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SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream for sensitive skin

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  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for sensitive skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate moisturizing for your normal skin, with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate providing hydration and plumping effects that you will notice.
  • While the formula includes Centella Asiatica Extract and Hyaluronic Acid for soothing and barrier support, it lacks specialized ingredients to directly address your redness and irritation concerns.
  • The product is safe for your sensitive skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components.

How to apply

  • Use this soothing AM and PM routine every day to keep your normal skin calm. Always remember to apply SPF in the morning after your moisturizer.
  • Apply your moisturizer after your toner in the morning, and after your serum in the evening. This step locks in hydration and protects your skin.
  • Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer evenly across your face. Avoid rubbing to keep your sensitive skin happy and calm.
  • You can apply this gentle formula on dry or slightly damp skin for the best comfort. It works wonderfully on clean skin to soothe redness and irritation.
  • Do a patch test before your very first use to check your skin's reaction. Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes .

People Say

★4.7Overall rating based on 700+ reviews

This lightweight gel-cream is widely celebrated by users with oily, combination, and sensitive skin for its ability to provide deep hydration without clogging pores or leaving a greasy residue. While the Centella Asiatica formula effectively soothes redness and calms acne-prone skin, users with very dry skin often report it is not occlusive enough to be used as a standalone moisturizer, particularly in colder climates.

Highlights

  • Lightweight & fast-absorbing Mostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly into skin”
    • “feels like water”
    • “glides on effortlessly”
    • “disappears within seconds”
    • “super light texture”
  • Non-greasy hydration Often Mentioned
    • “leaves no oily film”
    • “perfect for oily combo skin”
    • “hydrating but matte finish”
    • “doesn't look shiny”
    • “great under makeup”
  • Acne-safe formula Sometimes Noted
    • “didn't cause new breakouts”
    • “safe for fungal acne”
    • “pores feel clear”
    • “non-comedogenic”
    • “helped clear my skin”
  • Soothing & calming Sometimes Noted
    • “calms my redness”
    • “soothed my breakouts”
    • “feels cool on application”
    • “reduced irritation overnight”
    • “gentle on sensitive skin”
  • Not enough moisture Sometimes Noted
    • “too light for winter”
    • “skin felt tight later”
    • “need to layer it”
    • “not moisturizing enough alone”
    • “better as a summer lotion”
  • Runny consistency Rarely Noted
    • “spills out of tube”
    • “very watery texture”
    • “comes out too fast”
    • “messy cap”
    • “hard to control amount”
  • Slight initial stickiness Rarely Noted
    • “tacky for a few minutes”
    • “sticky before drying down”
    • “leaves a slight film initially”
    • “feels gummy at first”

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Questions and answers

How well does SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream work for sensitive skin?

This cream works decently for sensitive skin, providing safe hydration without harsh ingredients, though it lacks specialized components to directly address redness and irritation. A product of this type needs highly effective soothing ingredients like fermented Centella Asiatica, cica ceramides, and nourishing oils to target redness and irritation while strengthening the skin barrier.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for sensitive skin?

This cream works for sensitive skin because it contains Centella Asiatica Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate, which help calm and hydrate. To be a better fit for this skin, a moisturizing treatment of this type needs fermented Centella Asiatica, Cica Ceramide, and nourishing oils to soothe redness and irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for sensitive skin?

Centella asiatica extract helps calm sensitive skin and keeps it comfortable by easing irritation and supporting moisture retention. Using this ingredient helps soothe redness and supports a healthy skin barrier with a very low likelihood of irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for sensitive skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps calm and hydrate sensitive skin while supporting the skin barrier to keep it soft and comfortable. Clinical studies show it improves surface moisture and reduces dryness, roughness, and redness without irritation.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018

Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?

This moisturizing treatment goes in the evening routine after your soothing toner and treatment, or as a moisturizer when other products fit your sensitive skin better by adding targeted soothing ingredients to calm redness and irritation.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this cream with retinol by applying your retinol first and following it with this moisturizer to help keep your skin calm. A moisturizer like this supports your skin barrier when using strong treatments, though sensitive skin needs specialized ingredients for redness and irritation.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this cream?

You can use this moisturizing treatment twice daily to keep your skin hydrated and supported. Regular daily application helps improve moisture levels and skin comfort while remaining gentle on sensitive skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021

Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?

This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on sensitive skin because it is free of harsh ingredients and has a safe profile. However, it lacks specialized ingredients to directly address redness and irritation, meaning sensitive skin prone to redness needs extra calming plant extracts and barrier-repairing components.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on the body. The skin in these areas is often thinner and benefits from products that provide gentle hydration without harsh ingredients, though a product of this type needs extra soothing extracts and richer hydrators to fully care for sensitive body and eye skin.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.

What the research says

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
  • Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.

    Molecules, 2023
  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.

    The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008
  • Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2005
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

Why other moisturizers fit sensitive skin better

  • A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • A dexpanthenol-containing cream accelerated skin barrier repair, increased stratum corneum hydration, reduced skin roughness, and decreased skin redness compared to vehicle and untreated controls in sodium lauryl sulphate-irritated skin.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2002

Ingredients

Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sorbitol, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sedum Sarmentosum Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Adenosine, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Disodium Edta, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hedera Helix Stem Extract Leaf, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract Olive Leaf Extract, Cranberry Fruit Extract, Fructan, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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