SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream — Efficacy 4.1/5.0, Safety 4.2/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream
SKIN1004

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream

MoisturizerBarrier Repair
Efficacy
Strong
4.1 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
4.2 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid barrier-support cream with real soothing chops, but the brightening bonus is likely mild and the aromatics may sting very sensitive skin. The efficacy score is driven by a humectant-rich base (glycerin, propanediol, butylene glycol, trehalose) paired with a robust barrier lipid system (multiple ceramides, cholesterol, phytosphingosine, fatty alcohols) that can meaningfully support barrier repair, while Centella extract, beta-glucan, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, biosaccharide gum-1 and Coptis extract provide credible soothing; tranexamic acid appears only mid-to-low in the list, so brightening effects will be modest, and the presence of peppermint and ginger extracts introduces some irritation risk that slightly pulls down both safety and overall performance.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Tranexamic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
GlycerinTrehaloseLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateSodium HyaluronateBeta-GlucanCeramide NPCeramide NGCholesterolPhytosphingosineCeramide ASCeramide APCeramide EOP
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Centella Asiatica ExtractC12-14 Pareth-12Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateDextrinBiosaccharide Gum-1
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root ExtractTheobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed ExtractCoptis Chinensis Root Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract
What Each Ingredient Does
Water
Primary solvent
Glycerin
Humectant for hydration
Propanediol
Humectant and solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
Solvent and humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Lightweight emollient silicone
Centella Asiatica Extract
Soothing botanical extract
1,2-Hexanediol
Solvent and preservative booster
Cyclohexasiloxane
Spreading silicone emollient
Trehalose
Humectant and protective sugar
Caprylyl Methicone
Silicone emollient and texture aid
C12-14 Pareth-12
Nonionic surfactant / emulsifier
Carbomer
Gel thickener and stabilizer
Tromethamine
pH adjuster and neutralizer
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Silicone elastomer for texture
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Polymer thickener and stabilizer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant and solvent
Xanthan Gum
Natural thickener and stabilizer
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Botanical extract, antioxidant
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract
Botanical extract, refreshing agent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Preservative booster and humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Soothing, anti-redness agent
Tranexamic Acid
Brightening and anti-spot agent
Dextrin
Binder and stabilizer
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract
Botanical extract, antioxidant
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Trehalose, Caprylyl Methicone, C12-14 Pareth-12, Carbomer, Tromethamine, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tranexamic Acid, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide NG, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP

Frequently Asked

Is SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream worth it?

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream scores 4.1 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Strong) and 4.2 out of 5.0 for safety (Mostly Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Solid barrier-support cream with real soothing chops, but the brightening bonus is likely mild and the aromatics may sting very sensitive skin. The efficacy score is driven by a humectant-rich base (glycerin, propanediol

What are the key active ingredients in SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream?

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream contains these gold-standard actives with strong clinical evidence: Tranexamic Acid.

Does SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream as potential irritants: Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract.

How is SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream 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: 2026-08-17. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.