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SKIN1004 vs Neutrogena

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SKIN1004 and Neutrogena are prominent skincare lines that offer diverse daily essentials. The Korean brand is known for soothing toners, comforting moisturizers, reliable sunscreens, and nourishing masks featuring pure centella, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, which suit sensitive and acne-prone skin best. Conversely, the American brand is celebrated for moisturizers, sunscreens, cleansers, and toners relying on glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and dimethicone, which suit dry and mature skin best. While both brands utilize hydrating hyaluronic acid, they differ in their primary ingredients 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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Neutrogena is an American skincare brand founded in 1930 and owned by Kimberly-Clark Corporation since 2026.

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

Popular SKIN1004 vs Neutrogena products

People Say

SKIN1004Neutrogena
  • Hydrating and soothing Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my angry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner”
    • “Gives my dehydrated skin a moisture surge — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Eliminated redness on my easily irritated skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Watergel Sheet Ampoule Mask”
    • “Skin looked plumper and radiant — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
  • Lightweight texture Mostly MentionedMostly 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 instantly without sticky residue — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “absorbs instantly — Neutrogena COLLAGEN BANK Moisturizer”
  • Clean finish and skin smoothing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Turns milky immediately and washes off completely. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “skin feels super soft — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “Skin is looking smoother — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
    • “I can see a difference in my forehead wrinkles. — Neutrogena Retinol Regenerating Cream”
  • Fast absorption Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “absorbs practically immediately — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly into skin — SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream”
    • “Absorbs quickly — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
    • “Absorbs really well into my skin without leaving a greasy residue behind. — Neutrogena Retinol Regenerating Cream”
  • Effective cleansing Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “doesn't strip my skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
    • “Dissolves waterproof mascara and sunscreen effortlessly. — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil”
    • “skin felt super clean — SKIN1004 Zombie Pack”
    • “dissolves stubborn waterproof mascara — Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover”
  • Good under makeup and compatibility Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Foundation glides right over it — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “Concealer doesn't cake or get stuck in crevices — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
    • “Works well under makeup — Neutrogena HYDRO BOOST WATER CREAM”
    • “grips foundation like a dream — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum”
  • Scent dislike and fragrance issues 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”
    • “Smell is too overpowering and lingering — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “Scent is so off-putting — Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream”
  • Insufficient hydration or moisture Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “Not moisturizing enough for winter months — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel”
    • “Not rich enough for very dry mature skin — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Eye Gel-Cream”
    • “not rich enough — Neutrogena COLLAGEN BANK Moisturizer”
    • “not enough for dry skin — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Light Gel Cream”
  • Shiny or greasy finish and residue Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “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”
    • “leaves greasy film — Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover”
    • “Left a tacky feeling on my skin. — Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum”

SKIN1004 vs Neutrogena routines for dry skin

Buy Neutrogena routine · £135.42 · 87% fitBuy SKIN1004 routine · £52.78 · 86% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

SKIN1004 vs Neutrogena routines for oily skin

Buy SKIN1004 routine · £134.28 · 86% fitBuy Neutrogena routine · £154.72 · 77% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

SKIN1004 vs Neutrogena routines for combination skin

Buy SKIN1004 routine · £90.21 · 86% fitBuy Neutrogena routine · £177.52 · 80% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Questions and answers

SKIN1004 or Neutrogena: which is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Neutrogena offer strong routines across skin types, but SKIN1004 is particularly noted for being fragrance-free and offering superior hydration and soothing benefits. Neutrogena provides great compatibility under makeup, though some of its products may feature added fragrance or lead to skin irritation for sensitive users.

What is the difference between SKIN1004 and Neutrogena?

SKIN1004 outperforms Neutrogena in hydrating and soothing benefits as well as effective cleansing, while Neutrogena offers better compatibility and performance under makeup. For dry sensitive skin, Lovi rates SKIN1004 at a High fit and Neutrogena at an Average fit.

SKIN1004 or Neutrogena for dry skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Neutrogena have a High Lovi routine fit for dry skin, though SKIN1004 avoids fragrance entirely across the products on this page while Neutrogena has fragrance in some items. Hyaluronic acid helps bind moisture in the skin to improve hydration.

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

SKIN1004 or Neutrogena: which cleanser is better?

SKIN1004 does better for effective cleansing, and its products on this page list no fragrance. Neutrogena offers cleansers like the Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser that has a High fit level for dry sensitive skin and a Superior fit level for sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, SKIN1004 or Neutrogena?

Neither SKIN1004 nor Neutrogena is noted for affordability on this page, as price comparisons are not provided.

Between SKIN1004 and Neutrogena, which brand has a better routine fit for dry sensitive skin?

SKIN1004 has a better routine fit for dry sensitive skin, offering a High fit level compared to Neutrogena which provides an Average fit. SKIN1004 avoids fragrance across all the products on this page and emphasizes soothing ingredients like centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid.

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

How do the fragrance options compare between SKIN1004 and Neutrogena products?

Every product on the SKIN1004 page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas four products on the Neutrogena page include fragrance.

Which brand performs better for effective cleansing according to reviewer themes?

SKIN1004 performs better than Neutrogena for effective cleansing according to reviewer themes.

SKIN1004 or Neutrogena for oily skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Neutrogena offer a High routine fit for oily skin. Reviewers find that both brands deliver lightweight textures and fast absorption, though SKIN1004 stands out for more effective cleansing.

SKIN1004 or Neutrogena: which moisturizer is better?

Both SKIN1004 and Neutrogena offer moisturizers that fit dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin at a High level, while SKIN1004 fits dry sensitive skin at a High level and Neutrogena at an Average level. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin quality and hydration.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

SKIN1004 or Neutrogena for sensitive skin?

SKIN1004 is rated High for sensitive skin, whereas Neutrogena is also rated High. Every SKIN1004 product on this page lists no fragrance, while a small number of Neutrogena products contain fragrance.

SKIN1004 or Neutrogena: which sunscreen is better?

When comparing sunscreens, SKIN1004 is a better option for dry sensitive skin with a High fit, whereas Neutrogena has an Average fit for that skin type. Both brands offer sunscreen products with a Superior fit for combination skin and other skin types.

SKIN1004 or Neutrogena for acne-prone skin?

Both SKIN1004 and Neutrogena offer a High routine fit for acne-prone skin, but reviewers note that SKIN1004 does better with hydrating and soothing benefits.

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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