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SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV SPF50

SPF 50+ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Fragrance-free, alcohol-free chemical serum with centella, panthenol, hyaluronic acid; gentle skin-soothing profile. Lightweight watery finish, makeup-compatible.

CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
72.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #724 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Fragrance-free, alcohol-free chemical serum with centella, panthenol, hyaluronic acid; gentle skin-soothing profile. Lightweight watery finish, makeup-compatible.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

US FDA SPF50 version listed without active UV filters in the supplied data — the surrounding base is a centella-led, fragrance-free serum with hyaluronic acid, panthenol, oat, and rice extracts. Confirm actives on the label.

Pros
  • Fragrance-free and free of denatured alcohol per INCI
  • Centella, panthenol, and hyaluronic acid in the base
  • Oat and rice extracts complement the soothing profile
  • Lightweight essence texture from a butyloctyl salicylate base
Cons
  • UV filter list is empty in the supplied data — verify on label
  • No PA rating provided in the supplied data
  • Filter modernity cannot be confirmed without active data

Who it's for: US shoppers wanting the SKIN1004 centella serum base who should confirm the active filter list on the packaging.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 60
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 78
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 80
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 75
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Essence
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 31 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 8
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
03 Propanediol Propanediol
04 Polymethylsilsesquioxane Polymethylsilsesquioxane
05 C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
06 C20-22 Alcohols C20-22 Alcohols
07 Panthenol ACTIVE Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant.
08 1‚2-Hexanediol 1,2-Hexanediol
09 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
10 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
11 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
12 Cetyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol
13 Vp/Eicosene Copolymer VP/Eicosene Copolymer
14 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
15 Tromethamine Tromethamine
16 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
17 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
18 Silica Silica
19 Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol
20 Centella Asiatica Extract ACTIVE Centella — calming, repair.
21 Ethylhexylglycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
22 Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
23 Sodium Hyaluronate ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
24 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
25 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
27 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Green Tea Leaf Extract
28 Hyaluronic Acid ACTIVE Hyaluronic acid — humectant.
29 Oryza Sativa Extract Rice Extract
30 Avena Sativa Meal Extract Oat Meal Extract
31 Glycine Soja Seed Extract Soybean Seed Extract