Madagascar Centella Cream (75ml)

Use as the final moisturising step of your morning and/or evening routine.

After cleansing and applying toner, ampoule or serum, smooth an appropriate amount over the face and gently press into the skin until absorbed.

In the morning, follow with SPF.

If your skin is combination, you can also use a slightly smaller amount through oilier areas and more around the cheeks or wherever your skin tends to become dry.

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Tips to get the most out of it

• Use this after your watery hydrating products — moisturiser is there partly to help keep that hydration from disappearing too quickly

• If your skin feels tight a few minutes after applying a light gel cream, moving to a slightly richer moisturiser like this can make more sense than adding another three hydrating serums

• Dry skin can apply a slightly more generous layer at night, while combination skin may prefer a thinner layer through the T-zone

• If you use retinal, retinol or exfoliating acids, a nourishing moisturiser can make the overall routine easier to tolerate — but it cannot make an overly aggressive active schedule harmless

• If your skin is actually burning, peeling heavily or suddenly reacting to everything, simplify your routine rather than continuing all your actives and expecting Centella to cancel out the irritation

• There is no need to wait several minutes after your serum. Once the previous layer has settled comfortably, apply your cream

• Don't assume “Centella” means every Centella product will feel the same. This cream contains oils and shea butter and is noticeably more nourishing than SKIN1004's Centella Soothing Cream

• If your skin is very fragrance-reactive, remember that the current formula contains lavender and orange essential oils

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Patch-test first! Every skin is unique—what one person tolerates beautifully may irritate another. Dab a small amount behind your ear or along the jawline and wait 24 hours before full use.

What is SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream best for?

It makes the most sense when skin needs soothing + moisture + softness rather than hydration alone.

We would particularly consider it for normal to dry skin, dehydration, tightness and skin that feels less comfortable after cleansing or active treatments.

SKIN1004 positions the cream specifically around soothing and hydration.

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What is the difference between SKIN1004 Centella Cream and Centella Soothing Cream?

They are different moisturisers.

Choose Centella Cream if:
Your skin is normal to dry, feels tight or needs a more nourishing moisturiser. It contains TECA, panthenol, squalane, shea butter and several plant oils.

Choose Centella Soothing Cream if:
You prefer a lighter gel texture or want refreshing hydration with Centella, trehalose, sodium hyaluronate, ceramide NP and cholesterol.

In simple terms:

Centella Cream = more nourishment

Centella Soothing Cream = lighter hydration

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What is TECA?

TECA is a concentrated mixture of four characteristic components found in Centella Asiatica:

Madecassoside
Asiaticoside
Madecassic Acid
Asiatic Acid

SKIN1004 includes all four in this cream alongside Centella Asiatica extract.

Think of it as a more targeted way of incorporating Centella-derived compounds rather than a completely unrelated active ingredient.

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How much panthenol does it contain?

SKIN1004 currently states that the formula contains 1,500 ppm panthenol, which is equivalent to approximately 0.15%.

Panthenol is a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient that helps attract and retain moisture.

We wouldn't exaggerate that into calling this a “high-dose B5 cream” — the benefit comes from the complete moisturising formula rather than panthenol alone.

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Is SKIN1004 Centella Cream good for dry skin?

Yes, particularly if you want something more nourishing than a gel cream without moving to an extremely thick balm.

The formula contains shea butter, squalane and several plant oils alongside glycerin and other humectants.

Very dry skin may still prefer something richer during winter or may need an additional occlusive layer.

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Can oily skin use it?

Technically, yes — skin type does not make an ingredient automatically unsuitable.

But this wouldn't be our first SKIN1004 moisturiser recommendation for someone whose main concern is oiliness.

The formula contains shea butter, macadamia oil, meadowfoam oil, olive oil and squalane, so someone who prefers very light moisturisers may be happier with the Centella Soothing Cream instead.

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Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

SKIN1004 specifically positions the product toward sensitive-looking skin and includes Centella, TECA and panthenol.

However, the current formula also contains lavender oil, orange oil, linalool and hexyl cinnamal.

Many people will tolerate those without issue, but if you already know your skin reacts to essential oils or fragrance components, we would choose a simpler fragrance-free moisturiser instead.

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Is it fragrance-free?

No.

The current ingredient list contains lavender oil and orange oil, as well as fragrance components including linalool and hexyl cinnamal.

It would therefore be inaccurate to describe this particular cream as fragrance-free.

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Is it good for redness?

It can make sense when visible redness is accompanied by dryness or general skin discomfort because the formula is built around Centella-derived ingredients and moisturising support.

However, persistent facial redness has many possible causes.

If you have ongoing flushing, burning or rosacea-like symptoms, a moisturiser can support comfort but isn't a diagnosis or treatment for the underlying condition.

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Is this a barrier repair cream?

We would call it barrier-supportive rather than a dedicated barrier-repair treatment.

The formula contains ceramide NP, squalane, hydrogenated lecithin, fatty acids, shea butter and other emollients that make sense within a moisturising barrier-support routine.

However, if your barrier is severely compromised, we would normally prioritise a very simple, fragrance-free moisturiser and temporarily reduce irritating actives.

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Can I use it with retinol or retinal?

Yes.

There is no ingredient conflict requiring you to separate this moisturiser from retinoids.

In fact, the richer texture can make it particularly useful as your final step on retinoid nights.

A simple routine could be:

Cleanser → hydrating serum if wanted → retinol/retinal → Centella Cream

If your skin is sensitive to retinoids, you can also use moisturiser before and after the retinoid as a buffering “sandwich”.

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Can I use it with azelaic acid?

Yes.

The Centella Cream can simply be your moisturising step after azelaic acid.

For example:

Cleanser → toner if needed → azelaic acid → Centella Cream

If the azelaic acid causes persistent burning or worsening irritation, however, don't assume adding more moisturiser will solve it — reduce the active frequency as well.

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Can I use it morning and night?

Yes.

It can be used twice daily if the texture suits your skin.

Dry skin may enjoy it morning and evening, while combination skin might use something lighter during the day and reserve this for night.

In the morning, always follow with sunscreen.

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Does it replace a serum?

It can, depending on your skin.

You do not need a toner, essence, serum, ampoule and cream simply because Korean skincare offers all of those categories.

If your skin is comfortable with cleanser → Centella Cream → SPF in the morning, that is already a perfectly valid routine.

Add additional treatments because they solve a specific problem — not simply because there is another step available.

Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Niacinamide, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Squalane, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Sodium Carbomer, Erythritol, Trehalose, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Madecassoside, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sprout Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Linoleic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Linolenic Acid, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool.

Key Ingredients Explained

Centella Asiatica + TECA – The Centella-focused part of the formula. TECA includes Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid and Asiatic Acid and is used here to support calmer, more comfortable-looking skin.

Panthenol (1,500 ppm) – Also known as pro-vitamin B5. A humectant and conditioning ingredient that helps attract and retain moisture. At 1,500 ppm, the concentration is approximately 0.15%.

Squalane – A lightweight emollient that helps soften the skin and reduce the dry, tight feeling associated with moisture loss.

Shea Butter – A richer emollient that contributes nourishment and softness, helping explain why this cream feels more substantial than the Centella Soothing Cream.

Macadamia, Meadowfoam & Olive Oils – Plant-derived emollients rich in fatty components that help smooth the skin and give the cream its more nourishing character.

Niacinamide – Appears relatively high in the ingredient list. Vitamin B3 supports barrier function and can also contribute to more even-looking skin over time.

Ceramide NP – A lipid related to components naturally found within the skin barrier. Here it complements the formula's moisturising and barrier-supportive ingredients.

Hydrogenated Lecithin + Linoleic/Linolenic Acids – Lipid-based ingredients that help condition the skin and complement the ceramide and emollient portion of the formula.

Trehalose, Betaine & Sodium Hyaluronate – Humectant ingredients that help attract and retain water, giving the cream hydration as well as oil-based softness.

Adenosine – A skin-conditioning ingredient commonly used in Korean skincare formulas aimed at maintaining smoother, more elastic-looking skin.

Liquorice Root & Chamomile Extracts – Supporting botanical ingredients included for skin-conditioning and soothing care.

Lavender Oil + Orange Oil – Aromatic essential oils that contribute scent to the formula. They are worth noting if you know your skin reacts to fragrance or essential oils.

Linalool + Hexyl Cinnamal – Fragrance components that can matter for fragrance-sensitive skin.

Ingredients may change at the manufacturer's discretion. Always check the packaging if you have a known ingredient sensitivity.