SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50

face sunscreen

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
54%
Combination (dry)
54%
Balanced
84%
Combination (oily)
86%
Oily
86%

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31
Ingredients
5
Benefits
2
Actives
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Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

3
Microplastic
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

31 total
WATER BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE PROPANEDIOL POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE C20-22 ALKYL PHOSPHATE C20-22 ALCOHOLS PANTHENOL Vitamin B5 (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 Hyaluronic acid TOCOPHEROL GLYCERIN PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid ORYZA SATIVA EXTRACT AVENA SATIVA MEAL EXTRACT GLYCINE MAX SEED EXTRACT

About Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50

Overview

Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is a lightweight sunscreen from SKIN1004, a brand based in Korea. It is rated SPF 50. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 31 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Panthenol and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Avena Sativa Meal Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on oil control, brightening and tone, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

Where it fits in a routine

Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes final morning step, before makeup. Apply about two finger-lengths for the face and neck — under-application is the single most common reason sunscreen underperforms. Reapply every two hours of sun exposure, and after swimming or towelling off. Let it set for a couple of minutes before makeup so it does not pill.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains a solid synthetic polymer (microplastic)
  • One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 16 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 7 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 6 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Water

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Butyloctyl Salicylate

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester

Hydration
Propanediol

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
Caprylyl Methicone

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane

Hydration
Pentylene Glycol

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
Cetyl Alcohol

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexadecan-1-ol

Hydration
Glyceryl Stearate

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers

Hydration
Silica

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Silicon dioxide

Oil Control
Butylene Glycol

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
Centella Asiatica Extract

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae

Soothing Anti-Aging

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (3)

Supporting ingredients (28)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Butyloctyl Salicylate Propanediol Polymethylsilsesquioxane C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate C20-22 Alcohols 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 Tocopherol Glycerin Portulaca Oleracea Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Oryza Sativa Extract Avena Sativa Meal Extract Glycine MAX Seed Extract

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Silicones

    Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

  • Microplastics

    Polymethylsilsesquioxane

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Protect" step.

  • Apply about two finger-lengths for the face and neck — under-application is the single most common reason sunscreen underperforms.
  • Reapply every two hours of sun exposure, and after swimming or towelling off.
  • Let it set for a couple of minutes before makeup so it does not pill.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Microplastic, Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 31 ingredients on the label.

12
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

7
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

6
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

5
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

4
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

4
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

3
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

3
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

2
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

1
UV filter

Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Butyloctyl Salicylate Solvent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2-butyloctyl ester

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2019, pages 1-60
  • https://onlinepersonalcarecouncilorg/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/FR766pdf
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2003, pages 1-108
  • https://wwwdeepdyvecom/lp/sage/safety-assessment-of-salicylic-acid-butyloctyl-salicylate-calcium-klHNmxZGsR?articleList=%2Fsearch%3Fquery%3Dbutyloctyl%2Bsalicylate
3 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
4 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Polymer formed by hydrolysis and condensation of methyltrimethoxysilane

Microplastic
5 C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate Surfactant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate is a complex mixture of esters of phosphoric aicd and C20-22 Alcohols

6 C20-22 Alcohols Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

C20-22 Alcohols is a mixture of synthetic aliphatic alcohols with 20 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain

7 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
8 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

9 Caprylyl Methicone
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane

Hydration Silicone
10 Pentylene Glycol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
11 Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked dimethyl siloxane polymer (silicone elastomer) that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone or Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone, and Vinyl Dimethicone or Bis-Vinyldimethicone.

Silicone
12 Cetyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexadecan-1-ol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2012, Issue 34, Volume 6, pages 567-74
  • http://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/115_buff3a_supplpdf
  • https://pubchemncbinlmnihgov/compound/1-Hexadecanol
13 Vp/eicosene Copolymer Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-eicosene

14 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
15 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

16 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate, dimethylacrylamide, lauryl methacrylate and laureth-4 methacrylate, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane triacrylate

Synthetic polymer
17 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers

Hydration
18 Silica Exfoliant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Silicon dioxide

Oil Control
6 scientific references
  • Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, July 2021, page 10, 2437
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2019, pages 1-34
  • Nanomedicine, August 2019, pages 2, 243-2, 267
  • Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016, pages 1, 201-1, 205
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, January 2015, pages 116-125
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, April 2015, pages 36-45
19 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
20 Centella Asiatica Extract Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Surfactant, Plant extract

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae

Soothing Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Phytomedicine, April 2018, pages 110–119
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2017, pages 311–315
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jan-Feb 2016, pages 27–33
  • Postepy Dermatologii I, February 2013, pages 46–49
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010, pages 546–556
  • Scientific Reports, June 2021, ePublication
21 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
22 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
23 Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
24 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
25 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
26 Portulaca Oleracea Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Food Chemistry, August 2019, pages 239-245
  • Journal of Pharmacopuncture, March 2019, pages 7-15
  • Antioxidants, August 2017, pages 1-9
  • American Journal of Translational Research, May 2016, pages 2, 138-2, 148
  • BioMed Research International, January 2015, pages 1-11
  • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, July 2001, pages 171–176; and December 2000, pages 445-451
27 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract UV filter
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
UV filter, Humectant, Emollient, Occlusive, Antioxidant, Plant extract, Preservative

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
28 Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1, 172-1, 179
  • Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43
29 Oryza Sativa Extract Exfoliant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Plant extract, Texture agent

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oryza Sativa Extract is an extract of the grains of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae

30 Avena Sativa Meal Extract Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Plant extract

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Avena Sativa Meal Extract is an extract of the meal of the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae

31 Glycine MAX Seed Extract Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycine Max Seed Extract is the extract obtained from the seeds of the Soybean, Glycine max (L.), Fabacea

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50?

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 EXTRACT, AVENA SATIVA MEAL EXTRACT, GLYCINE MAX SEED EXTRACT.

What are the active ingredients in Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50?

PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYALURONIC ACID.

How do I use Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50?

Apply it final morning step, before makeup. Apply about two finger-lengths for the face and neck — under-application is the single most common reason sunscreen underperforms. Reapply every two hours of sun exposure, and after swimming or towelling off. Let it set for a couple of minutes before makeup so it does not pill.

What skin types is Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50 good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50 good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50 fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50 while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50 fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50 silicone free?

No — it contains Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer.

Does Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50 paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50?

Use it in the morning, final morning step, before makeup.

How many ingredients does Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50 have?

It lists 31 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV Broad Spectrum SPF 50?

SKIN1004, a brand based in Korea.

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SKIN1004
Country
Korea
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