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SKIN1004 vs COSRX

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SKIN1004 and COSRX are two popular Korean skincare brands founded in 2012 and 2013, respectively. SKIN1004 offers toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to suit dry and oily skin best, while the brand is beloved for serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide to suit oily acne-prone and oily skin. Both brands differ in their specific ingredient strengths, as the first brand relies on centella asiatica to improve moisture and reduce acne, whereas the second brand uses glycerin to significantly increase skin hydration and barrier function.

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

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COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs COSRX products

People Say

SKIN1004COSRX
  • Soothing and Gentle on Skin Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “No stinging or irritation — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “perfect for first-time retinol users — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”
  • Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing 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 instantly like water — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
  • Deep and Intense Hydration Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Feels like water — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
    • “skin drinks it up — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “woke up with soft, supple skin — COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream”
  • Skin Smoothing, Firming, and Texture Improvement Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “gives me that glass skin look — COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence”
    • “skin feels softer immediately — COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum”
    • “Skin feels like glass — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Cleansing and Effective Exfoliation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Turns milky immediately and washes off completely. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara and sunscreen effortlessly. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “extremely gentle — COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner”
    • “Melted blackheads right off — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Oily Skin Friendly and Non-Comedogenic Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “perfect for oily skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “doesn't clog pores — SKIN1004 Hyalu-CICA Blue Serum”
    • “whisking away that excess shine — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
    • “doesn't break my face out — COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)”
  • Insufficient Hydration or Dryness Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “not enough for dry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “not moisturizing enough — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “left my face tight — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “leaves skin feeling tight — COSRX Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser”
  • Unnoticeable or Slow Results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “didn't affect the pores — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “didn't notice any tone change — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “no change in circles — COSRX Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream”
    • “Takes a month to work — COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid”
  • Unpleasant Scent 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”
    • “smells like chemicals — COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser”
    • “smells like onions — COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream”

SKIN1004 vs COSRX routines for dry skin

Buy COSRX routine · S$41.07 · 89% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · S$38.94 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

SKIN1004 vs COSRX routines for oily skin

Buy COSRX routine · S$130.21 · 90% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · S$152.56 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

SKIN1004 vs COSRX routines for combination skin

Buy COSRX routine · S$130.21 · 88% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · S$152.56 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or COSRX: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and COSRX are South Korean skincare brands founded in the 2010s, with SKIN1004 featuring soothing toners and lightweight moisturizers while COSRX is often noted for deep hydration and texture improvement. Reviewers find that SKIN1004 does better for lightweight and fast-absorbing textures, whereas COSRX does better for skin smoothing, firming, and texture improvement.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and COSRX?

SKIN1004 is focused on dry, oily, and combination skin with a lightweight and fast-absorbing texture, whereas COSRX is tailored for oily acne-prone, oily, and acne-prone skin while providing effective skin smoothing and texture improvement.

SKIN1004 or COSRX for dry skin?

Both SKIN1004 and COSRX are a High fit for dry skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that COSRX often provides deep hydration and moisturization, while SKIN1004 is known for lightweight and soothing toners.

SKIN1004 or COSRX: which cleanser is better?

Both SKIN1004 and COSRX offer cleansers with high to superior Lovi fit levels for acne-prone and oily skin, while SKIN1004 products on this page provide an all-fragrance-free formulation approach across every item.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or COSRX?

This page does not provide information comparing the pricing or affordability of SKIN1004 and COSRX products.

Which brand performs better for skin smoothing and texture improvement, SKIN1004 or COSRX?

COSRX performs better for skin smoothing, firming, and texture improvement among the products on this page.

How do the founding years and corporate ownership compare between SKIN1004 and COSRX?

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012 and is owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024, whereas COSRX was founded there a year later in 2013 and has been owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

Which brand has a lighter and faster-absorbing texture according to review themes, SKIN1004 or COSRX?

SKIN1004 does better than COSRX when it comes to a lightweight and fast-absorbing texture.

SKIN1004 or COSRX for oily skin?

COSRX is better suited for oily skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to the High fit level of SKIN1004. Reviewers note that COSRX provides lightweight absorption and effective acne control.

SKIN1004 or COSRX: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and COSRX offer top-rated moisturizers, with COSRX standing out for superior performance on oily and acne-prone skin types. SKIN1004 products on this page focus heavily on lightweight and soothing formulas utilizing Centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid.

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SKIN1004 or COSRX for sensitive skin?

Both SKIN1004 and COSRX are well suited for sensitive skin, as Lovi rates the routine fit for both brands as High. SKIN1004 features fragrance-free products on this page, while COSRX offers lightweight and non-irritating formulas that help hydrate and soothe the skin.

SKIN1004 or COSRX: which sunscreen is better?

Both SKIN1004 and COSRX offer sunscreens with a high Lovi fit for various skin types, such as the Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum and the Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen, which both help protect the skin.

SKIN1004 or COSRX for acne-prone skin?

COSRX is superior for acne-prone skin, offering targeted options like the BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, while SKIN1004 provides a High routine fit with products like the Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Purifying Toner.

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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