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SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV ingredients: is it worth it?

Solid daily sunscreen with modern filters and hydration, but lacks full-spectrum photostability and premium synergies for top-tier status.

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SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV
— SKIN1004
Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV
UV Protection, Hydration, Soothing
Does it work?
4.0/ 5.0
Effective
Is it safe?
4.9/ 5.0
Very Gentle
THE VERDICT[=] Fair Price$17.74

Solid daily sunscreen with modern filters and hydration, but lacks full-spectrum photostability and premium synergies for top-tier status.

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Efficacy score of 4.0 reflects strong chemical filter combo (Avobenzone 2.7%, Octocrylene 9% for stability, Homosalate/Octisalate for UVB) achieving SPF50/PA++++, plus niacinamide and Centella for soothing/brightening, but deducts for low HA concentrations (10ppm max, hydrolyzed at 1ppm), no Ferulic/Vit C/E synergy for antioxidants, and potential pH sensitivity around 6-7 from Tromethamine that could slightly destabilize Avobenzone over time; tube packaging helps stability[1][3].

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DemythSkin rates SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV 4.0/5 for efficacy and 4.9/5 for safety.

GRADED AS SUNSCREEN — UV PROTECTION, HYDRATION, SOOTHING

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS BY TIER

◄ DRIVES RESULTSWORKS AGAINST YOU ►
Doing the work · 9 ingredients
S

Gold Standards

High clinical proof | Skin-transformative
None detected
A

Reliable

Proven results
AvobenzoneHomosalateOctisalateNiacinamideSodium HyaluronatePanthenolTocopherol
B

Potent

Developing evidence
OctocryleneCentella Asiatica Extract
Not doing the work · 0 ingredients
C

Overhyped | Marketing

Hype | Limited data
None detected
D

Documented Irritants

Evidence-backed flag
None detected
FULL INGREDIENT LIST⌄

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. Active ingredients: Avobenzone 2.7%, Homosalate 13.6%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 9%[1]

WHAT EACH INGREDIENT DOES (9)⌄
Avobenzone
UVA filter 2.7%
Homosalate
UVB filter 13.6%
Octisalate
UVB filter 4.5%
Octocrylene
UVB/UVA stabilizer 9%
Centella Asiatica Extract
Soothing antioxidant 9800ppm
Niacinamide
Brightening anti-acne
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrating humectant 10ppm
Panthenol
Hydrating soothing agent
Tocopherol
Vitamin E antioxidant

EXTERNAL CITATIONS

Avobenzone + Octocrylene: Photostabilizing combo per official formula[1]

Centella Asiatica Extract: 9800ppm soothing per INCI[3]

Niacinamide: Cell-communicating per INCI Decoder[3]

DISCLAIMER: THIS ANALYSIS IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY. NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. AI-GENERATED DATA BASED ON PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INGREDIENT LISTS. VERIFY WITH A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.

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SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV: common questions

Is SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV worth it?

SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV scores 4.0 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Effective) and 4.9 out of 5.0 for safety (Very Gentle) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Solid daily sunscreen with modern filters and hydration, but lacks full-spectrum photostability and premium synergies for top-tier status.

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

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

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

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV. It scores 4.9 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent scores: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are graded S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. Brand and price are not part of the score, and no brand pays for one.

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