No. 43
in skincare
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How it works.
58% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 43 in skincare
Sample
17 redditors with explicit opinion · 10 positive · 1 negative · 6 neutral
Score
0.668 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 36–78% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Recommended — ≥50% positive. Mixed but more good than bad.
Sources
r/KoreanBeauty, r/AsianBeauty, r/MakeupAddictionCanada, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction + 3 more
Skin1004 · skincare
Recommended
centella soothing cream
r/KoreanBeautyr/AsianBeautyr/MakeupAddictionCanadar/30PlusSkinCarer/SkincareAddictionr/SkincareAddictionUK
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Lightweight centella serum loved for smoothing texture and calming skin. Reviews mix this with other Skin1004 products, not always the cream itself.
Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.6 from 2,502 reviews — that's roughly 90% positive.
On Reddit: 58% of 17 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 31 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
What redditors love
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Absorbs to nearly invisible, feels like smoothing primer
“Its my HG, dries down into almost nothing on my skin, feels like a smoothing primer almost.”
u/AbjectCat1239 · r/AsianBeauty →
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Noticeably improves skin texture with consistent use
“Skin1004 Centella Ampoule has done wonders to my skin texture.”
u/ehtran · r/MakeupAddictionCanada →
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Lightweight enough to layer in AM routines
“AM: rinse face water only. Skin1004 centella serum, The Ordinary beta glucan daily moisturizer gel”
u/Casey_Danger_P · r/MakeupAddictionCanada →
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Users repurchase and refuse to switch away
“I am not willing to part ways with my Biore and Skin1004 Centellas just yet.”
u/Throwra-ABsun · r/SkincareAddiction →
What they don’t
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One user devastated when product discontinued or changed
“I'm a little devastated bc this has been my holy grail sunscreen”
u/CauliflowerSure3228 · r/AsianBeauty →
Direct quotes
What 17 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/AbjectCat1239
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r/AsianBeauty
Its my HG, dries down into almost nothing on my skin, feels like a smoothing primer almost.
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u/Purple_Newspaper_477
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r/30PlusSkinCare
Love them! I also love Skin1004 Centella. Bought them in Korea when they were having end of the year sale!
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u/ehtran
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r/MakeupAddictionCanada
Skin1004 Centella Ampoule has done wonders to my skin texture.
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u/Throwra-ABsun
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r/SkincareAddiction
I am not willing to part ways with my Biore and Skin1004 Centellas just yet.
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u/CauliflowerSure3228
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r/AsianBeauty
I'm a little devastated bc this has been my holy grail sunscreen
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u/VioletMemento
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
I got a couple of 100ml tubes of Skin1004 centella sunscreen and it was amazing
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"i came across skin1004 centella ampoulle and pyunkyang yul Essence for now but not sure"
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"No clue what it does but it felt nice."
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"Right now I use: AM: rinse face water only. Skin1004 centella serum, The Ordinary beta glucan daily moisturizer gel"
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"I used it in conjunction with Skin1004 centella ampoule"
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"ramide complex moisturizers (Minimalist Cermaides, FormulaRx, Illyoon, Aestura, Skin1004 Centella Soothing) are better overall because they support the skin barrier.
Given, I’m almost"
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"Let me know if you want my thoughts so far on any products in the third pic!"
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"I have picked up some skin1004 centella ampoule to see if the extra hydration will help throughout the day."
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"skin1004 has the calming cream that I haven't tried that has dimethicone"
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"centella moisturizer by SKIN1004. At first glance I thought it was acne under skin but when I get closer I see t"
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Threads tracked
The conversations we're watching.
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r/AsianBeauty
Is Anyone Actually Reapplying Their Sunscreen Here
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r/30PlusSkinCare
When Your Bestie Goes To Japan And Hooks It Up
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r/MakeupAddictionCanada
How Do I Get Rid Of This Texture
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r/SkincareAddiction
Personal So Where Do We Buy Asian Sunscreens Now
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r/AsianBeauty
Apparently The Skin1004 Sunscreen Was Reformulated
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
I Hate How Spf Usually Only Comes In A 50Ml Tube
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r/KoreanBeauty
What K Beauty Product Do You Actually Repurchase
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r/KoreanBeauty
r/KoreanBeauty
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