Dr.G R.E.D vs. SKIN1004 Centella Cream
A fragrance-free, back-to-back Olive Young #2 winner against a fragrance-containing centella cream with no comparable award record.
Criteria | Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream | SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22.00 | $20.00 |
| Price / unit | $0.31/mL | $0.27/mL |
| Size | 70 mL | 75 mL |
| Price checked | 9/27/2026 | 9/12/2026 |
Both pair centella asiatica with niacinamide for acne-prone and sensitive skin, but a real fragrance and award-record gap separates them.
Why compare these two specifically
Both center on the same core centella-and-niacinamide pairing for the same skin type, which puts the real, checkable differences, fragrance status and award record, front and center.
Price per milliliter
Dr.G runs $0.31 per milliliter ($22.00 for 70mL). SKIN1004 runs $0.27 per milliliter ($20.00 for 75mL). SKIN1004 is somewhat cheaper per mL.
Soothing-focused vs. hydration-focused centella
Dr.G pairs niacinamide with centella asiatica and madecassoside, then adds licorice root extract and beta-glucan, a soothing-forward formula. SKIN1004 pairs the same centella-and-niacinamide base with squalane and sodium hyaluronate instead, leaning more toward hydration alongside the calming benefit.
A real fragrance and award gap
Dr.G is confirmed fragrance-free and ranked #2 in Olive Young's Cream category in both 2024 and 2025, a genuine, repeated Korean market signal. SKIN1004 contains fragrance and has no comparable award data on file.
Our take
For acne-prone or sensitive skin specifically, Dr.G's fragrance-free formula and genuine, repeated Olive Young placement make it the stronger, better-credentialed pick, despite the slightly higher price. SKIN1004 remains a reasonable, slightly cheaper alternative if fragrance isn't a concern.
Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream: $0.31/mL. Fragrance-free, ranked #2 in Olive Young's Cream category two years running, a soothing-forward centella formula.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream: $0.27/mL. A hydration-leaning centella formula at a slightly lower price, though it contains fragrance.
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Price checked 9/27/2026
Price checked 9/12/2026
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Is Dr.G R.E.D or SKIN1004 Centella Cream fragrance-free?
Dr.G is confirmed fragrance-free. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains fragrance.
Has Dr.G R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Cream won any awards?
Yes, it ranked #2 in Olive Young's Cream category in both 2024 and 2025. SKIN1004 Centella Cream has no comparable award data on file.
Which is cheaper, Dr.G R.E.D or SKIN1004 Centella Cream?
SKIN1004, at $0.27 per milliliter versus Dr.G's $0.31 per milliliter.