SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum — Efficacy 4.0/5.0, Safety 4.7/5.0 | DemythSkin
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum

SunscreenSun Protection
Efficacy
Strong
4.0 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.7 / 5.0
System Verdict
A competent, elegant sunscreen base with hydration and soothing support — but the real efficacy comes from the UV filters, not the marketing serum framing. The score is driven by the sunscreen architecture: a modern solvent-emollient base, film formers, and stabilizers that should help even coverage and wear, plus a sensible mix of humectants and soothing ingredients. It does not earn extra efficacy for the botanical extras, and the hydration actives are supportive rather than transformative; overall this is a well-built sun protection formula rather than a treatment serum.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
PanthenolHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateSodium HyaluronateTocopherolGlycerinHyaluronic AcidGlycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract
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
Butyloctyl Salicylate
emollient UV solvent
Propanediol
humectant solvent
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
texture and slip agent
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
emulsifier and stabilizer
C20-22 Alcohols
fatty alcohol structurant
Panthenol
humectant and soothing aid
1,2-Hexanediol
solvent and preservative booster
Caprylyl Methicone
silicone emollient
Pentylene Glycol
humectant and solvent
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
texturizing silicone gel
Cetyl Alcohol
fatty alcohol thickener
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
film-forming polymer
Glyceryl Stearate
emulsifier and emollient
Tromethamine
pH adjuster
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
thickener and stabilizer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
gelling and stabilizing polymer
Silica
oil-absorbing powder
Butylene Glycol
humectant solvent
Centella Asiatica Extract
soothing botanical extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
preservative booster
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
low-molecular humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
humectant and water binder
Tocopherol
antioxidant
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 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum worth it?

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum scores 4.0 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Strong) and 4.7 out of 5.0 for safety (Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. A competent, elegant sunscreen base with hydration and soothing support — but the real efficacy comes from the UV filters, not the marketing serum framing. The score is driven by the sunscreen architecture: a modern solv

What are the key active ingredients in SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum?

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

Does SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum contain fragrance or known irritants?

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

How is SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 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.