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86% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 17 in skincare
Sample
76 redditors with explicit opinion · 32 positive · 5 negative · 0 neutral
Score0.865 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 72–94% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Recommended — ≥50% positive. Mixed but more good than bad.
Sources
r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare, r/KoreanBeauty, r/r/KoreanBeauty, r/AsianBeautyAdvice
Skin1004 · skincare
Recommended
Skin1004 sun serum
r/AsianBeautyr/koreanskincarer/KoreanBeautyr/r/KoreanBeautyr/AsianBeautyAdvice
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
SPF50+ that feels like a hydrating serum—dewy, lightweight, the oily-skin favorite of the BoJ/Round Lab trio. Can sting reactive eyes.
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Direct quotes
What 81 redditors actually said.
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u/boleitea
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r/AsianBeauty
ocean and we get a lot of moisture in the air. Before trying this sunscreen, my other go-to sunscreens were Skin1004 Hyalu-cica Water-fit Sun Serum and Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit. Those two have the least glowy/dewy finish on me, but I would still be left with a
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u/No-Mayo1
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r/AsianBeauty
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics **3.** Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel **4.** SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-fit Sun Serum **5.** ROUND LAB - 1025 Dokdo Sunscreen **6.** ROUND LAB - Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen I also plan to try ou
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u/TheChampagn3
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r/AsianBeauty
it helping under makeup much. For me this one is okay but I also don’t like the smell. Repeat- maybe not **Skin1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 50ml** This one might be better for summer as I’ve only tried it in winter/spring but my skin felt kind of tight wearing thi
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u/Odd_Conclusion2782
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r/KoreanBeauty
the skin1004 sun serum is super moisturizing but still lightweight
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"it for nighttime, but little bit sticky, still has that sticky texture even in the morning. Sunscreens Skin1004 Hyalu Cica Water-Fit Sun Gel & BoJ Rice Relief Sunscreen - Hydration not so much, leaves little bit white…"
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"And I mean HOLY GRAIL. a sunscreen you can't imagine your skincare without. Mine is skin1004 hyalu cica water fit sun serum, a sunscreen that makes me want to wear a sunscreen. Lol."
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"like to have a mix of stuff. **Sunscreens below** Beauty of Joseon- Relief Sun Beauty of Joseon- Aqua-fresh SKIN 1004- Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum (and mini stick) Rohto Mentholatum- Skin Aqua S…"
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"Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics **3.** Isntree - Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel **4.** SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-fit Sun Serum **5.** ROUND LAB - 1025 Dokdo Sunscreen **6.** ROUND…"
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"ocean and we get a lot of moisture in the air. Before trying this sunscreen, my other go-to sunscreens were Skin1004 Hyalu-cica Water-fit Sun Serum and Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Moisture Airyfit. Those two have the l…"
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"corsx balancium Ceramide cream (only around nose, mouth and chin). I wait around 10 or so minutes and apply skin1004 hydrating sun serum. After 5 minutes I proceed with makeup (city color pink corrector and clio killc…"
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"it helping under makeup much. For me this one is okay but I also don’t like the smell. Repeat- maybe not **Skin1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 50ml** This one might be better for summer as I’ve only tried…"
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"European SPFs irritating my skin and eyes. Thankfully I found two products that work really well for me. ⭐ SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum Excellent sunscreen. Lightweight, hydrating, com…"
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"some restocks and multiple sunscreens including: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh (Double Pack) Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum (Double Pack + bought 2) Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery…"
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"E Ferulic Acid Serum Jumbo La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+ Ultra-Repairing Soothing Balm **Sunscreens**: Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen Nive…"
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",im a couch potato so i dont really [know.My](http://know.My) only sunscreem this year other than the fake skin1004 sun serum i got (long story ) .Used to be a sunscreens not necessary type of person (i know ,ew ) ,bu…"
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"Eye mask: HARUHARU bakuchiol eye cream Moisturising cream: S.NATURE Aqua Squalane Moisturizing Cream SPF: SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ Here is the link: [https://www.instag…"
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"I think I finally found the sunscreen that works for my dry, sensitive skin 🙌 I've been trying to find something that doesn't make my eyes burn like crazy and so far this one seems to be it. I love how hydrating but l…"
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"4x SKIN 1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream [75ml] 1x SKIN 1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum Twin Pack [50ml x 2 pcs] Gollum had his ring and I have this sunscreen. It's the on…"
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"Melano CC moisture cream + Melano cc essence (which I ran out of) * Cosrx Aloe soothing sun cream. * Skin1004 Hyalu-cica Water-fit sun serum."
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"It’s that time of the season and picked up sunscreens to last me - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Serum - first time using it. Heard amazing things about it. Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel - loved th…"
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"+ retinal = no irritation and soft under eyes rice + probiotics sunscreen, it feels like skincare not spf skin1004 sun serum rom&nd glosting gloss, glossy but not heavy laneige lip mask, i use it all day not just at n…"
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"oil slick. I am considering Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Aqua Fresh Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice and B5 Skin1004 Hyalu Cica Water Fit Sun Serum Numbuzin No 1 Clear Filter Sun Essence Which one works best for combo …"
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"acne prone **Climate:** humid subtropical **Other products in skincare routine:** Tretinoin cream 0.05%, Skin1004 hyalu-cica water-fit sun serum, Mediheal vitamide brightening toner pads **AM routine:** wash with plai…"
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"light gel cream, S.Nature aqua squalane moisturising cream, Numbuzin no.1 clear filter sun essence, SKIN1004 hyalu-cica water-fit sun serum, (non-asian beauty) Dermal therapy SPF50+ lip balm x4, VT Cosmetics cica bubb…"
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"eye cream 3. Torriden dive in serum Or medicube zero pore serum 2.0 4. Medicube zero pore cream 2.0 5. Skin 1004 hyalu cica water-fit sunscreen"
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"- my HG. Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream - great for nights when I use retinol. Too oily otherwise. Skin1004 Water-Fit SPF50 - I tried it recently and liked it. should be great for the summer. Everything else …"
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"Is it very similar to the Skin1004 hyalu-cica sunscreen? As in, if I am already using one is there a significant difference that makes the other worth trying?"
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"Disappointed: Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum - my friends raved about this product so much but my skin hated it 😭 it always left a greasy film on my oily-combo skin, never felt like it ful…"
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"Is their hyalu-cica water-fit different from regular hyalu-cica? The hyalu-cica without Water-fit has been HG for me."
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"I literally just made the same purchase with Skin1004’s sun serum recently and was so disappointed :/ I’m oily/combo as well but was wanting a more hydrating sunscreen (I’ve usually used mattifying ones) but this one …"
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"Sunscreens * SKIN1004 hyalucica waterfit sun serum: (\~2 months) I reviewed this at the start of the year but I wanted to add some new thoughts. I have been mostly using this on my arms and tattoos and it seems to wor…"
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"I'm aware of the new labelling regulations. HOWEVER, there is really a difference. I noticed that the "new" hyalu-cica water fit sun serum has a slight distinct "smell". I will use it today as our classes have resumed…"
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"SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum is available in 100ml"
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"Moist Cream. - Haru Haru Wonder Black Rice Sunscreen. - Probioderm Collagen Tone Up sunscreen. - Skin 1004 Hyalu Cica Sunscreen. - Foretderm Derma Relief Vegan sunscreen (sample). - Hera Tone Up sunscreen (sample). - …"
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"want pdrn collagen products, Medicube, Biodance, VT cosmetics and Round Labs have a great line. Sunblock: **skin 1004 Centella water fit sunscreen**"
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"cleanser, Torriden dive in cream, Aestura atobarrier cream (if you need a thicker winter moisturizer), and skin1004 hyalu cica sun serum and/or haruharu wonder black rice airyfit sunscreen"
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"I haven't tried all 3 but I like SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum. It dries down the cleanest and doesn’t feel slick by midday. Oily skin too."
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"cold. I also love their Pro-C Serum as a great Vita C option for AM. Sunscreen: THIS IS A MUST. Skin1004 Hyalu Cica Sunscreen SPF50. I also love Centellian24 Madeca Shield and Cellfusion-C Aquatica sunscreen - these a…"
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"post because like you, I also just learned about the new policy and about to panic buy lol. I also like the skin1004 hyalu-cica water fit sun serum. I also use BOJ aqua rice."
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"Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50 is great. Purito Seoul Daily Soft Touch SPF50 is good too. The BOJ Aqua Fresh for oily skin peels unfortunately. For oily skin- the HadaLabo Koi Gokujyun UV Perfect Gel ak…"
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"and applying 20 minutes before going out and reapplying every 1-2 hours. In terms of recommendations, the Skin1004 Hyaluronic Cica water fit sunscreen is the obvious choice. Personally I also really like the Mixsoon C…"
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"sunscreen, no supplements. I ordered round lab sunscreen and sun stick and skin1004 sun serum."
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"Super oily acne-prone skin here and my favorite sunscreens so far are the Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum, the Beauty of Joseon Aqua-Fresh sunscreen (blue cap), and the Dr. Althea Green Tea Fresh sunscreen (gr…"
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"Illiyoon Ato concentrate cream (can be heavy on t-zone), Beauty of Joseon probiotics sun relief SPF or Skin1004 water fit sun serum"
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"Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream (for when I'm really dry) \*These are all pretty lightweight! Sunscreen: SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum, NIVEA Japan UV Super Water Gel SPF50"
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"I love Skin1004 Hyalu CICA Water-fit Sun Serum and my skin does too. I have combination skin and it gives the right amount of moisture and no white cast. I also like SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Glow Sun A…"
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"The Skin1004 water-fit is really nice, a bit less dewy than the Biore watery Essence. My derm urges me to use mineral sunscreens so I tried Skin1004’s mineral “air-fit” and it is lovely too. It’s only spf30 but I wear…"
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"For dry skin and combo skin, the Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum. Very lightweight and moisturizing. I have super oily skin so I tend to use it in the winter. I don’t even have to use a moi…"
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"Filter Sun Essence SPF 50+ PA ++++ - Goodal - Heartleaf Calming Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ --- 1. SKIN1004 – Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ Summer rating: 3/10 Every time I tri…"
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"Skin1004 Water Fit Madagascar sunscreen. 🫰🏼"
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"If you mean the skin1004 hyalu cica water fit sun serum then it’s a great choice!"
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"For chemical sunscreen SKIN 1004 - Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50 is one of my favorites. I also like using a tinted mineral sunscreen water resistant for outdoor activities like DRMTLGY and…"
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"I recommend you try SKIN 1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF 50 before trying the Round Lab. It’s thinner and lighter in consistency so it might suit you better."
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"Skin1004 Centella Hyalu-Cica sun serum >>> BoJ spf 🤪 I will die on this hill."
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"But I’m someone who goes HEAVY on hydration/moisturization every day. Personally, if I wanted the glow of Skin1004 Hyalu-Cica but a sunscreen that feels a bit more hydrating, I’d recommend this one from Innisfree. But…"
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"I did forget to mention I actually have an order from YesStyle with the skin1004 hyalu cica sun serum. Then Nivea super water gel from stylevana (I know this one is only pa+++ and not pa++++) but it’s better than what…"
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"before this) Illiyoon Ato Ceramide Cream - skin1004 light cleansing oil - round lab 1025 dokdo cleanser - skin1004 hyalu cica waterfit sun serum 💙💙"
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"Soonjung Director Moisture Sun Cream has neither, but tend to be more moisturizing and is not waterproof. Skin1004 hyalu cica water fit sun serum is also fairly gentle for me, but does contain niacinamide."
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"rice probiotic ESSENCE Jumiso peptide 95 snail mucin N*mbzn no3 softening serum Illiyoon ato ceramide cream Skin1004 hyalu-cica water fit sunscreen (daytime) Tbh, using the mdicbe airshot device has made my pores smal…"
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"ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel"
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"Hyalu-cica water fit sunscreen, I have dry skin and most sunscreen make me look dull and gives me dry patches but this one makes my skin look glowy and doesn't gives me those dry patches or tan plus doesn't pill under…"
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"due to the sea sponge spicules so avoid these. I haven't tried a lot of their products but I like the hyalu-cica sun serum and hate the poremizing clay stick. Consider Isntree too, most of their products are vegan and…"
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"and peeling and i can say, this might be my #1 holy grail! i’ve used garnier, i am even using the popular skin1004 sun serum. don’t like them. this is the best for me. why? because it feels like i’m not wearing anythi…"
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"Same here! I also like the blue formulation of the BOJ sunscreen (haven't tried the other one), but Skin1004's "Madagascar Centella, Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit sun serum" is the one that I like the most and will be rebuying."
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"Skin1004 Water Fit Sun Serum is not the original Korean formula. It’s the US formulation. You can tell because it says Broad Spectrum SPF. It’s also very overpriced. If you love the original Korean formula, you are ve…"
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"it's my HG! I haven't tried anything else yet. Might try their Cica line. (The "Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum"). Friends who have used the viral golden ampoule said it was gentle but did nothing r…"
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"I also really like the SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Airy fit sunscreen (or similar sounding name). It’s not as lightweight as the others imo but I still really like it. I find my favourite K-beauty sunscreens are similarly pri…"
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"SKIN 1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ I also liked Anessa Mild Milk but the Skin 1004 is cheaper so it's perfect for daily use for me"
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"me that greasy sunscreen look, plus, I really like the type of packaging with the thin tip. 5/5 WRP. * SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum: (\~2 months) Another good lightweight sunscreen that has a slightly more …"
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"Any thoughts on how it compares to Skin 1004’s Hyalu Cica Water Serum sunscreen?"
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"I have similar skin type and that skin1004 sun serum broke me out so bad and gave me horrible closed comedones. I was so disappointed and let down. It also just felt too heavy on my skin when i applied the adequate am…"
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"rice hyaluronic toner Serum - Anua Azealaic acid 10+ Moisturizer - Aestura ATOBarrier365 Cream Sunscreen- Skin1004 hyalu-cica water fir sun serum Night routine Cleanser - Skin1004 Ampoule Foam Toner - TirTir Milky Ton…"
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"Deep Protect and Care Gel (Not vegan) Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV (wears well under makeup, not vegan) Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Hyaluronic-Cica water fit sun serum (vegan) Roundlab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscre…"
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"are: Round Lab Dokdo cleanser, Illiyoon Ato cream or Aestura 365 cream, and either BOJ sun relief SPF OR Skin1004 waterfit sun serum. As my PDRN serum I tried Medicube pink, Genabelle hyper booster and settled on Reju…"
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"Obsessed with the skin1004 sun serum and the Haruharu wonder sunscreen! The Numbuzin No. 1 sunscreen is so good too!"
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"the skin1004 hyalu waterfit sunscreen is very hydrating and gives a shiny finish.im on my 2nd tube now and it doesn’t break me out."
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"Hows the texture on the skin1004 hyalu-cica sunscreen? I'm torn between that and BOJ aqua fresh."
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