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Skin1004

Brand Publisher · Skincare brands & retailers · 32 mentions · 2 subreddits · discussed in r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction

Reddit take

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Skin1004 is a prominent Korean skincare brand frequently praised for its lightweight, non-sticky sunscreens that leave no white cast. While many users consider their Centella-based products to be "holy grail" items for sensitive and tretinoin-treated skin, the brand receives mixed reviews regarding product stability. Common complaints include sunscreen pilling during reapplication and adverse skin reactions, such as breakouts or pustules, from their ampoules and oil cleansers.

Pros

  • Sunscreen is highly regarded for its weightless texture and lack of white cast.
  • Original product line maintains a skin-friendly pH of 5, ideal for reactive skin.
  • Generally affordable price point compared to other popular K-beauty brands.
  • Lightweight formulations work well as standalone products for oily or combo skin.

Cons

  • Sunscreen is prone to pilling, especially when reapplying or layering with other products.
  • Poor performance in hot, humid, or sweaty conditions; can become cakey or runny.
  • Reports of breakouts and pustules from specific products like the ampoules and oil cleansers.
  • Texture may be too thin for users who prefer a more substantial or hydrating feel.

Caveats

  • Formulations may differ between Asian and US markets.
  • Some products contain silicones which have been reported to cause breakouts or enlarged pores for specific users.
  • There are reports of sales suspensions for certain products in the US market.

Best for

  • Daily indoor use.
  • Sensitive, reactive, or tretinoin-sensitized skin.
  • Users seeking a non-greasy, invisible sunscreen finish.

Avoid if

  • You require a water-resistant or sweat-proof sunscreen for outdoor activities.
  • You live in a high-humidity climate where the product may not set properly.
  • Your skin is highly sensitive to pilling or specific ampoule ingredients.

This summary uses balanced time weighting with about a 18-month half-life. The evidence is based on 30 selected mentions from early 2025 through early 2026, with a median source age of approximately 308 days.

Sentiment

18 positive (56%) · 4 mixed (13%) · 10 negative (31%)

Trust + time weighted score: +27% · raw score 25%

What redditors said (10 of 32)

I’ll apply a liquid face sunscreen like from Skin1004 or innisfree. I’ll reapply throughout the day with the shiseido sunscreen.
positive · u/e****y · r/SkincareAddiction · comment · Mar 2, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
For my face the Skin1004 but it had silicon, and my skin hates silicon it enlarges my pores and ultimately makes me breakout
negative · u/U****2 · r/AsianBeauty · comment · Jul 12, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
My current AM routine is water, hyaluronic acid, moisturiser (all the ordinary), sunscreen (skin1004). I use the ordinary niacinimide serum too but I plan to replace this as I don't like how it pills and feels on my face.
positive · u/j****m · r/SkincareAddiction · Mar 14, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
A goated sunscreen is the one from skin1004 🕺💪
positive · u/w****f · r/SkincareAddiction · comment · Mar 12, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
Note: I’ve heard great things about the skin1004 centella sunscreen but I’ve reacted negatively to both their ampoule and oil cleanser with me getting small pimples and deep pimples shortly after using them.
negative · u/T****9 · r/SkincareAddiction · Mar 8, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
I got a lot from skin 1004 because they were honestly cheaper but they had great reviews and they seemed to fit my skin needs. However, their pro bio cica ampoule give me the weirdest pustules and bumps and stuff and some are still on my chin after 2 months of not using it. I think all of their stuff truly messed my skin up so bad...
negative · u/E****1 · r/SkincareAddiction · Mar 18, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
I think I'll go for the skin1004
positive · u/S****9 · r/SkincareAddiction · comment · Feb 1, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
Biore UV and skin1004 have good sunscreen.
positive · u/D****p · r/SkincareAddiction · comment · Mar 12, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
J/Kbeauty sunscreen. Roundlab, boj, skin1004, biore, etc. Keep in mind that US vs asian formulation differ though.
positive · u/k****0 · r/SkincareAddiction · comment · Mar 27, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
IME the Skin1004 doesn’t hold up to sweaty hot days.
negative · u/S****2 · r/AsianBeauty · comment · Aug 5, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗

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