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SKIN1004 vs Medik8

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SKIN1004 and Medik8 are skincare brands offering targeted regimens for varying complexions. The Korean brand features soothing toners, comforting moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, and nourishing masks built around pure centella, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and brightening niacinamide, while the British brand focuses on serums, moisturizers, eye products, and toners centered on hyaluronic acid. The former suits sensitive skin and acne-prone skin best with gentle ingredients that calm irritation and control breakouts, whereas the latter fits dry skin and dry sensitive skin best. While both utilize hyaluronic acid to lengthen the botulinum toxin wrinkle effect, the brands differ through centella and niacinamide in the first and specialized peptides in the second.

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

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Medik8 is a British skincare brand founded in 2009 and owned by L'Oréal Groupe since 2025.

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This page compares some of the most popular SKIN1004 and Medik8 products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular SKIN1004 vs Medik8 products

People Say

SKIN1004Medik8
  • Gentle and soothing formulation 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”
    • “zero irritation or peeling — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “only Vitamin C my sensitive skin can tolerate — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
  • Lightweight and elegant texture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “sunk in like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “zero white cast — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Texture is on the thinner side... surprisingly lightweight. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “absorbed effortlessly — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
  • Hydration and plumping Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “skin feels plump — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
    • “Restores moisture — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
    • “Instantly quenched the skin — Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Intense”
  • Skin smoothing and texture improvement Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “smoother skin — Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse”
    • “My skin was smoother, my skin texture felt more resurfaced. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “skin feels baby soft — Medik8 CRYSTAL RETINAL 3”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
  • Brightening and glow Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “I wake up glowing. It adds back that youthful bloom that I've lost. — Medik8 Sleep Glycolic”
    • “unlocked a serious glow — Medik8 C-Tetra Serum”
    • “pigmentation lightened slightly — Medik8 Oxy-R Peptides”
    • “Gives a nice glow — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner”
  • High price point Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “Expensive per bottle — Medik8 Liquid Peptides”
  • Insufficient moisture or hydration Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “need more moisture — Medik8 Crystal Retinal Ceramide Eye 3”
    • “not enough hydration — Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream”
    • “not enough for dry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”

SKIN1004 vs Medik8 routines for dry skin

Buy Medik8 routine · £187.36 · 97% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · £52.78 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

SKIN1004 vs Medik8 routines for oily skin

Buy Medik8 routine · £285.55 · 89% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · £134.28 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

SKIN1004 vs Medik8 routines for combination skin

Buy Medik8 routine · £261.28 · 92% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · £90.21 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Medik8: which is better?

Both brands offer strong options, but SKIN1004 is generally better for lightweight textures, while Medik8 excels in skin smoothing and brightening. Both brands help maintain skin hydration and are well-suited for various skin types.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Medik8?

SKIN1004 is a South Korean brand founded in 2012 that focuses on centella asiatica and offers fragrance-free products with lightweight textures, whereas Medik8 is a British brand founded in 2009 that often provides advanced anti-aging and skin-smoothing performance.

SKIN1004 or Medik8 for dry skin?

For dry skin, Medik8 has a Superior routine fit on Lovi, while SKIN1004 has a High routine fit. Topical hyaluronic acid, found in the products on this page, helps improve skin hydration and moisture.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

SKIN1004 or Medik8: which cleanser is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Medik8 offer effective cleansers, with SKIN1004 featuring options like the Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam that fit a wide range of skin types at a Superior level, while Medik8 provides the Surface Radiance Cleanse which is also rated Superior for acne-prone skin and dark spots.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Medik8?

SKIN1004 does better on price, as Medik8 is noted for a high price point.

Between SKIN1004 and Medik8, which brand is better for brightening and glow?

Medik8 does better for brightening and glow. Niacinamide also helps improve skin pigmentation and supports brightening effects.

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How do the fragrance ingredients compare between SKIN1004 and Medik8 products?

Every SKIN1004 product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas Medik8 features fragrance in 1 of its 12 products on the page, which is the Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream.

Which brand performs better for skin smoothing and texture improvement according to review themes?

Medik8 performs better for skin smoothing and texture improvement.

SKIN1004 or Medik8 for oily skin?

For oily skin, both SKIN1004 and Medik8 achieve a High routine fit on Lovi. SKIN1004 stands out for its lightweight and elegant textures, while Medik8 is often noted for improving skin texture.

SKIN1004 or Medik8: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Medik8 offer effective moisturizers, with SKIN1004 featuring options like the Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream and Medik8 providing the Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream. Review themes indicate that Medik8 helps with skin smoothing and brightening, while SKIN1004 is known for its lightweight and elegant texture.

SKIN1004 or Medik8 for sensitive skin?

Medik8 provides a Superior routine fit for sensitive skin, while SKIN1004 offers a High fit.

SKIN1004 or Medik8 for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Medik8 achieve a High routine fit for acne-prone skin, but they use different approaches. SKIN1004 is often noted for its lightweight and soothing formulations containing centella asiatica, while Medik8 offers effective options like Surface Radiance Cleanse that achieve a Superior fit for this skin type.

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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