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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++
SunscreenDaily UV protection with hydration and soothing for sensitive skin
Efficacy
Strong
4.0 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.7 / 5.0
System Verdict
A well-formulated, hydrating chemical sunscreen with excellent UVA/UVB coverage and soothing botanicals—but the efficacy score is tempered by modest active concentrations and the absence of photostabilizing agents. The formula excels at its core function: the triple UV filter system (Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, and Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol) delivers SPF 50+ PA++++ protection across UVB and UVA spectra. The Centella Asiatica Extract at 9,800 ppm is genuinely impressive and provides meaningful soothing and antioxidant benefit. However, the efficacy score is held back by three factors: (1) Niacinamide and Tocopherol appear mid-to-lower in the INCI, suggesting sub-1% concentrations, limiting their photoprotective synergy; (2) the three hyaluronic acid forms are present at trace levels (10 ppm, 1 ppm, 0.01 ppm), which is more marketing than functional hydration; (3) the formula lacks stabilizing agents like Ferulic Acid or Vitamin C to enhance UV filter photostability. The lightweight, serum-like texture and absence of white cast are genuine strengths. This is a solid daily sunscreen for sensitive, hydration-seeking skin—not a clinical powerhouse, but reliable and pleasant to use.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl TriazoneMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
WaterGlycerinSodium Hyaluronate (10 ppm)Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid (1 ppm)Hyaluronic Acid (0.01 ppm)NiacinamidePanthenolGlycine Max (Soybean) Seed ExtractAdenosineTocopherol
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Dibutyl AdipatePropanediolCoco-Caprylate/CaprateCaprylyl MethiconeDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone1,2-HexanediolButylene GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (9,800 ppm)Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPentylene GlycolBehenyl Alcohol
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark ExtractGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractTriticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout ExtractOryza Sativa (Rice) ExtractAvena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract
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