SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ (Korean Version) — Efficacy 3.9/5.0, Safety 4.7/5.0 | DemythSkin
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ (Korean Version)
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ (Korean Version)

SunscreenSun Protection
Efficacy
Solid
3.9 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.7 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a cosmetically elegant, hydration-focused chemical sunscreen with solid everyday protection but no standout treatment actives. The formula relies on Avobenzone and Octisalate as its UV filters, which provide UVA and UVB coverage but likely need additional filters (not disclosed here) for fully robust broad-spectrum protection at SPF50, so I treat UV protection as good but not clinically maximal. Hydration and comfort are the true strengths: multiple humectants (glycerin, several forms of hyaluronic acid, pentylene glycol, butylene glycol) and soothing agents like panthenol, Centella, oat and purslane support a well-hydrated, low-irritation finish appropriate for daily wear. There are no strong anti-aging or pigment-targeting actives in meaningful positions, so its efficacy is constrained to sun protection plus hydration and mild antioxidant support rather than intensive treatment, keeping the score in the solid-but-not-elite range.
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 for ingredients
Butyloctyl Salicylate
emollient and UV filter solvent
Propanediol
solvent and penetration enhancer
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
texture enhancer and film former
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
emulsifier and surfactant
C20-22 Alcohols
fatty alcohol emollient and thickener
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 gel texture modifier
Cetyl Alcohol
fatty alcohol emollient and thickener
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
film former and texture agent
Glyceryl Stearate
emulsifier and emollient
Tromethamine
pH adjuster and neutralizer
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
gelling agent and thickener
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
viscosity controller and stabilizer
Silica
oil absorber and texture enhancer
Butylene Glycol
humectant and solvent
Centella Asiatica Extract
soothing botanical extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
preservative booster and humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
low molecular weight humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
hyaluronic acid salt humectant
Tocopherol
antioxidant and skin-conditioning
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++++ (Korean Version) worth it?

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ (Korean Version) 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, hydration-focused chemical sunscreen with solid everyday protection but no standout treatment actives. The formula relies on Avobenzone and Octisalate as its UV filters, which provide UVA

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

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ (Korean Version) 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++++ (Korean Version) contain fragrance or known irritants?

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

How is SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ (Korean Version) 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.