Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++
What it's good for
Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.
Also called "cica," it calms redness, repairs the skin barrier, and speeds up recovery. The go-to for irritated or reactive skin.
Good for: Anti-inflammatory, Barrier repair
A pure hydrator that holds water in your skin. Makes skin look plumper and smoother almost immediately.
Good for: Hydrating
A multitasker that calms redness, evens out skin tone, and helps oily skin balance out. One of the safest do-a-little-of-everything ingredients.
Good for: Brightening, Barrier repair, Anti-inflammatory
A modern UVA filter common in Korean and European sunscreens. It fills the long-wave UVA gap that UVB-focused filters cannot cover and is valued for remaining stable during sun exposure.
Good for: Sun protection
A high-efficiency UVB filter behind many elegant high-SPF Korean and European formulas. It contributes strong burn protection without requiring the heavier filter load of less efficient UVB absorbers.
Good for: Sun protection
A modern broad-spectrum filter known as Tinosorb M. It adds stable UVA and UVB coverage; because it is particulate, some formulas may show a slight cast depending on filter size and the rest of the base.
Good for: Sun protection
A high-efficiency UVB and short-UVA filter used in modern Korean and European sunscreens. It supports high protection with less filter weight, which can help a formula feel lighter.
Good for: Sun protection
Evidence behind the ingredients
Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.
Also called "cica," it calms redness, repairs the skin barrier, and speeds up recovery. The go-to for irritated or reactive skin.
Hur N et al., A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Assessing the Effects of Oral Centella asiatica Extract on Skin Aging-Related Parameters in Middle-Aged Korean Women, Nutrients 2026
Borowicz KK et al., Geroprotective Potential of Centella asiatica: Modulation of Cellular Aging, Nutrients 2026
Witkowska K et al., Topical Application of Centella asiatica in Wound Healing: Recent Insights into Mechanisms and Clinical Efficacy, Pharmaceutics 2024;16(10):1252 — modern hydrogel and nanostructured Centella delivery systems accelerate wound healing across wound types
A pure hydrator that holds water in your skin. Makes skin look plumper and smoother almost immediately.
Karabat MU, Tuncer MC. Effects of hyaluronic acid on skin at the cellular level: a systematic review. Rev Assoc Med Bras. 2025;71(8):e20250208. — Systematic review of 45 studies found low-molecular-weight HA stimulates keratinocyte proliferation and migration while high-molecular-weight HA drives skin hydration, supporting topical HA as an effective skin-hydrating and barrier-supporting ingredient.
Bravo B et al., Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence, Dermatology and Therapy 2022;12(12):2657-2680 — HA-based cosmeceuticals reliably improve hydration and signs of skin aging
Lee SG et al., Hyaluronan Oligosaccharides Improve Rosacea-Like Phenotype through Anti-Inflammatory and Epidermal Barrier-Improving Effects, Annals of Dermatology 2020
A multitasker that calms redness, evens out skin tone, and helps oily skin balance out. One of the safest do-a-little-of-everything ingredients.
Moro F et al., Skin Cancer Prevention and Antiaging: Role of Nicotinamide, International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2026
Passeron T et al., An Investigator-Blinded, Randomized Trial of a Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen Containing Sclareolide and Niacinamide, Dermatology and Therapy (Heidelberg) 2026
Vergilio MM et al., Topical Formulation with Niacinamide Combined with 5 MHz Ultrasound for Improving Skin Ageing, Current Medicinal Chemistry 2025
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A modern UVA filter common in Korean and European sunscreens. It fills the long-wave UVA gap that UVB-focused filters cannot cover and is valued for remaining stable during sun exposure.
Ye F et al. Ultrafast excited-state energy dissipation pathway of diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate (DHHB) via the nanoparticles. Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences. 2023;22(9):2133-2142.
Serpone N. Sunscreens and their usefulness: have we made any progress in the last two decades? Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences. 2021;20(2):189-244 — review of sunscreen-filter photochemistry, spectral coverage, stability, and formulation.
A high-efficiency UVB filter behind many elegant high-SPF Korean and European formulas. It contributes strong burn protection without requiring the heavier filter load of less efficient UVB absorbers.
Serpone N. Sunscreens and their usefulness: have we made any progress in the last two decades? Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences. 2021;20(2):189-244 — review of sunscreen-filter photochemistry, spectral coverage, stability, and formulation.
Sobanska AW, Pyzowski J. Quantification of sunscreen ethylhexyl triazone in topical skin-care products by normal-phase TLC/densitometry. ScientificWorldJournal. 2012;2012:807516.
A modern broad-spectrum filter known as Tinosorb M. It adds stable UVA and UVB coverage; because it is particulate, some formulas may show a slight cast depending on filter size and the rest of the base.
Serpone N. Sunscreens and their usefulness: have we made any progress in the last two decades? Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences. 2021;20(2):189-244 — review of sunscreen-filter photochemistry, spectral coverage, stability, and formulation.
Liuti F, Borrego L. Contact dermatitis caused by Tinosorb M: the importance of patch testing with pure methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol. Contact Dermatitis. 2015;73(3):192-193.
Herzog B et al. In vivo and in vitro assessment of UVA protection by sunscreen formulations containing either butyl methoxy dibenzoyl methane, methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, or microfine ZnO. International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 2002;24(3):170-185.
A high-efficiency UVB and short-UVA filter used in modern Korean and European sunscreens. It supports high protection with less filter weight, which can help a formula feel lighter.
Serpone N. Sunscreens and their usefulness: have we made any progress in the last two decades? Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences. 2021;20(2):189-244 — review of sunscreen-filter photochemistry, spectral coverage, stability, and formulation.
Stiefel C, Schwack W. Rapid screening method to study the reactivity of UV filter substances towards skin proteins by high-performance thin-layer chromatography. International Journal of Cosmetic Science. 2013;35(6):588-599.
Schakel DJ, Kalsbeek D, Boer K. Determination of sixteen UV filters in suncare formulations by high-performance liquid chromatography. Journal of Chromatography A. 2004;1049(1-2):127-130.
Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.
Full ingredient list
Everything on the package label, not just the tracked actives above.
- Contains silicones: Caprylyl MethiconeNo irritancy evidence. CIR rates this safe as used; some shoppers avoid it by preference.
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Listed in the order printed on the package. By regulation, ingredients at 1% or higher are listed in descending order by concentration, so the first entry is the largest part of the formula.
- Water
- Dibutyl Adipate
- Propanediol
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
- Niacinamide
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Caprylyl Methicone
- Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
- Glycerin
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Butylene Glycol
- Centella Asiatica Extract(9,800Ppm)
- Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract
- Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract
- Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract
- Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Sprout Extract
- Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract
- Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate(10Ppm)
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- Decyl Glucoside
- Tromethamine
- Carbomer
- Acrylates /C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Adenosine
- Xanthan Gum
- T-Butyl Alcohol
- Tocopherol
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid(Ppm)
- Inositol
- Hyaluronic Acid(0.01Ppm)
- Pentylene Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
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