- “Another holy holy grail sunscreen for me”2:54–3:00
- “When I say holy grail, I'm not just talking about holy grail Korean sunscreen. Like holy grail of all the sunscreens I have ever tried in my entire life, and I have tried hundreds of sunscreens”3:06–3:09
- “This one is particularly good if you have more dry leaning skin”3:15–3:20
- “It is such a lightweight lotion and rubs in so seamlessly”3:20–3:24
- “This is actually so deeply moisturizing and gives this beautiful glowiness to the skin where you don't look greasy”3:26–3:32
- “It doesn't look heavy on the skin, but your skin does have some degree of dewiness that just makes it look radiant and healthy”3:32–3:39
- “This also plays very nicely with other skin care and with makeup. I've never had the issue of it peeling up on me”3:41–3:46
- “I love this for people who have sensitive skin and especially acne prone skin”
- Source: Korean makeup I can't stop talking about as a dermatologist - Jul 24, 2026
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Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule"I was immediately impressed not only by the soothing power because this has good soothing ingredients like centella asiatica as well as niacinamide to help with barrier repair."$9.00
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Madagascar Centella Matrixyl 10 Boosting Shot Ampoule"Next up is Matrixle 10% from Skin 10004."$25.20
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Madagascar Centella Niacinamide 10 Boosting Shot Ampoule"Mild sting doesn't last long."$19.80
Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Relief Ampoule"I again have nothing too much to say about it. It's just a moisturizing serum."$9.80
Madagascar Centella Teca Ampoule"It is likewise a liquid, but it is a little bit thicker. It's a very subtle textural difference, and once it's on your face, you really can't tell the difference between the two."$11.90
Madagascar Centella Retinol 0.2 Boosting Shot Ampoule"Slight sting when applying. Nothing crazy."$19.20Browse More
- “This one is an absolute holy grail for me”3:14–3:20
- “I love this so much that I went and repurchased it in the jumbo size”3:24–3:30
- “This one is absolutely worth the hype”3:34–3:39
- “It is incredibly lightweight”3:36–3:41
- “It feels like absolutely nothing on the skin once you've applied it”3:41–3:44
- “It's a really thin, lightweight texture, not greasy at all”3:42–3:49
- “No white cast, no fragrance or scent”3:47–3:51
- “The hyaluronic acid in it is very hydrating”3:49–3:53
- Source: I rated 10 popular Korean sunscreens - here are the best - Aug 31, 2025
- “I just love the consistency of it, how thin and liquidy. It blends in so seamless. No white cast”19:11–19:16
- “It sits really, really well underneath makeup as well”19:16–19:23
- “It just is the perfect sunscreen for me. It does not feel like a sunscreen to me. It just feels like a moisturizer. That's just how comfortable it is on the skin”19:21–19:26
- “Truly my favorite sunscreen ever and definitely the best performer”19:29–19:35
- Source: Best of Olive Young 2025: K-Beauty Best Sellers - Dec 28, 2025
- “Super lightweight, hydrating, lovely elegant texture”
- “I also use this a lot during the summer, as well”
- Source: My Simple Skincare Routine for Dry, Sensitive, Acne-Prone Skin - Mar 20, 2026
- “I absolutely love this sunscreen”
- “It is so lightweight, but it's hydrating and it's soothing”
- “Feels like nothing on the skin”
- “No white cast, no greasiness”
- “Honestly just checks all the boxes for me and it is very affordable”32:14–32:20
- “It's great for dry sensitive skin”
- Source: Best skincare of 2025: K-beauty and J-beauty favourites - Jan 18, 2026
- “This is one of my favorite SPF because it's so thin, so lightweight, no white cast”2:11–2:15
- “Again, sits really well underneath makeup”2:15–2:20
- “Skin1004 just hands down is one of my favorite skincare brands”2:17–2:24
- Source: Every product I finished in 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
- “The way that it like blends Oh, I can't even describe this to you. It almost feels like It has like the smoothness of an oil, but it's not like cuz it doesn't have the greasiness of an oil. This just feels incredible. This is a luxurious experience”7:05–7:09
- “I have never experienced something like that. Woah, I thought the serum sunscreen was good. This is freaking phenomenal”7:25–7:31
- Source: I tried the internet's favorite summer beauty products from Walmart - Jun 24, 2026
- “It's one of the best sunscreens out there just because it doesn't give you the shiny face, the hydrating and lightweight feel, and the packaging is amazing”48:58–49:06
- Source: 150+ Skincare Empties in 1 Year: What I Actually Bought Again - Jun 13, 2026
- “It's one of my long-time multiple year favorite sunscreens in K-beauty”22:33–22:38
- “This is a chemical sunscreen using all new generation chemical filters”22:54–22:59
- “It has this really nice essency type of texture to it”22:59–23:04
- “It's hydrating and a little bit creamy, but it's not like your traditional overwhelming emollient moisturizing sunscreen”23:04–23:08
- “There is a kiss of glow and a kiss of dew to this one”23:11–23:14
- “It doesn't have a white cast on my skin tone”23:18–23:21
- “It works really well underneath makeup and it doesn't irritate my sensitive skin”23:20–23:25
- Source: Best K-Beauty Under $20: Fragrance-Free & Worth It - May 14, 2026
- “It really is such a multi-purpose multi-use sunscreen”19:37–19:44
- “I found myself always carrying a bottle of this with me wherever I went, because it's such an easy one to reapply as needed”19:42–19:46
- “It is so lightweight on the skin, but just has the nicest little bit of hydration effect as well”19:50–19:55
- “I also love using it on my body”20:03–20:06
- “It doesn't leave me with, you know, like sticky fingers that gets residue on my phones. It's so lightweight”20:15–20:19
- “It really is just such a good sunscreen”20:26–20:31
- “I've already repurchased it, and I'm currently using yet another bottle right now”20:31–20:35
- “If you're looking for a high-quality Korean sunscreen that ticks all the boxes, I cannot recommend this one more”20:38–20:42
- Source: Every product I've emptied in 2026 and what I'd rebuy - May 24, 2026
- “This one just feels so elegant on the skin”10:35–10:43
- “It has green tea to help oil control, soothing”10:43–10:47
- “The way it just sits, I think is what has people just purchasing this again and again”10:45–10:49
- “This has Korean filters in it, which makes it very elegant, blends well”11:25–11:28
- “It just feels like you're almost wearing nothing on your skin”11:26–11:31
- Source: Best Sunscreens of the Year | Doctorly Favorites of 2025 - Jan 2, 2026
- “This is probably one of my favorite Korean sunscreens”1:17–1:23
- “It leaves absolutely no white cast, but not only that, it is very hydrating and very moisturizing”1:21–1:27
- “I love when a sunscreen is so moisturizing that you don't even have to wear moisturizer under it. And this sunscreen definitely fits into that category”1:26–1:31
- “With these Korean sunscreens, UV filters on them are amazing”1:33–1:37
- “You have to get them shipped from Korea, but it's actually 100% worth it”1:56–2:02
- “Sunscreen is a non-negotiable, especially when you're using a lot of actives in your skincare routine”2:00–2:04
- “If you want a sunscreen that's amazing and doesn't leave a white cast, this is the one to go for”2:06–2:10
- Source: Doctor's guide: the only Korean skincare you should buy - Nov 15, 2025
- “Powered by Centella Asiatica and Hyaluronic Acid, which help calm irritation while deeply hydrating the skin”15:37–15:43
- “Uses modern chemical UV filters to deliver broad-spectrum SPF 50+ protection”15:43–15:51
- “Protects your skin without feeling heavy”15:51–15:58
- “Keeps your skin calm”15:51–15:55
- “I usually skip my moisturizer when I use this because it also moisturizes my skin”15:59–16:09
- “Perfect for everyday use, even if you have oily skin, even if you have sensitive skin”16:06–16:16
- “Absorbs instantly with almost zero stickiness”16:30–16:35
- “No white cast at all”16:35–16:42
- Source: 12 Korean Skincare Products to Get K-pop Idol Glass Skin - Apr 9, 2026
- “I didn't discover it till 2025 and now I know why everyone's so obsessed with it”0:12–0:18
- “This one truly is that sunscreen that you don't have to think about twice in grabbing”23:17–23:26
- “It is, as the name suggests, a serum-like texture. It blends out so gosh darn easy”23:26–23:34
- “You can apply such a generous amount and it will disappear as you're applying it to the skin”23:32–23:35
- “Even my dry skin it is still enough hydration that my skin will be fine”23:39–23:47
- “It is not dried but it is not overly greasy”23:45–23:49
- “One that is easy to take with me anywhere without really worrying about what the climate of that place is”23:47–23:53
- “It is still moisturizing enough for the dry Melbourne weather”23:56–24:01
- Source: Best Skincare of 2025: J & K-Beauty Favorites - Jan 23, 2026
- “Completely weightless lotion. Like, just blends in so nicely into the skin that you're you just don't feel like you're wearing sunscreen and to me that's the objective”4:16–4:23
- “It gives you that nice glow which I love”4:27–4:31
- Source: Top Korean Sunscreens You Need This Summer | Dermatologist Favorites - Jun 11, 2026
- “This one is definitely my most recent find, but I have been in love”12:05–12:10
- “This one is another beautifully lightweight texture”13:03–13:10
- “Those who don't like that heavy feeling on the skin, you are probably going to absolutely love this one”13:15–13:22
- “It is so easy to blend out, chuck it on, and yes, once again, absolutely no white cast”13:22–13:27
- “This is one that I know a lot of oily skin types do enjoy as it does have more of a semi-matte finish”13:27–13:32
- “I would describe it as a less dewy version of the Isntree one”13:35–13:40
- “It is best for all skin types”
- “I feel like this is the one that I have read reviews from every skin type saying that it's their favorite, their holy grail”13:41–13:47
- Source: Top 5 most used Korean sunscreens - May 30, 2026
- “It's got incredible ingredients”
- “It is SPF 50. It does have that broad spectrum coverage, especially very strong in the UV A range, which is very helpful for that aging skin”0:54–1:00
- “This is actually what I'm wearing on my skin right now”1:00–1:05
- “This is just sort of a watery finish that then kind of gives you just a slight dewy glow. It's not greasy at all”1:05–1:11
- Source: Top Sunscreens We Can't Live Without | Dermatologist Favorites - May 7, 2026
- “This is such an ultra lightweight consistency that truly feels invisible, but still adds a nice splash of hydration for a completely transparent look with zero white cast”8:48–8:55
- “I basically doused my body in this sunscreen, not only because it's an incredible formula, but also it's a killer price point”9:03–9:09
- “It's an incredible formula”
- “There's a reason why it's gone so viral on TikTok”10:08–10:13
- “I have loved introducing this into my routine and now I have like four bottles at all times”10:18–10:25
- “Highly highly recommend”
- Source: Best sunscreens of 2025 for all skin types - Dec 1, 2025
- “This perfectly matches what you think of when you imagine a super lightweight, hydrating, invisible sunscreen experience”16:01–16:05
- “It just ticks all the boxes”16:08–16:13
- “I've repurchased it so many times because like I said before, I just use it everywhere”16:20–16:24
- “It's not going to leave me greasy, super shiny, with a white cast, nothing”16:35–16:40
- “It's a really good price point”16:41–16:46
- “I'm absolutely obsessed with how lightweight this is on the skin”16:44–16:48
- “This one has never once done that”16:56–17:00
- “If you're wanting like a perfect starter Korean sunscreen, could not recommend this one more”17:04–17:09
- Source: My Most Repurchased Korean Skin Care Products - Feb 16, 2026
- “still obsessed”
- “I can skip my moisturizer when I use this”15:47–15:52
- “my makeup looks amazing on top of it”15:50–15:55
- “it never pills”15:52–15:58
- “it's non-greasy”
- “it's soothing”15:55–16:01
- “it's just perfect for my acne prone, reactive skin”15:55–16:04
- “this is still my number one”16:01–16:05
- Source: Best Korean skincare products of the year: 2025 - Jan 3, 2026
- “One of my favorite sunscreens as of late”2:27–2:34
- “It is such an easy one to reach for”2:39–2:44
- “Lightweight texture, works for like all skin types”2:42–2:48
- “Literally no fuss”2:51–2:56
- “I would be happy to use this one every single day”2:51–2:59
- Source: Best K-Beauty Deals on YesStyle - Apr 10, 2026
- “I've already finished two tubs of this”12:47–12:50
- “This one focuses specifically more on soothing and calming the skin with its extra metacide ingredient in it”12:49–12:53
- “I really, really enjoy the whole experience of it with the packaging, the formulation, this applicator”13:04–13:08
- “This feels a hair lighter than the Dr. Hia Reuth one, but it still feels very, very hydrating”13:12–13:22
- “Almost feels noninvasive. Like you barely notice it's there”13:22–13:26
- “Sometimes on lazy days when it was just like eh and I just needed to be out the door in five, this was all I put on and I think my skin was happy just as it was”13:26–13:31
- Source: My top skincare products for 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
- “This is a long-standing favorite of mine”0:45–0:50
- “It's very soothing, hydrating, not the least bit greasy or shiny”1:01–1:09
- “It's an excellent everyday moisturizer”1:07–1:11
- “It has these compounds from Centella which have been shown actually to be supportive of healing processes”1:09–1:16
- “This is probably I want to say tube number three, four, I don't even know at this point of this particular sunscreen”1:51–1:58
- “It's really great as a daily facial moisturizer and if you're going to wear makeup over it, you will be quite happy because it's a really great base for makeup”1:58–2:04
- Source: Sunscreen empties dermatologist review SPF 50 favorites and fails - Apr 18, 2026
- “This went viral on Tik Tok”19:38–19:41
- “It's more of that watery texture”19:47–19:50
- “It's more of that watery water gel formulation, which is really nice if you're somebody with oily skin”19:56–20:00
- “It's just such a beautiful, perfect blend”20:03–20:08
- “For oily skin, or if you're someone who really dislikes the feeling of sunscreen on your skin, this is the opposite of that. It won't feel like you've layered sunscreen on your skin”20:10–20:18
- Source: Best sunscreens of 2025 - May 31, 2025
- “This ampule is fantastic for soothing irritated skin with its sentella sensitive skin and redness”0:45–0:52
- “The seeka extract is very effective at calming down my irritated skin, my sensitive skin”0:58–1:04
- “It's been really effective at helping to fade that redness that I get from my PIE”1:07–1:11
- “It's just a fantastic soothing ampule”
- “It's a really lightweight liquidy formula. Absorbs really easily. Doesn't feel heavy. It's not sticky”1:37–1:44
- “I think it would suit a lot of different skin types”
- “It's absolutely worth the hype and I have already purchased a big version as a backup”2:10–2:14
- Source: I rated 10 viral K-beauty products: overhyped or amazing? - Nov 12, 2025
- “A viral product for good reason”19:14–19:19
- “This has a wonderful lightweight runny ampule texture which absorbs instantly into the skin, leaving no kind of greasy residue or stickiness at all”19:22–19:29
- “I think that all skin types really would enjoy this”19:31–19:35
- “This is a fantastic soothing serum”19:39–19:43
- “Really helps to calm any irritated sensitive skin”19:41–19:45
- “This is also really affordable just like the Prito serum”20:36–20:41
- Source: Best skincare of 2025: K-beauty and J-beauty favourites - Jan 18, 2026
- “This might be one of my favorite Korean skincare products of all time”0:36–0:42
- “It contains 100% Centella asiatica, which is an amazing ingredient for helping to calm down inflammation in your skin”0:42–0:46
- “If you're someone who suffers with rosacea and sensitive skin, this product might be a game changer for you”0:46–0:52
- “It can also help to strengthen your skin barrier”0:52–0:56
- “If you're really suffering with sensitivity from products like retinol or chemical exfoliants, honestly, I think this is a great addition to anyone's skincare routine”0:54–1:00
- “It's great to help with barrier support and it can actually give you a really glowing appearance to your skin after you use it”1:03–1:07
- “It only cost $9.50, which makes it a very easy product to add into anyone's skincare routine”1:08–1:13
- Source: Doctor's guide: the only Korean skincare you should buy - Nov 15, 2025
- “Love it love it love it love it it's incredible”
- “I absolutely love it when my skin is ruined when my rosacea is flaring up when I need some soothing”7:06–7:13
- “If I want to make like a quick like mask out of cotton pads in this serum cuz it's so affordable in such a huge amount I will use this serum”7:13–7:21
- “The toner is just as good”7:21–7:26
- “SKIN1004 even though quite popular online I still feel it's somewhat underrated”7:25–7:30
- “They are misleading about their ingredient list they say that this is 100% Centella asiatica but it actually has some other ingredients in”7:30–7:35
- “The products are very very very good”7:50–7:56
- “I believe all the claims I've seen great before and afters”7:55–7:58
- Source: Overly sponsored skincare products: what's worth the hype and what's not - Mar 7, 2025
- “Centella soothes irritation, heals the skin”8:21–8:30
- “It's amazing for acne-prone skin”8:29–8:32
- “It reduces inflammation and redness, and it promotes wound healing on the skin and skin repair”8:30–8:34
- “This one has this really lightweight watery texture that's not sticky”8:48–8:54
- “It also makes it great for oily acne-prone skin cuz it's light enough”8:52–8:59
- Source: Best K-Beauty Under $20: Fragrance-Free & Worth It - May 14, 2026
- “It just felt just fancy water”2:05–2:11
- “I cannot feel anything else”2:09–2:12
- “The texture is like a toner”2:38–2:43
- “Definitely you can try further like a first step instead of the toner”2:41–2:46
- “Anybody has a sensitive skin, but I'm okay with the Sentella. Please try it. It can be holy grail”2:29–2:34
- Source: I tested 17 Skin1004 products, here's what I'd repurchase - Feb 24, 2026
- “This was just a moisturizing serum”5:26–5:29
- “I used it up. I never thought of buying it again”5:30–5:34
- “I might just not be the right user for it”5:36–5:41
- “It's not a complete waste of money, but it's just a moisturizing serum for me and nothing more”5:44–5:47
- Source: Yesstyle skincare bestsellers review - Mar 29, 2026
- “I was immediately impressed not only by the soothing power because this has good soothing ingredients like centella asiatica as well as niacinamide to help with barrier repair”8:14–8:18
- “Even with those brightening agents, I never noticed that my skin resulted in more sensitivity and irritation. It actually did the opposite of really calming down and soothing my skin in the middle of its crisis”
- “I couldn't recommend this serum more”9:29–9:32
- “I love it so much that not only did I rebuy a full size, I also bought a little mini size so I can have it when I'm traveling”9:32–9:40
- “Just a great product that I will definitely have as a staple in my routine from now on”9:38–9:44
- Source: The best serums of 2025 for acne, aging, dark spots, redness, and more - Nov 24, 2025
- “It includes stabilized ascorbic acid, which if you don't know is vitamin C. It's great for not only brightening any dark spots or hyperpigmentation that you have, but also a great ingredient to use throughout the day to protect your skin from additional damage”3:44–3:51
- “This one also has a bunch of other ingredients that are perfect for wintertime and skin soothing power like centella asiatica micasside”4:00–4:03
- “Both of which are great for helping to soothe redness and irritation and strengthen the moisture barrier”4:10–4:15
- “Immediately I was like, this is definitely a great ampule or serum to use during the winter time because it has good protecting and soothing ingredients all in a nourishing base”4:22–4:26
- “I couldn't recommend this one more. It's a great option”4:58–5:04
- Source: Best Korean skincare to prep skin for winter - Oct 31, 2025
- “I love this one because it's super gentle and doesn't sting even on active pimples”2:07–2:14
- “The texture of this ampule is like a watery gel with little white capsules that melt into the skin”2:14–2:21
- “This one absorbs quickly and instantly”
- “You might feel a little stickiness on initial application, but that fades away super quickly”2:23–2:31
- “For me, this instantly calm my mild redness”
- “This is amazing for calming skin after breakouts and it's also helpful when you have active breakouts because it also calms my skin”2:51–3:00
- “I find it too mild for deep hyperpigmentation”3:04–3:07
- “In terms of new red marks, this is amazing in fading them”3:07–3:13
- Source: Best serums for fading acne spots - Nov 5, 2025
- “I actually did not appreciate this serum until I became acne prone”7:15–7:21
- “This really helped calm my barrier”7:18–7:24
- “It heals my pimples”7:21–7:26
- “It fades red post acne marks without irritation”7:24–7:29
- “It's gentle but very effective”7:26–7:32
- Source: Best Korean skincare products of the year: 2025 - Jan 3, 2026
- “If you have acne prone or sensitive skin, this serum is quite a hero”1:04–1:10
- “This one uses gentle brightening ingredients like tranosamic acid, nioinamide, and sentella to calm inflammation”1:10–1:18
- “If your pigmentation comes from acne like one, this one wins”1:21–1:28
- “It calms active breakouts, it helps fade fresh post acne marks and it reduces redness without irritation”1:28–1:37
- “It is slow on old stubborn marks”1:40–1:46
- “This is perfect if you have red marks from post acne”1:45–1:53
- “If your marks are from like those stubborn marks say sunspots, melasma, especially those brown spots, I think that this one would not help so much with it”1:51–1:57
- “Best for acne prone, sensitive, and fungal acne friendly routines”2:03–2:11
- Source: Best Korean Serums for Combination Acne-Prone Skin 2025 - Jan 13, 2026
- “This tone brightening ampoule definitely I tried it like SKIN1004, so much moisturizing”4:37–4:44
- “I didn't see any brightening but in terms of hydration level it was pretty impressive”4:47–4:52
- “It just look like a small BABA, but whenever you rub it, it just smears so quickly”4:55–5:03
- “If you are dry mature skin and looking for some serums or ampoules between this brand, this would be pretty good”5:06–5:10
- “I cannot see that much brightening effect, but hydration level and after you apply it, it definitely become a little tacky”5:16–5:22
- “It's great when you're going to do the makeup, too”5:24–5:28
- “I just apply this and do my makeup. It just stays so well”5:26–5:31
- “It can work just as a makeup primer, too”5:28–5:37
- Source: I tested 17 Skin1004 products, here's what I'd repurchase - Feb 24, 2026
- “Has this slippery little viscous kind of a texture”
- “It doesn't feel sticky and heavy on the skin”
- “Oily skin if you want use this you will be able to use it”
- “Contains centella niacinamide capsules in it”
- “When you apply this serum on your skin these capsules melt into your skin due to the heat on your skin and get absorbed fully”
- “Has a very simple ingredient list, a very gentle formula”
- “Highly highly suitable for the beginners for sensitive skin”
- “Rosacea skin can also use it”
- Source: Reviewing 4 Popular Brightening Korean Serums for Dark Spots - Nov 21, 2025
- “It has a nice light serum consistency that doesn't feel sticky”8:48–8:56
- “It's also pretty inexpensive. You get a lot of it, too”8:53–8:58
- “I found it useful to use as a serum for do-it-yourself tablet masks”8:56–9:00
- “Overall, the product was fine, but I didn't find it to be special. I didn't notice any unique hydrating or brightening capabilities”9:03–9:07
- “I'm going to pass on repurchasing this product”
- Source: Dermatologist's summer skincare hits and flops - Aug 9, 2025
- “It is packed with anti-aging peptides”6:15–6:20
- “I was just blown away that this wasn't marketed as an anti-aging peptide serum because to me, that is what this is”6:20–6:27
- “It's texturally superior because it's not sticky”6:43–6:51
- “When something can stand alone as an independent product with a great texture and loaded with fantastic ingredients, I think it deserves a shout out”7:04–7:08
- “I could not recommend more highly”
- Source: Best Korean Beauty Products of the Year 2025 - Nov 21, 2025
- “This serum is non-comedogenic”
- “It's also fragrance-free and it's also oil free”2:10–2:16
- “The texture of the serum is very light to about a medium watery gel feel because you can tell it spreads easily”2:13–2:27
- “It also absorbs quickly and it just leaves that refreshing clean finish without leaving any greasy residue”2:24–2:31
- “This contains a high concentration of centella asiatica extract around 50% in fact and centella is known for calming inflammation soothing irritated skin and strengthening your skin barrier”2:42–2:50
- “It's also formulated with pink himalayan salt to help clear out buildup in your pores”2:52–2:59
- “There's also a peptide 9 complex which helps improve skin elasticity and texture”3:04–3:13
- “You're not only reducing visible pores but you're also helping your skin look firmer and smoother”3:10–3:19
- Source: Top Korean serums for oily skin - Nov 8, 2025
- “I love this every time I exfoliate my skin”
- “I love pairing it with my exfoliating products”12:32–12:37
- “Every time I use this after exfoliation, I feel it just really balanced my skin out”12:41–12:50
- “It's not too hydrating, not too moisturizing”
- “It's also not mattifying”
- “It's also fungal acne safe”13:02–13:08
- Source: Best Korean skincare products of the year: 2025 - Jan 3, 2026
- “This one is a very simple serum, but powerful”14:10–14:15
- “This is what I use every time I exfoliate”14:20–14:25
- “I find that this one really balances my skin out”14:22–14:31
- “It's not overly hydrating, also not mattifying”14:28–14:34
- “It just really normalizes my skin after exfoliation or when I do a purifying mask like the SKIN1004 pink clay mask”14:31–14:37
- “After using that, I put this on and my skin feels really calm”14:41–14:49
- “It's not overly hydrating, not mattifying, but I can feel like my skin just balances every time I use this”14:49–14:55
- “It might not be enough hydration alone for dry skin, but for my oily combination skin, it is perfect”15:02–15:08
- Source: Best Korean Serums for Combination Acne-Prone Skin 2025 - Jan 13, 2026
- “It calls itself pore minimizing, and it actually does that”12:01–12:05
- “I've tried a lot of pore minimizing products, and this and the remedy for pore size are the only two I have ever tried that have had a meaningful impact on the size of my pores”12:03–12:10
- “You can get a huge like 100 mil size, which I personally would recommend”12:43–12:47
- Source: Korean skincare awards 2025 - best k-skincare of the year - Nov 28, 2025
- “I have used this product an entire bottle of it. I don't think I don't recall my bottle being that large. I really liked it”16:51–16:58
- “It's great to just freshen up the skin after you've cleansed before getting ready to do your skin care”16:58–17:04
- “It has some peptides in it and centella. So, anti-inflammatory and hydrating ingredients”17:04–17:11
- “It's not as thick or it's not thick and viscous like the Madagascar Centella Ampoule that I like so much from them. But it's really good”17:17–17:24
- “I felt like my skin tone brightened up a bit using it”17:28–17:33
- “I like this brand. Everything I've used has been very good quality”17:35–17:40
- “I did really enjoy”
- Source: Best Costco Skincare Right Now | Dermatologist Shopping Guide - Jul 6, 2026
- “Nothing's going to make your pore small”3:41–3:47
- “The texture very watery”3:55–3:58
- “Definitely you can use it for the everyday serums”4:00–4:04
- “If I use this one, I'm going to use another serum because it just like go away too quickly”4:04–4:08
- Source: I tested 17 Skin1004 products, here's what I'd repurchase - Feb 24, 2026
- “This is so lovely”
- “My dry skin has been absolutely loving this last year as well as this year”2:43–2:48
- “I've been really consistent with using it every day, and I feel like it's really made a difference to my skin”2:50–2:55
- “Really soothing, great for sensitive skin, and also the redness on my face and my PIE”
- “It's quite thick and gooey, a little stringy like snail mucin, but it doesn't feel slimy on your face”3:14–3:26
- “This just glides and spreads across really easily on the face”3:35–3:40
- “It just spreads and sinks in really nicely”3:45–3:50
- “It's very much focused on helping to repair and strengthen the skin barrier, which is something that my sensitive skin has really been loving this winter”3:55–4:00
- Source: My Simple Skincare Routine for Dry, Sensitive, Acne-Prone Skin - Mar 20, 2026
- “I love a skin barrier repairing product, especially during these colder months where the skin is so prone to flakiness, irritation, you name it”21:15–21:20
- “I love the texture of this product”21:33–21:37
- “This has a thick, rich, viscous, kind of gooey texture”21:37–21:43
- “I love this milky rich ampule”21:46–21:50
- “It just glides over the skin and sinks in really nicely”21:49–21:54
- “It is intensely nourishing and moisturizing while of course being soothing and aiding that skin barrier repair as well”21:51–21:58
- “It just really plumps up and moisturizes my skin, which I love during the winter”21:58–22:04
- “Despite how rich and viscous the texture of this is, it just sinks into the skin really nicely and it doesn't leave it feeling greasy or heavy at all”22:02–22:09
- Source: Best skincare of 2025: K-beauty and J-beauty favourites - Jan 18, 2026
- “This ampule helped bring my skin back every single time”11:37–11:49
- “I prefer using this over the regular centella ampule mainly because it's thicker and I find that this is more nourishing”11:47–11:52
- “It's like a milky toner that turns into a serum”11:57–12:06
- “It's thicker, it's more nourishing, but it's still lightweight for combo skin”12:10–12:16
- Source: Best Korean skincare products of the year: 2025 - Jan 3, 2026
- “If you use a strong activives in your routine like say ascorbic acid or your retinol”4:32–4:37
- “I use it as a buffer before my activives”4:40–4:46
- “I use this underneath my retinol or if I'm using a new product with activives in it, I use this underneath to prevent irritation”4:43–4:51
- “It reduces redness”
- “It improves barrier resilience”4:57–5:00
- “It helps my skin recover faster”5:00–5:04
- “It can be heavy for very oily skin”5:04–5:10
- “I like this better than the Sintella ampule because it's more moisturizing”5:08–5:14
- Source: Best Korean Serums for Combination Acne-Prone Skin 2025 - Jan 13, 2026
- “Very minimal ingredient list which you know having a lot of ingredients in a product isn't necessarily a bad thing but it's nice to have a really simple formula especially when you may be very sensitive trying to keep your routine very minimal”4:55–4:59
- “This is so hydrating, so soothing. It is like a hug on your face”5:54–6:01
- “When you have an impaired barrier, products that you put on your face they are likely to sting, to burn. This is very much quite the opposite”
- “It's thin enough that it deeply hydrates and helps support the moisture needs of your skin but it's lightweight enough that you could layer something on over it”6:14–6:19
- Source: Korean Skincare for Healing the Skin Barrier - Feb 21, 2025
- “It has this sort of milky gooey texture that I find very hydrating and not too greasy”8:34–8:39
- “My skin is more on the oily side so I find that this works really well as a moisturizer instead of moisturizer”8:40–8:46
- “This is a really nice soothing product for when my skin is irritated”8:46–8:49
- “After you put it on your skin or on my skin at least it sinks in really nicely it doesn't feel like sticky or anything it's just very lightweight and very hydrating”8:54–8:59
- Source: Viral Korean skincare products worth the hype - Jun 4, 2025
- “Comparing to other serums this one pretty thick”5:58–6:04
- “It just came with a really really little drop. This boy it's so annoying”6:04–6:09
- “It's just normal serum”6:22–6:25
- “It's okay but like we have many more other options”6:39–6:49
- Source: I tested 17 Skin1004 products, here's what I'd repurchase - Feb 24, 2026
- “Next up is Matrixle 10% from Skin 10004”1:02–1:07
- “This is a thicker serum, but it blends in beautifully”1:07–1:11
- “This deeply hydrates the skin”1:09–1:12
- “delivers the hyaluronic acid, the really small molecular weight, so it gets really deep into your skin”1:12–1:18
- “It also has ingredients to help fill in fine lines and promote more plump, juicy skin”1:16–1:23
- “This is basically a cream in a dropper”7:23–7:28
- “So thick it barely comes out”7:25–7:30
- “Effects unclear”
- “If it works, it's working silently. Too silently for me”7:31–7:39
- Source: I tested 17 Skin1004 products, here's what I'd repurchase - Feb 24, 2026
- “I can tell you I love it”
- “Even though it's a serum, it's actually more of a toner consistency. It's very watery”5:36–5:39
- “Azelaic acid is perfect for acne-prone skin because it really helps to control the skin tone, but it really helps with scarring”5:44–5:47
- “I've been using this to soothe it down, help with the redness, help with the scarring, and just kind of like heal my skin back to like a normal glow again”5:55–6:03
- “Even though it's really like watery, it still feels very like hydrating”6:11–6:14
- “It pairs really nicely and layers perfectly. This is the best kind of like layering kind of active ingredient serum”6:22–6:23
- “You can pair it with anything”
- “There's three types of azelaic, so there's the pure azelaic, but there's also two azelaic derivatives. So, it's kind of like targeting everything all at once in the most gentle way”
- Source: Trying hottest K-beauty skincare 2026 - Jun 23, 2026
- “Mild sting doesn't last long”6:55–7:01
- “Sensitive skin be careful”
- “Great lightest texture of the three”7:02–7:06
- “Absorbs fast. Very comfortable”7:04–7:09
- “More moisturizing than older skin”7:06–7:11
- “Great for dry, mature skin brightening”7:09–7:16
- “I didn't really notice, but as an ampoule, easy to use, no stress, solely choice”7:12–7:23
- Source: I tested 17 Skin1004 products, here's what I'd repurchase - Feb 24, 2026
- “I again have nothing too much to say about it. It's just a moisturizing serum”22:02–22:08
- “I used it evening and morning, didn't notice any soothing effect even though it's like Centella Teatrica thing”22:06–22:12
- “I used up the 100 ml version and I'm not planning to buy it again because it was like nothing, just a moisturizing serum”22:14–22:21
- Source: Yesstyle skincare bestsellers review - Mar 29, 2026
- “It is likewise a liquid, but it is a little bit thicker. It's a very subtle textural difference, and once it's on your face, you really can't tell the difference between the two”3:05–3:12
- “These are not in any way, shape, or form heavy at all”3:16–3:20
- “This one is more focused on hydration and barrier support”3:20–3:24
- “This product also contains poly glutamic acid and gluconolactone as well as soluble collagen”3:30–3:36
- “These are ingredients that really support replenishment of moisture within the outermost layers of the skin”3:36–3:42
- “This one also includes licorice root extract, which likewise supports the clearance of dark marks, but is very soothing and helpful for redness and sensitive skin”4:27–4:32
- “Any one of these products would be wonderful for supporting the needs of the skin barrier, calming the skin, and helping to support clearance of uneven skin tone, just brighten up and smooth skin texture”5:53–6:00
- “If you were to get the entire line, you can layer them and take advantage of the different ingredient combinations in one routine”6:07–6:11
- Source: Dermatologist Reviews New Korean Skincare Worth Buying - Apr 17, 2026
- “Slight sting when applying. Nothing crazy”7:39–7:44
- “Next morning, skin texture feels smoother”7:42–7:50
- “Better for dry aging skin”7:47–7:53
- “Just remember moisturizer and sunscreen are not optional”7:50–7:55
- Source: I tested 17 Skin1004 products, here's what I'd repurchase - Feb 24, 2026
Brand note
SKIN1004 is a K-beauty brand that's become a go-to for people who want their sunscreen to feel like skincare — lightweight, hydrating, and genuinely invisible on the skin. The Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum is the standout here, and it's hard to find a creator who doesn't call it their number one SPF: no white cast, no greasiness, sits beautifully under makeup, and actually soothes sensitive skin.
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