Judging from the ingredient list, "SKIN 1004. - Centella Tea-Trica Soothing Sun Milk" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Glycerin and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Ceramide np, cetearyl alcohol, dibutyl adipate, glyceryl stearate and glyceryl stearate citrate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

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Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.15% - 0.25%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Adenosine 0.20% - 0.40%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.15% - 0.30%, madecassic acid 0.20% - 0.35% and asiaticoside 0.20% - 0.35% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: caprylic/capric triglyceride, zinc oxide and vitamin e

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, butylene glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: ceramide np, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, niacinamide

asiaticoside 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

ceramide np 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

glycerin 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

niacinamide 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

centella asiatica extract 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: asiaticoside.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

adenosine 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

niacinamide 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

asiaticoside 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

niacinamide 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - ficus carica fruit extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

asiaticoside 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

ficus carica fruit extract 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect

ulmus davidiana root extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.1% - 1.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

centella asiatica extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

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oenothera biennis flower extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Used as a fragrance

ulmus davidiana root extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin

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cetearyl alcohol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butyloctyl salicylate 6.2% - 7.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

dibutyl adipate 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Water, Butyloctyl salicylate, Dibutyl adipate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl triazone, Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate, Niacinamide, Tromethamine, 1,2-hexanediol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Caprylyl methicone, Pentylene glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-15, Centella asiatica extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water, Hydrogenated lecithin, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitan laurate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Carbomer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate, Adenosine, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Zinc oxide, Ethoxydiglycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Asiaticoside, Glycolipids, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, Polyhydroxystearic acid, C12-13 alketh-9, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ceramide np, Dilauryl citrate

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Key ingredients	niacinamide madecassic acid +17 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +5 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +10 more Other: phytosphingosine oryza sativa bran oil +1 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: panthenol polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate +1 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +5 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +4 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +5 more Other: glyceryl glucoside helianthus annuus seed oil +4 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +8 more Other: glutathione lactobacillus ferment +1 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +7 more Other: phytosphingosine betaine +5 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +7 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +15 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +7 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +10 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +9 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +4 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +8 more Other: madecassoside acetyl hexapeptide-8 +13 more
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Potential Irritants	melaleuca alternifolia leaf water Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +21 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? bellis perennis flower extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +4 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	glutathione Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +11 more	perilla ocymoides seed extract Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	pimpinella anisum fruit extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +20 more	hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? +27 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +50 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +32 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +35 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? snail secretion filtrate Has skin benefit? +51 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +77 more

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