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SKIN1004 vs BYOMA

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SKIN1004 and BYOMA are modern skincare brands that offer gentle moisturizers, toners, and more. SKIN1004 is known for centella, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, suiting sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best, while BYOMA relies on tri-ceramide and squalane to suit dry skin and sensitive skin. These ranges differ because the Korean brand emphasizes botanical soothing and targeted treatments, whereas the British brand focuses on barrier restoration and everyday nourishment.

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

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BYOMA is a British skincare brand founded in 2022 and owned by Bansk Group since 2025.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs BYOMA products

People Say

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  • 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 — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Hydrating and Moisturizing Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “skin feels so hydrated — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
    • “feels refreshing on the skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
  • Soothing and Calming Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “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”
    • “healed my skin barrier — BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner”
  • Gentle on Sensitive Skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “doesn't strip skin — BYOMA Creamy Jelly Cleanser”
    • “no irritation at all — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “great for sensitive skin — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “doesn't strip my skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
  • Affordable Value Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “budget-friendly — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “Budget-friendly skincare — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “great value for money — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “huge bottle — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
  • Improves Skin Texture and Smoothing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Keeps my face soft and not oily — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
    • “skin was soft the next morning — BYOMA Sensitive Retinol Oil”
    • “smoother complexion — BYOMA Brightening Serum”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Other Minor Complaints Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “hard to wash off — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “milky sweat when running — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “feels like someone sneezing on you — BYOMA Balancing Face Mist”
    • “Rolls off skin — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
  • Packaging and Pump Issues Rarely NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “The pump shoots the oil out too aggressively. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “Opening is huge — BYOMA Brightening Toner”
  • Insufficient Hydration or Moisture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough — BYOMA Moisturizing Gel-Cream”
    • “need to layer it — BYOMA Hydrating Serum”
    • “Too lightweight — BYOMA Moisturizing Rich Cream”
    • “not enough for dry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
  • 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”
    • “has a weird chemically smell — BYOMA Milky Moisture Cleanser”
    • “smell is annoying — BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser”

SKIN1004 vs BYOMA routines for dry skin

Buy BYOMA routine · £104.93 · 94% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · £52.78 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

SKIN1004 vs BYOMA routines for oily skin

Buy SKIN1004 routine · £134.28 · 86% fitBuy BYOMA routine · £168.03 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

SKIN1004 vs BYOMA routines for combination skin

Buy SKIN1004 routine · £90.21 · 86% fitBuy BYOMA routine · £114.71 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or BYOMA: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and BYOMA are great choices, but BYOMA achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin, sensitive skin, and dry sensitive skin, while SKIN1004 reaches a High fit for those same skin types. Reviewers find that BYOMA offers better hydrating and moisturizing benefits, whereas SKIN1004 excels in lightweight and soothing textures.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and BYOMA?

SKIN1004 is a South Korean brand founded in 2012 that features lightweight, soothing formulas centered around Centella asiatica, whereas BYOMA is a UK brand founded in 2022 that focuses on barrier-strengthening products with a tri-ceramide complex. Lovi rates both brands with High or Superior routines across most skin types, though BYOMA achieves Superior fit levels specifically for dry, sensitive, and dry sensitive skin.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA for dry skin?

Both SKIN1004 and BYOMA are great options for dry skin, though Lovi rates BYOMA as having a Superior routine fit compared to SKIN1004, which has a High routine fit. Reviewers note that BYOMA excels at providing deep hydration and moisture, while SKIN1004 is known for its lightweight and soothing formulas.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA: which cleanser is better?

Both SKIN1004 and BYOMA offer cleansers that fit sensitive and dry skin at a High level on Lovi. SKIN1004 stands out with its Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam reaching a Superior fit for dry and dry sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or BYOMA?

BYOMA is more affordable as it delivers better affordable value compared to SKIN1004 based on the page review themes.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA: which brand is better for calming and soothing?

SKIN1004 is better for calming and soothing, as review themes show it does better in soothing and calming than BYOMA.

Which brand performs better for improving skin texture and smoothing?

BYOMA performs better for improving skin texture and smoothing. Review themes show that BYOMA does better for this benefit.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA: which has fewer packaging and pump issues?

BYOMA has fewer packaging and pump issues compared to SKIN1004. Reviewers of the products on this page sometimes note packaging and pump flaws for SKIN1004.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and BYOMA achieve a High routine fit for oily skin, so your choice depends on whether you prefer the lightweight and soothing textures of SKIN1004 or the barrier-strengthening moisturizers of BYOMA.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and BYOMA offer effective moisturizers tailored to different needs, with BYOMA achieving a Superior routine fit for dry and dry sensitive skin, while SKIN1004 products on this page excel in lightweight and soothing hydration for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA for sensitive skin?

BYOMA is a Superior fit for sensitive skin, whereas SKIN1004 has a High routine fit for this skin type. Reviewers note that BYOMA is especially gentle and fragrance-free across almost all its products on this page.

SKIN1004 or BYOMA for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and BYOMA offer routines with a high routine fit for acne-prone skin. SKIN1004 is noted for its lightweight, soothing texture and calming benefits, while BYOMA provides gentle, barrier-strengthening hydration.

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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