SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50 PA — Efficacy 4.0/5.0, Safety 4.7/5.0 | DemythSkin
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50 PA
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50 PA

SunscreenSun Protection
Efficacy
Strong
4.0 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.7 / 5.0
System Verdict
A cosmetically elegant sunscreen, but the real performance comes from the UV filters and film-forming base — the skincare extras are supportive, not transformative. The efficacy score is driven by a strong sunscreen architecture: a modern emollient/film-former system, silicones for spreadability, and multiple humectants plus panthenol for a comfortable wear profile. The Centella, panthenol, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid cluster meaningfully supports hydration and soothing, but these are secondary to the filter system and base formula rather than true treatment actives. There is no evidence here of a weak derivative problem or pH-dependent active issue; the main limitation is simply that this is a sunscreen first, so the botanical extras should not be overstated as barrier repair or anti-aging drivers.
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 solvent
Propanediol
humectant solvent
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
texture enhancer
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
emulsifier
C20-22 Alcohols
fatty alcohol emollient
Panthenol
humectant soothing agent
1,2-Hexanediol
solvent preservative booster
Caprylyl Methicone
lightweight silicone emollient
Pentylene Glycol
humectant solvent
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
silicone thickener
Cetyl Alcohol
fatty alcohol emollient
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
film former
Glyceryl Stearate
emulsifier emollient
Tromethamine
pH adjuster
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
thickener stabilizer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
gelling stabilizer
Silica
oil-absorbing texture agent
Butylene Glycol
humectant solvent
Centella Asiatica Extract
soothing botanical extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
preservative booster
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
humectant
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 SPF50 PA worth it?

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50 PA 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 cosmetically elegant sunscreen, but the real performance comes from the UV filters and film-forming base — the skincare extras are supportive, not transformative. The efficacy score is driven by a strong sunscreen arch

What are the key active ingredients in SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50 PA?

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50 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 SPF50 PA contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50 PA. It scores 4.7 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50 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: 2026-08-28. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.