SKIN1004

Purity, straight from the source. SKIN1004 is the Korean brand built around Madagascan Centella Asiatica, harvested from pristine environments for its soothing, skin strengthening power. Minimalist and highly effective, the signature Centella line calms sensitivity, supports the barrier and delivers lasting hydration for every skin type. Discover clean, efficacy led Korean skincare online in Ireland at SkinShop.ie.

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SKIN1004 FAQs

What is SKIN1004 known for?

Centella asiatica, grown in Madagascar, which is where the range takes its name. Almost everything the brand makes is built around it.

Centella is a calming ingredient, so SKIN1004 suits skin that runs red or reactive. The formulas are simple and the prices are reasonable, which is why the range is usually recommended as a first step into Korean skincare rather than a luxury buy.

What is the difference between the Teca, Probio-Cica and Tone Brightening ranges?

They are the same plant aimed at different jobs.

Teca is the concentrated calming line, for skin that is irritated or recovering. Madagascar Centella Teca Ampoule, Teca Soothing Toner and Teca Cream
Probio-Cica adds fermented ingredients and leans on barrier support. Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule and Probio-cica Essence Toner
Tone Brightening is the one aimed at dullness and uneven tone rather than redness. Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule and the larger Tone Brightening Capsule Jumbo Ampoule
Hyalu-Cica pairs centella with hyaluronic acid for hydration. Hyalu-Cica Brightening Toner

If you are not sure, the plain Madagascar Centella Ampoule sits underneath all of them and is the safest starting point.

Where should I start with SKIN1004?

One ampoule is the whole brand in a single product, so start there.

Madagascar Centella Ampoule is the original and the one most people mean when they talk about SKIN1004. Add Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil if you wear sunscreen daily, and Madagascar Centella Teca Cream or Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream to finish.

That is a complete routine in three steps. Build out from there once you know how your skin takes it.

Which SKIN1004 sunscreen should I choose?

There are two and they feel quite different.

Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF50+ PA++++ is the lighter, more matte one
Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50 is more of a hydrating serum texture and suits drier skin

Both are high protection. Apply generously as the last step of your morning routine, because using too little is the most common reason a sunscreen underperforms.

Is SKIN1004 suitable for sensitive skin?

It is one of the better ranges for it. Centella is used specifically to calm skin down, and the formulas avoid the high strength actives that tend to cause trouble.

Madagascar Centella Ampoule, Teca Cream and Madagascar Centella Quick Calming Pad are the gentlest places to start.

The two to introduce more slowly are the Tone Brightening products and the Poremizing Quick Clay Stick Mask, since brightening and clay both ask a bit more of the skin. Patch test if you react easily.

Can I use SKIN1004 alongside retinol and acids?

Yes, and it is a sensible pairing. Centella is not an active and does not compete with anything, so it layers around your treatment steps without a clash.

A calming ampoule or cream over a retinol is a standard way to make the retinol easier to tolerate.

If your skin is already sore, drop the actives for a couple of weeks and use the calming products on their own until it settles.