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Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Glow Sun Ampoule SPF 50+ PA++++
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About this product

SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen ampoule with Madagascar Centella and Probio-Cica, designed to deliver broad-spectrum sun protection with a luminous finish.

Full ingredients

Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Glycerin, Tromethamine, Panthenol, VP/​Hexadecene Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sodium Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Centella Asiatica Extract, Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Lauryl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

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Guru Score

68%

Mixed

4 experts · Moderate agreement

What the gurus are saying

The glow and fast-blending texture win praise, and reviewers especially note it suits dry skin with its nourishing feel and is friendly for acne-prone skin. One caveat: it buffs in so easily that ensuring full coverage can be tricky, and the barrier-boosting claim doesn't feel proven yet; the product feels like other cica-active K-beauty sunscreens rather than a standout.
Synthesized from 4 expert reviews · most recent take March 2026

What they liked

  • Fast-blending, lightweight texture
  • Nourishing feel for dry skin
  • Non-sticky, subtle glow finish

What they flagged

  • Buffs in so easily coverage is hard to verify

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Key actives

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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208SkinDoc
208SkinDoc
2.10M subs
~Yay
"This is the Madagascar Centella Probio Cica Glow Sun Ampoule SPF 50 plus PA 4 plus. It has a very nice texture and blends in even faster than the Then I Met You sunscreen."
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"This is the Madagascar Centella Probio Cica Glow Sun Ampoule SPF 50 plus PA 4 plus. It has a very nice texture and blends in even faster than the Then I Met You sunscreen."
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"I also have the Madagascar [Centella] sunscreen, but I'm not going to be using this one on the hike because it does not say that it's water resistant, and I'm going to be sweating a lot, so I want to stay protected as long as possible."
Kelly Driscoll
Kelly Driscoll
90k subs
~Nay
"I recently tried this one, this is a new release from Skin1004, and I do like the other products in the Probio-Cica line. I don't think I like this sunscreen though. This is very much like a first impression review that I'm giving you. I was very excited about this, but I think it's irritating my skin because every time I wear it, now granted it's only been a few times, every time I've worn it it's made my skin feel itchy."
AliceintheRabbitHole
AliceintheRabbitHole
59k subs
~Yay
"In the number one spot is the Skin1004 Probio-Cica Glow Sun Ampoule SPF50 plus PA4 plus. [...] This is [...] from Skin1004's line for dry skin, so it has much more of a nourishing and moisturizing feel compared to their other lines, and they delivered on a lightweight, fast to apply sunscreen that truly feels like it's made for dry skin. If you [...] have dry skin, I'd prefer this one just by a hair."
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"In the number one spot is the Skin1004 Probio-Cica Glow Sun Ampoule SPF50 plus PA4 plus. [...] This is [...] from Skin1004's line for dry skin, so it has much more of a nourishing and moisturizing feel compared to their other lines, and they delivered on a lightweight, fast to apply sunscreen that truly feels like it's made for dry skin. If you [...] have dry skin, I'd prefer this one just by a hair."
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"In usage it feels a little more like all the other sunscreens I've tried, it's nice, don't get me wrong, it's nice, but I was hoping I'd go wow, this is better than the Purito, and I'm not sure it is. This might be one where time will tell, but on first use it just feels like another sunscreen with those cica actives that [...] a lot of other K-beauty sunscreens also have. If you want a matte sunscreen I'd recommend J-beauty, if you want a moisturizing sunscreen, K-beauty."
No BS Beauty
No BS Beauty
89k subs
~Yay
"This one's a holy grail for many people. It's a great sunscreen. No scent to it. Chemical filters again. Pretty good job. [...] This is one of the most talked about sunscreens. For a lot of people, they really love it."
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"I know everyone else loves the other sunscreen from their lineup but this one has become my favorite. It's really lovely chemical sunscreen that has no scent to it. [...] It's just invisible, just like the other one, but it's got good filters in it. And again, no scent to it which is what I love. [...] It's literally invisible, non-greasy, non-sticky, works great under foundation. For beneficial ingredients we've got some soothing ingredients, panthenol, aloe, and centella."
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"This brand gets a lot of love for their other sunscreen, but this one actually now that I've tried it, I like it more than the other sunscreen they have. [...] It's a chemical sunscreen and it has panthenol, hyaluronic acid serum, [...] asic acid, centella, and peptides as well as snail mucin. It's got a really nice texture to it. It has asic acid, which is lovely for your skin, as well as other ingredients. It has no scent, but it does have fragrant extract in it, so keep that in mind."
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"It's going to be pretty darn friendly for acne prone skin. The only ingredient of concern for acne prone skin is lauric acid, so yeah pretty friendly. It also has ferulic acid which is a great antioxidant, so really wonderful list of ingredients. [...] It feels super nice on my skin, it gives a little bit of a glow, a little bit of a shiny finish. I'm usually loving this stuff."
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"This one's a holy grail for many people. It's a great sunscreen. No scent to it. Chemical filters again. Pretty good job. [...] This is one of the most talked about sunscreens. For a lot of people, they really love it."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Glow Sun Ampoule SPF 50+ PA++++?

SPF 50+ PA++++ sunscreen ampoule with Madagascar Centella and Probio-Cica, designed to deliver broad-spectrum sun protection with a luminous finish.

Is Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Glow Sun Ampoule SPF 50+ PA++++ worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 68%.

What is Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Glow Sun Ampoule SPF 50+ PA++++'s Guru Score?

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Glow Sun Ampoule SPF 50+ PA++++ holds a Guru Score of 68%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.

Who is Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Glow Sun Ampoule SPF 50+ PA++++ best for?

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Glow Sun Ampoule SPF 50+ PA++++ is generally suited to sensitive skin.

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