SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream — Efficacy 4.0/5.0, Safety 3.9/5.0 | DemythSkin
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream

MoisturizerBarrier Repair
Efficacy
Strong
4.0 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
3.9 / 5.0
System Verdict
Genuinely barrier-supportive centella cream with solid hydration and repair, but sabotaged for sensitive skin by unnecessary fragrance and essential oils. The efficacy score is driven by a strong moisturizing base (glycerin, multiple glycols, trehalose, betaine), substantial emollient and lipid support (shea butter, macadamia oil, meadowfoam, squalane, linoleic/linolenic acids, ceramide NP), and a credible mix of soothing/repair actives (centella triterpenes, panthenol, adenosine, licorice) appropriate for a moisturizer. However, the inclusion of lavender and orange essential oils plus fragrance allergens limits its suitability for reactive or barrier-compromised skin, preventing a top-tier score despite the otherwise well-constructed formula.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
GlycerinNiacinamideMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilButyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterLimnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed OilSqualanePanthenolErythritolTrehaloseBetaineAdenosineOlea Europaea (Olive) Fruit OilMadecassosideAsiaticosideMadecassic AcidAsiatic AcidGlycine Soja (Soybean) Sprout ExtractCeramide NPSodium Hyaluronate
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Caprylhydroxamic AcidCentella Asiatica ExtractBiosaccharide Gum-1Linoleic AcidLinolenic Acid
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractChamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) OilHexyl CinnamalLinalool
What Each Ingredient Does
Water
Solvent, formula base
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient, texture enhancer
Glycerin
Humectant for hydration
Pentylene Glycol
Humectant, solvent, booster
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifier, barrier support
Niacinamide
Brightening and barrier active
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient, lipid replenisher
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Rich emollient, occlusive
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Stable emollient oil
Squalane
Lightweight emollient, barrier aid
Carbomer
Gel thickener, stabilizer
Caprylyl Glycol
Humectant, preservative booster
1,2-Hexanediol
Solvent, preservative booster
Tromethamine
pH adjuster, neutralizer
Panthenol
Soothing humectant, barrier support
Sodium Carbomer
Thickener, gel stabilizer
Erythritol
Humectant, moisture booster
Trehalose
Humectant, water-binding sugar
Betaine
Osmolyte humectant, soothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant, penetration enhancer
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Preservative, chelating agent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient, texture enhancer
Adenosine
Anti-aging signaling ingredient
Xanthan Gum
Thickener, stabilizer
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Niacinamide, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Squalane, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Sodium Carbomer, Erythritol, Trehalose, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Madecassoside , Biosaccharide Gum-1, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sprout Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Linoleic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Linolenic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool

Frequently Asked

Is SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream worth it?

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream scores 4.0 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Strong) and 3.9 out of 5.0 for safety (Mostly Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Genuinely barrier-supportive centella cream with solid hydration and repair, but sabotaged for sensitive skin by unnecessary fragrance and essential oils. The efficacy score is driven by a strong moisturizing base (glyce

What are the key active ingredients in SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream?

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream as potential irritants: Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool.

How is SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-08-17. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.