SKIN 1004. Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Blue Serum
Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 1 moreWorks well
“Special hyalu-cica formula for optimal hydration and soothing of skin, enhance skin barrier and skin elasticity, for youthful and supple skin, anti-wrinkle and, brightening/whitening effects”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
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.
Evens skin toneNiacinamideWorks well
“Special hyalu-cica formula for optimal hydration and soothing of skin, enhance skin barrier and skin elasticity, for youthful and supple skin, anti-wrinkle and, brightening/whitening effects”
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Panthenol + 16 moreWorks well
“Special hyalu-cica formula for optimal hydration and soothing of skin, enhance skin barrier and skin elasticity, for youthful and supple skin, anti-wrinkle and, brightening/whitening effects”
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine, pentylene glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, niacinamide, panthenol
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · NiacinamideWorks well
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
4 of 4 community members would buy it again.
I really love this serum it is my first full size k-beauty item and I really fell in love with it, especially when it helped calm my irritated skin. I love how fast it sinks into the skin and how clean it feels also it doesn’t leave a sticky residue. I like that it has niacinamide & centella asiatica.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Centella asiatica leaf water~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~2.1–3.2%
Niacinamide~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideGlycerin~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPantolactone~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneHibiscus esculentus fruit extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals. It can be irritating
More about Hibiscus esculentus fruit extractSodium hyaluronate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidHyaluronic acid~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidMethylpropanediol~0.4–0.9%
Panthenol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCetearyl olivate~0.3–0.75%
Carbomer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerArginine~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineSorbitan olivate~0.2–0.75%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePyrus communis fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractPentylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAdenosine~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about AdenosinePolyglutamic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidRosa damascena flower water~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterArtemisia princeps leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractIris florentina root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Hedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium phytate~0.1–0.35%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMaltodextrin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinHydrolyzed gardenia florida extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extractHydrogenated lecithin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinCeramide np~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Ceramide npSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateIngredient list view
Water, Centella asiatica leaf water, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Pantolactone, Hibiscus esculentus fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Methylpropanediol, Panthenol, Cetearyl olivate, Carbomer, Arginine, Sorbitan olivate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Pentylene glycol, Adenosine, Polyglutamic acid, Rosa damascena flower water, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Iris florentina root extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Sodium phytate, Xanthan gum, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ceramide np, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
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| Match | — | 96% | 93% | 93% |
| Price | $12.68 | $26.00+$13.32 | $13.60+$0.92 | $19.60+$6.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 13 of 14 | 7 of 14 | 8 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Fructooligosaccharides | Glycine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"SKIN 1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Blue Serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.80% - 4.30%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Ceramides (ceramide np 0.05% - 0.30%). 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 0.15% - 0.55%. 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).
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.35% - 0.85% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.30% - 1.90%, polyglutamic acid 0.15% - 0.50%, pantolactone 1.80% - 2.70%, panthenol 0.35% - 0.85%, arginine 0.20% - 0.75%, hyaluronic acid 0.60% - 1.35%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 1.00% - 1.50% and glycerin 2.20% - 3.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 14.29£ up to 16.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 15.00A$ up to 43.00A$ in Australia and for 16.72$ in the United States.
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