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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 options offering thoughtful care through specialized solutions. The Korean brand features toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, masks, and more built around centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, while the other is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. SKIN1004 suits dry skin and oily skin best, whereas the second brand suits all skin types best. They differ because the first brand relies on botanical extracts and hydrators for particular complexions, while the second delivers advanced body and targeted treatments.

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 is a much better fit across multiple skin types on this page, offering superior and high Lovi fit levels for dry, oily, and combination skin, whereas MAËLYS products generally receive low or average fits. Furthermore, the products on this page from SKIN1004 list no fragrance, while some MAËLYS products contain fragrance. Key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide help hydrate the skin and reduce dark spots.

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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 dry, oily, and combination skin types, whereas MAËLYS features very few products on this page that generally show Low or Caution fit levels.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or MAËLYS?

The provided page facts do not contain pricing information, so it is not possible to determine whether SKIN1004 or MAËLYS is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, SKIN1004 or MAËLYS?

SKIN1004 causes fewer breakouts than MAËLYS, as the products on this page feature acne-prone skin fit levels ranging from Superior to High, whereas MAËLYS products show Low fit levels for acne-prone skin.

Which brand has been around longer, SKIN1004 or MAËLYS?

SKIN1004 has been around longer, having been founded in South Korea in 2012, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017.

How do the Lovi fit levels for dry skin compare between SKIN1004 products and MAËLYS products?

SKIN1004 products have High to Superior Lovi fit levels for dry skin, whereas MAËLYS products range from Low to Average fit levels for dry skin. Hyaluronic acid in the SKIN1004 formulas helps improve hydration.

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Which brand offers fragrance-free products across its entire page lineup?

SKIN1004 offers fragrance-free products across its entire page lineup, while MAËLYS includes fragrance in at least one of its products.

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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