SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ — Efficacy 3.9/5.0, Safety 4.8/5.0 | DemythSkin
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++

SunscreenSun Protection
Efficacy
Solid
3.9 / 5.0
Safety
Excellent
4.8 / 5.0
System Verdict
A solid, cosmetically elegant sunscreen with decent hydration support, but the “serum” framing overpromises the formula’s treatment value. The efficacy score is driven primarily by a well-built UV filter base, a strong film-forming/silicone texture system, and supportive humectants like glycerin, panthenol, propanediol, and hyaluronic acid derivatives; the formula also gets credit for soothing support from centella, oat, and portulaca. It does not score higher because the non-UV skincare actives are mostly low- to mid-level support ingredients rather than high-evidence treatment actives, so this is more of a pleasant daily sunscreen than a true 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 filter aid
Propanediol
humectant, solvent
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
texture enhancer, film former
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
emulsifier, stabilizer
C20-22 Alcohols
fatty alcohol emollient
Panthenol
humectant, soothing support
1,2-Hexanediol
solvent, preservative booster
Caprylyl Methicone
silicone emollient
Pentylene Glycol
humectant, solvent
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
texture enhancer, elastomer
Cetyl Alcohol
fatty alcohol thickener
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
film former
Glyceryl Stearate
emulsifier, emollient
Tromethamine
pH adjuster
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
thickener, stabilizer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
gellant, stabilizer
Silica
oil-control, texture agent
Butylene Glycol
humectant, solvent
Centella Asiatica Extract
soothing botanical extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
preservative booster
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
humectant, moisture binder
Sodium Hyaluronate
humectant, 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 SPF 50+ PA++++ worth it?

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ scores 3.9 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Solid) and 4.8 out of 5.0 for safety (Excellent) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. A solid, cosmetically elegant sunscreen with decent hydration support, but the “serum” framing overpromises the formula’s treatment value. The efficacy score is driven primarily by a well-built UV filter base, a strong f

What are the key active ingredients in SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++?

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 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 SPF 50+ PA++++ contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++. It scores 4.8 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 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.