SKINFOOD skincare
SKINFOOD is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2004 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2025.
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SKINFOOD is loved for its nourishing masks, targeted serums, rich moisturizers, and soothing toners, all crafted from wholesome formulas. Its products suit oily skin and acne-prone skin best. For specific concerns, the standout products are the Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence for acne-prone skin, the Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X for skin with dark spots, and the Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad for mature skin. Its carefully selected ingredients work harmoniously to support a balanced complexion.
This page covers some of the most popular SKINFOOD products; for the whole SKINFOOD range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 26.8k+ reviewsReviewers most often praise SKINFOOD for gentle exfoliation, soothing redness, and providing deep hydration. The most common complaints are a sticky finish and difficulty with physical particles or insufficient moisture.
Highlights
Softening and brightening masks Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels like baby butt — Rice Mask Wash Off”
- “Leaves my skin feeling refreshed and hydrated without any stickiness. — Carrot Carotene Daily Mask”
- “gives an incredible glow — Rice Mask Wash Off”
Product effectiveness issues Mostly Mentioned
- “rice chunks are hard to get off — Rice Mask Wash Off”
- “pricier than other brands — Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad”
- “hard to peel apart — Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad”
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Questions and answers
Is SKINFOOD good for oily skin?
Yes, SKINFOOD is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the SKINFOOD-focused routine Superior for this skin type. The SKINFOOD products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is SKINFOOD worth it?
Yes, SKINFOOD is worth it, as Lovi rates the brand routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers most often mention softening and brightening effects from the masks. Additionally, every SKINFOOD product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are SKINFOOD's best products?
SKINFOOD's best products are the Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence for dry skin and the Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad for dry and sensitive skin. Lovi rates the SKINFOOD-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, and sensitive skin. Reviewers most frequently mention softening and brightening masks as well as product effectiveness issues.
Which SKINFOOD moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence is the best choice, as Lovi rates it High for dry skin, followed by Carrot Carotene Relief Cream which Lovi rates Average.
Does SKINFOOD cause breakouts?
SKINFOOD is unlikely to cause breakouts for most users, as the SKINFOOD products on this page are rated High for acne-prone skin in the brand's routines and contain soothing extracts like propolis that may help calm the skin.
Is SKINFOOD fragrance-free?
Yes, every one of the SKINFOOD products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in SKINFOOD products?
SKINFOOD features natural ingredients like carrot extract, black sugar, propolis, and rice in its formulas to help hydrate, calm, and soften the skin. Lovi rates SKINFOOD as a Superior fit for oily, acne-prone, combination, sensitive, and dry skin.
How do I build a SKINFOOD skincare routine?
To build a SKINFOOD routine for dry skin, start your morning with a cleanser, a hydrating toner, a moisturizer, and an SPF. In the evening, use a pre-cleanser, cleanser, Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X as your serum, and a moisturizer. Once a week, add the Rice Mask Wash Off to your evening routine after cleansing.
Where can I buy SKINFOOD, and how much does it cost?
SKINFOOD is available on this public page for shoppers in the United Kingdom. Prices range from £13.90 to £22.58, with most items falling between £13.90 and £22.58.
What are good alternatives to SKINFOOD?
Similar brands with pages on Lovi that can serve as good alternatives to SKINFOOD include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea.
SKINFOOD vs SKIN1004: which is better?
SKINFOOD rates better than SKIN1004 for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin, with both brands rating similarly for dry and sensitive skin. Lovi rates the SKINFOOD-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Who owns SKINFOOD, and where is it from?
SKINFOOD is a Korean brand founded in 2004, owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2025.
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Is SKINFOOD cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list SKINFOOD as cruelty-free.
Is SKINFOOD good for dry skin?
Yes, SKINFOOD is good for dry skin because Lovi rates the SKINFOOD-focused routine Superior for dry skin. The SKINFOOD products on this page list no fragrance, and items like the Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Essence rate High for dry skin.
Is SKINFOOD good for sensitive skin?
Yes, SKINFOOD is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the SKINFOOD-focused routine Superior for sensitive skin. Every product from the SKINFOOD products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, which helps keep irritation low.
Is SKINFOOD good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, SKINFOOD is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the SKINFOOD-focused routine Superior for this skin type. Reviewers often mention the softening and brightening masks, and the SKINFOOD products on this page list no fragrance.
Is SKINFOOD good for skin with dark spots?
SKINFOOD is helpful for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates the Black Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub 2X High and the Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad High for this concern. Niacinamide may help reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppress melanosome transfer, supporting a more even complexion.
Is SKINFOOD good for mature skin?
Yes, SKINFOOD can work well for mature skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for it. Reviewers often mention softening masks, and the SKINFOOD products on this page list no fragrance.
Research behind SKINFOOD's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its 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.
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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