SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Protection Face Serum UV — Efficacy 3.9/5.0, Safety 4.7/5.0 | DemythSkin
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SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Protection Face Serum UV
SKIN1004

SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Protection Face Serum UV

SunscreenSun Protection
Efficacy
Solid
3.9 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.7 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a cosmetically elegant, hydrating chemical sunscreen serum with solid everyday protection but no truly standout actives beyond UV filters and basic soothing agents. The efficacy score is driven by proven UV filters (avobenzone for UVA and octisalate for UVB), a silicone-rich, film-forming base that helps even coverage, plus mid-list humectants and soothing extracts like glycerin, multiple forms of hyaluronic acid, panthenol, Centella and oat; there is no high-evidence anti-aging active and the filter set is functional rather than maximal, so it performs well as a daily SPF but does not justify a top-tier treatment score.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
PanthenolHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateSodium HyaluronateTocopherolGlycerinHyaluronic AcidGlycine Max (Soybean) Seed ExtractButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone)Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate)
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Butyloctyl SalicylatePolymethylsilsesquioxaneC20-22 Alkyl PhosphateC20-22 AlcoholsVP/Eicosene CopolymerCentella Asiatica ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Portulaca Oleracea ExtractOryza Sativa (Rice) ExtractAvena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract
What Each Ingredient Does
Water
Solvent base for formula
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Emollient and solvent
Propanediol
Humectant and solvent
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Texture enhancer, film former
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
Emulsifier and surfactant
C20-22 Alcohols
Fatty alcohol emollient
Panthenol
Humectant and soothing agent
1,2-Hexanediol
Solvent and preservative booster
Caprylyl Methicone
Lightweight silicone emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Humectant and solvent
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Silicone film former, texture
Cetyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol thickener, emollient
VP/Eicosene Copolymer
Film former, helps water resistance
Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifier and emollient
Tromethamine
pH adjuster (buffer)
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Gel-forming thickener
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Rheology modifier, thickener
Silica
Oil absorber, texture modifier
Butylene Glycol
Humectant and solvent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Soothing botanical extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
Preservative and humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Low-weight humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant (hyaluronic acid salt)
Tocopherol
Antioxidant (vitamin E)
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Silica, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract, Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract *SKIN1004 regularly updates the ingredient list, and the most recent list is provided on each product's packaging. * Avobenzone : Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane * Octisalate : Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Frequently Asked

Is SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Protection Face Serum UV worth it?

SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Protection Face Serum UV scores 3.9 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Solid) and 4.7 out of 5.0 for safety (Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. This is a cosmetically elegant, hydrating chemical sunscreen serum with solid everyday protection but no truly standout actives beyond UV filters and basic soothing agents. The efficacy score is driven by proven UV filte

What are the key active ingredients in SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Protection Face Serum UV?

SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Protection Face Serum UV contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Protection Face Serum UV contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Protection Face Serum UV. It scores 4.7 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Protection Face Serum UV 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: 2026-08-21. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.