • Unpleasant scent Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like wet dog — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “smells like dirty feet — SK-II Facial Treatment Essence”

SKIN1004 vs SK-II routines for dry skin

Buy SKIN1004 routine · SAR 306.91 · 84% fitBuy SK-II routine · SAR 2,157.75 · 83% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

SKIN1004 vs SK-II routines for oily skin

Buy SK-II routine · SAR 1,935.93 · 89% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · SAR 680.38 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

SKIN1004 vs SK-II routines for combination skin

Buy SK-II routine · SAR 2,044.94 · 90% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · SAR 520.86 · 88% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or SK-II: which is better?

SKIN1004 and SK-II each excel in different areas, as SK-II tends to do better for radiance, glow, skin smoothing, and texture, while SKIN1004 leads in soothing, calming, and cleansing performance. Both brands achieve equal routine fit levels for dry, oily, sensitive, mature, skin with dark spots, and oily acne-prone skin, while SK-II offers a superior routine fit for combination skin, acne-prone skin, and dry sensitive skin.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and SK-II?

SKIN1004, founded in South Korea in 2012, focuses on soothing and calming benefits with key ingredients like Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid, whereas SK-II, founded in Japan in 1980, is known for enhancing radiance and skin smoothing using its signature Pitera ingredient.

SKIN1004 or SK-II for dry skin?

Both SKIN1004 and SK-II achieve a High Lovi fit level for dry skin. Reviewers indicate that both brands provide equal levels of hydration and moisture.

SKIN1004 or SK-II: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, SK-II does better for radiance and skin smoothing, while SKIN1004 is known for soothing and lightweight hydration.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or SK-II?

SKIN1004 may be less budget-friendly according to review themes comparing high price and value, as the products on this page show SKIN1004 scoring lower in value.

Between SKIN1004 and SK-II, which brand performs better for soothing and calming?

Between SKIN1004 and SK-II, SKIN1004 performs better for soothing and calming.

What are the key ingredients used across SKIN1004 and SK-II products?

SKIN1004 features key ingredients like Centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and panthenol across its products, while SK-II centers its formulations around Pitera.

Which brand has products that are better for skin smoothing and texture, SKIN1004 or SK-II?

SK-II does better for skin smoothing and texture compared to SKIN1004. Both brands feature products with no added fragrance, but SK-II leads in review themes for smoothing and texture.

SKIN1004 or SK-II for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and SK-II achieve a High Lovi fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that SKIN1004 delivers stronger cleansing performance and soothing benefits, whereas SK-II offers better radiance and skin smoothing.

SKIN1004 or SK-II for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and SK-II offer a High routine fit for sensitive skin. SKIN1004 products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients and are noted for soothing and calming.

SKIN1004 or SK-II for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, SK-II is the better choice because Lovi rates its routine as Superior, whereas SKIN1004 has a High routine fit for this skin type.

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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