Madagascar Centella Water Fit Sun Serum SPF 50 - K-Beauty Review - Korean Cosmetics 2025

1. Summary

Would I buy it again? Yes. Definitely. My rating 5 out of 5 stars Why? Finally an SPF I like to use (see below for more details)

2. Product SPECS

- Product name : Madagascar Centella Water Fit Sun Serum
- Manufacturer/Brand : SKIN1004 (Korea)
- Product type : chemical sunscreen / serum texture
- Suitable for which skin : all skin types – especially suitable for sensitive, oily and impure skin
- For which skin problems:
- Application: morning, 2 finger lengths for the whole face - Spread evenly, press in gently, reapply every 2-3 hours

When in the routine? After moisturizing

3. INCI list

Top ingredients (excerpt):
Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Madecassoside, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Panthenol, UV Filter Complex (Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone etc.)

3.1 Important active ingredients

3.2 Potentially irritating ingredients

4. Personal experience with the product

Sunscreens are a whole other topic for me. My body can tolerate pretty much anything, but my face? Unfortunately, not. After one or two days of using the wrong product, shine, blemishes, and redness appear – I notice it immediately.

So I was skeptical. But then came the surprise: This cream is extremely light, almost liquid , and it disappears instantly into the skin . No film, no shine, no unpleasant feeling. I even caught myself finally applying enough product—without forcing myself to.

Another thing I've noticed is that I use the cream more consistently now because I enjoy applying it . That alone is a game changer.

After about a week of daily use: no irritation, no blemishes , no shine. For me, this is definitely one of the few SPFs that not only works, but that I actually want to use . And that's worth its weight in gold in the summer.

My own assessment:

• 🧴 Consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• ✨ Skin feel: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• 🧬 Tolerance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• 💧 No shine / no film: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

• 💸 Price-performance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½

Comment : Why not 5 out of 5 stars for price-performance?

The tube contains 50 ml , which can be empty after about 3 weeks with daily, generous use . There are comparable K-Beauty SPFs that offer similarly good ingredients and tolerability , but have larger quantities or a slightly lower price (e.g. Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun) . In some European shops, the price is €15+, plus shipping – this makes it a bit more difficult for repeat buyers, especially if you buy frequently.

Conclusion : Top quality, but at 50 ml it runs out pretty quickly – and compared to similar SPFs it's a bit more expensive per application.

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