Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream

No. There's no added fragrance and no essential oils in the formula, which makes it a good daily cream for sensitive skin. The only floral ingredient is rose flower water, a mild hydrosol near the end of the ingredient list. It has also completed a skin irritation test.

The box lists centella extract at 5,200 ppm, about 0.5%, and three forms of hyaluronic acid adding up to around 160 ppm. Together with glycerin, high in the formula, they keep skin hydrated and comfortable. Niacinamide and adenosine add Korean-certified brightening and wrinkle care, so the cream does more than moisturise.

Use it as the last step of your skincare, morning and evening. Take an appropriate amount, spread it over your face, then press gently with both palms to help it absorb, as the box recommends. In the morning, follow with sunscreen, such as the Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Sun Serum from the same line.

Both are certified for brightening and wrinkle care with niacinamide and adenosine. The Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream is lighter, fragrance-free and focused on hydration, with more centella (0.5%) and hyaluronic acid. The Centella Cream is richer, with shea butter and plant oils, and contains lavender and orange essential oils. For sensitive skin, choose Hyalu-Cica.

All three are fragrance-free. Choose Hyalu-Cica for light, everyday hydration with brightening and wrinkle care, for any skin type. Choose Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream for calming oily, red or breakout-prone skin. Choose Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream for very dry, tight skin that needs a richer, barrier-focused cream.

Yes. It's a light, non-greasy cream that absorbs quickly, so it suits oily and combination skin as well as normal skin, even in warmer months. Niacinamide also helps balance the look of shine over time. Very dry skin may want a richer cream at night, such as Dr. Althea 147, especially in winter.

Yes. Its fragrance-free, hydrating formula is a good partner for actives such as Celimax retinol, Cos De BAHA vitamin C or Skin1004 Azelaic Acid. Apply the active first, wait a minute, then follow with this cream to keep skin comfortable and hydrated. Always wear sunscreen during the day when using actives.

Yes. It's an easy everyday moisturiser for men: light, quick to absorb, fragrance-free and comfortable on freshly shaved skin. It also helps even out tone and soften the first fine lines over time. Apply after cleansing and shaving, morning and evening, and add sunscreen during the day.