SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum: What It Is and How to Use It

Product guide · Al Mahara · Updated 1 Nov 2026

The Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum is a sunscreen from SKIN1004's Madagascar Centella range with a light, watery serum texture rather than a cream.

Facts below come from our product listing and SKIN1004's own page; sources are linked at the end.

What it is

Our listing describes it as an SPF50+ PA++++ chemical sunscreen with a fast-absorbing, serum-like texture that doesn't feel sticky or leave a white cast.

SKIN1004 sells a different formula in the US, labelled SPF50 'UV', with US-approved filters. The version we stock is the SPF50+ PA++++ one described here.

Key ingredients

Centella asiatica, the plant behind 'cica', is combined with a hyaluronic acid complex for hydration. Our listing also names green tea and broccoli extracts.

For what centella is and what the research shows, see our centella guide.

Who it suits

SKIN1004 suggests it for dry, normal and combination skin. People who dislike the feel of cream sunscreens often prefer a serum texture.

Our listing describes it as suitable for sensitive skin, but test it on a small area first if your skin reacts easily.

How to use it

  1. Apply it as the last step of your morning skincare, on every area exposed to the sun.
  2. Use at least a teaspoon for the face, as the American Academy of Dermatology suggests.
  3. Reapply every two hours outdoors, and after sweating or swimming.

Where it fits in your routine

If you like centella, the same range has toners, ampoules and creams. Use one centella product per step rather than layering several.

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Sources

Product facts are taken from these pages and our product listings. This is a product guide, not a personal review.

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