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SKIN1004 vs Minimalist

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SKIN1004 and Minimalist are distinct skincare brands offering targeted solutions for various complexions. The Korean brand features toners, moisturizers, sunscreens, and masks centered on centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to suit dry and oily skin. Meanwhile, the Indian brand focuses on sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers that fit combination skin and oily acne-prone skin best. While both brands address acne, dark spots, and mature skin through specialized formulations, they differ primarily in their founding origins, ingredient philosophies, and ideal skin types.

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

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Minimalist is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2025.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Minimalist products

People Say

SKIN1004Minimalist
  • Lightweight 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 quickly and doesn't feel greasy — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
  • Hydration and soothing 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”
    • “calmed it when my skin was super irritated — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
  • Ideal for oily skin Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “perfect moisturizer for oily skin — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
    • “keeps skin oil-free for hours — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
    • “perfect for oily skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
  • Gentle formulation Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip my skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “doesn't burn my eyes — SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream”
    • “doesn't make skin feel tight — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
  • Intense hydration Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “plumps skin — SKIN1004 Hyalu-CICA Blue Serum”
    • “very moisturizing — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
  • No white cast Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves absolutely no white cast — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
    • “zero white cast — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
  • Finish and shine issues Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “looked greasy by midday — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “left my skin medium tacky — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “Left a slightly greasy feeling — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “makes face very oily — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
  • Scent and smell issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “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 — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
  • Runny or watery consistency Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “leaked in my travel bag — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “spills out of tube — SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream”
    • “Runny like water — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
    • “consistency is like water — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”

SKIN1004 vs Minimalist routines for dry skin

Buy Minimalist routine · S$270.56 · 89% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · S$38.94 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

SKIN1004 vs Minimalist routines for oily skin

Buy Minimalist routine · S$506.77 · 94% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · S$152.56 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

SKIN1004 vs Minimalist routines for combination skin

Buy Minimalist routine · S$369.20 · 96% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · S$152.56 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Minimalist: which is better?

SKIN1004 and Minimalist both offer strong options, but Minimalist tends to fit oily, acne-prone, and sensitive skin types better with a Superior routine fit. SKIN1004 is particularly well-reviewed for its lightweight textures and soothing hydration, making it a great choice for dry skin.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Minimalist?

SKIN1004 is best for dry, oily, and combination skin, while Minimalist fits combination, oily acne-prone, and acne-prone skin best. Reviewers find that SKIN1004 delivers better hydration and soothing benefits, whereas Minimalist excels in providing a no-white-cast finish.

SKIN1004 or Minimalist for dry skin?

For dry skin, both SKIN1004 and Minimalist achieve a High fit level on Lovi. SKIN1004 features dry skin as one of the skin types the brand fits best, with key ingredients like hyaluronic acid helping to hydrate the skin.

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SKIN1004 or Minimalist: which cleanser is better?

SKIN1004 has more cleanser options on this page, with fit levels ranging up to Superior for dry and oily acne-prone skin, while Minimalist features a single cleanser where Lovi fit reaches Superior for acne-prone and combination skin.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Minimalist?

The products on this page do not list pricing information, so it is not possible to compare the affordability of SKIN1004 and Minimalist.

Between SKIN1004 and Minimalist, which brand offers better lightweight textures and hydration?

SKIN1004 offers better lightweight textures, hydration, and soothing compared to Minimalist. Every product on the SKIN1004 page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, and sodium hyaluronate helps provide hydration.

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

SKIN1004 was founded in South Korea in 2012 and is owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2024, whereas Minimalist was founded in India in 2020 and is owned by Unilever PLC since 2025.

Which brand performs better regarding finish and shine issues according to reviewers?

Minimalist performs better regarding finish and shine issues as SKIN1004 has negative notes from reviewers for finish and shine issues.

SKIN1004 or Minimalist for oily skin?

Minimalist is superior for oily skin, whereas SKIN1004 has a high fit for this skin type. Both brands list no fragrance in the products on this page.

SKIN1004 or Minimalist: which sunscreen is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Minimalist offer sunscreens on this page with a High fit level for dry and sensitive skin types. SKIN1004 features a soothing, lightweight texture, while Minimalist provides a formulation that is ideal for oily skin and helps avoid a white cast.

SKIN1004 or Minimalist for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Minimalist offers a Superior routine fit while SKIN1004 has a High routine fit on the products on this page.

SKIN1004 or Minimalist for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, Minimalist has a superior routine fit compared to SKIN1004, which has a high routine fit on this page.

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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