SKIN1004 MADAGASCAR CENTELLA PROBIO-CICA NOURISHING MASK 22ML

100% Genuine • Fragrance-Free • FA-Conditional* • Halal-Friendly* • Vegan-Friendly*

*See the Allergens, Conscious Formulation, and Sensory Profile sections below for exactly what each badge is based on.

Empathy note: if your skin feels reactive, tight, or "angry" after a day of AC-to-heat swings or an over-cleansing streak, this mask is built for that exact moment — a concentrated, rinse-free dose of barrier lipids and soothing actives rather than another active treatment to tolerate.

Pros: rich cream-ampoule essence rather than a thin watery one; combines three distinct Centella delivery formats (extract, ferment, purified actives) with a barrier-lipid ceramide; fragrance-free; no rinsing required.

Caveats: no brand-disclosed pH; several concentrations (Adenosine, Niacinamide, TECA complex, ferment filtrate) are not publicly disclosed; the cream-rich texture carries more FA-conditional emollients than the brand's thinner masks and toners; single-use packaging means no way to check remaining product before opening.

In Mauritius heat, sweat and surface sebum are often mistaken for dirt. Washing more than twice a day strips the acid mantle (target pH 4.5-5.5), and stripped skin responds by overproducing sebum — the exact oiliness the extra washing was meant to prevent.

This mask does not break that cycle on its own (it is not a cleanser), but it is a genuine rescue step inside it: Ceramide NP and Phytosphingosine supply the same lipid classes the acid mantle needs to rebuild, while the Centella-and-Probio-Cica essence calms the visible redness that usually accompanies a stripped barrier.

Classification: GREEN (safe for all ages, based on the declared INCI). This formula contains no retinoids, no exfoliating acids, and no benzoyl peroxide; Niacinamide and Adenosine are both considered mild, well-tolerated actives even for younger skin.

That said, Adenosine is an anti-aging-positioned ingredient with no real biological purpose for prepubescent or teen skin, which has not yet begun the collagen decline it targets — a teenager using this mask is doing so safely, but is not "treating" anything Adenosine is actually designed to address.

On a genuinely low-energy night, this mask qualifies as a legitimate minimum-viable routine: apply lying down, wait, pat in the rich essence, and sleep. The cream-ampoule texture leaves more of a residual film than a watery mask, which is a feature on a low-energy night since it doubles as the night's moisturizer.

1. When: AM or PM, most often PM, 2-3 times per week.
2. How much: One full sheet plus all the essence left in the pouch.
3. How: Unfold onto cleansed, dry skin, smooth out air bubbles, leave 10-20 minutes, then pat in the remaining essence — a separate moisturizer is usually unnecessary the same night.

Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

1. Gentle cleanser (if needed)
2. Hydrating toner
3. SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Nourishing Mask (occasional AM use — good before a stressful day or after a poor night's sleep leaves skin dull)
4. Lightweight serum (optional, usually redundant on mask days)
5. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

In humid Mauritius mornings, the humectants in this mask's essence (Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Hyaluronic Acid forms) draw ambient water from the air rather than from deeper skin — one reason this mask often feels more effective used before 10am than mid-afternoon in an air-conditioned office.

1. Double cleanse (oil cleanser then water-based cleanser if wearing sunscreen/makeup)
2. Hydrating toner
3. SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Nourishing Mask — 10-20 minutes
4. Pat in remaining essence
5. Light moisturizer only if skin still feels tight (often unnecessary given the mask's own oil/ceramide content)

On mask nights this step effectively replaces both a serum and much of a moisturizer at once — layering a separate rich cream on top usually just adds unneeded occlusion and raises pilling risk.

Technique: Pat/press the sheet down, do not rub — friction can dislodge full-skin contact and reduce essence absorption. Smooth from the center outward to remove air bubbles.

Required skin state: Clean and dry, applied after cleansing (and toner, if used).

Wait time: 10-20 minutes. Do not leave it on until it dries out — a drying sheet can begin pulling moisture back out of skin instead of delivering it.

Hands vs cotton pad: Hands deliver 100% of the leftover essence when patting it in; a cotton pad absorbs roughly 30-40% of it, so use clean fingertips for this step.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global rules: viscosity ladder runs thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, 10-15 minutes before sunscreen if going outdoors. Amount defaults: watery toner/essence 5-8 drops per layer; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops or 1 pump; eye product ½ rice-grain per eye; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; occlusive seal rice-grain to pea-size; sunscreen 2-finger rule for face. Hydrators like this mask work best on slightly damp skin; if the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers rather than adding more.

AM Maximum Stack

1. Rinse/gentle cleanse (optional)
2. pH-prep toner (optional)
3. Hydrating toner layers (optional)
4. Essence (optional)
5. Mist (optional)
6. Booster/soothing serum (optional — this mask can substitute for this step on mask days)
7. Antioxidant lane, choose one (optional)
8. Pigment support lane, choose one (optional)
9. Hydration serum lane (optional, usually skipped on mask days)
10. Oil-control lane, choose one (optional)
11. Peptide/repair lane (optional)
12. Eye cream (optional)
13. Moisturizer (often light or skipped on mask days given the essence's own emollient content)
14. Optional sealing layer (dry/AC days only)
15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable)
16. Lip SPF (optional)

In AM, prioritize comfort and SPF adherence over stacking. In high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM Maximum Stack

1. Micellar pre-cleanse (optional)
2. Oil cleanser/balm (if SPF/makeup)
3. Water cleanser
4. pH-prep toner (optional)
5. Hydrating toner layers (optional)
6. Essence (optional)
7. Soothing/barrier serum (optional, usually skipped on mask nights)
8. SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Nourishing Mask (anchor step, 2-3x/week) — 10-20 minutes, then pat in essence
9. Targeted serum (optional, only if non-conflicting — usually skipped on mask nights)
10. Moisturizer (optional — often redundant given the essence's own ceramide/oil content)
11. Sleeping mask (optional, skip on mask nights)
12. Occlusive seal (optional)
13. Spot treatment (as needed)
14. Lip sleeping mask (optional)

Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night. This mask carries no active lane of its own, so it never competes for that slot.

One-lane rule: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration steps like this mask can always accompany any of those lanes. If unsure, default to the safest lane — barrier/hydration — and reduce layers.

Tier: Medium-to-rich cream-ampoule essence held in the sheet — thicker than a typical watery hydrating mask, closer to a serum-cream hybrid, applied directly after cleansing/toning.

Layering rule: because the essence carries both water-phase humectants (Glycerin, HA forms) and oil-phase emollients (Macadamia Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ceramide NP), it functions as its own mini-emulsion; a heavy cream applied on top the same night is usually unnecessary and raises pilling risk.

Phase compatibility: emulsion (water- and oil-phase combined). It generally layers fine under a lightweight gel moisturizer if skin still feels tight, but a second rich cream on the same night is redundant.

Rest days: this mask carries no exfoliating or resurfacing active, so there is no biological requirement to space it out beyond convenience, budget, and packaging waste.

Overuse warning: using it daily will not damage skin the way overusing an acid or retinoid would, but the rich, emollient-heavy essence used every day on FA-prone skin can raise congestion risk over time — exceeding 2-3x/week does not speed up barrier repair, it just increases exposure to the FA-conditional emollient load for no added benefit.

Before starting this mask, your routine does not need any specific foundation product in place — it is one of the gentler, non-active formats in K-beauty and is commonly reached for during a barrier-recovery phase.

• Barrier repair: Ceramide NP and Phytosphingosine replenish two of the lipid classes the skin barrier is built from.
• Redness and reactivity: Centella Asiatica Extract and the Lactobacillus/Centella ferment filtrate are both positioned around calming visibly reactive skin.
• Dehydration: a multi-form hyaluronic acid/hydrolyzed HA combination plus glycerin and glycereth-26 draw and hold water across several depths.
• Secondary benefit — fine lines: Adenosine is a recognized skin-conditioning ingredient associated with mild wrinkle-support benefits in the general literature, though the concentration in this formula is not disclosed.

This mask cannot: replace daily SPF, treat active acne lesions or fungal-acne breakouts once they've flared, fade existing hyperpigmentation, or reverse structural collagen loss — it is a barrier-support and comfort treatment, not a corrective resurfacing product.

• SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule Foam — a mild, coconut-derived-surfactant cleanse that preps skin without stripping it before the mask. PM.
• SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Brightening Toner — a watery Centella-based toner that hydrates immediately before the mask goes on. PM.
• SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule (55ml) — a minimalist Centella gel-serum for the nights you're not masking, keeping the same hero active in your routine daily. AM or PM.
• SKIN1004 Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF50+ — protects the freshly calmed skin the morning after a PM mask session. AM.

Pilling pairs: low-to-moderate risk. Because this mask's own essence already carries oils and Ceramide NP, layering a second rich cream or heavy sunscreen straight after can pill — wait 60 seconds after patting in the essence, and consider skipping the extra cream that night.

Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which breaks down collagen, increases transepidermal water loss, and can trigger inflammatory breakouts and a compromised barrier. The redness and heat-flush that stress and Mauritius humidity both produce respond to the same calming, lipid-replenishing mechanism this mask targets.

Using this mask as an occasional reset after a visibly stressful, over-cleansed, or heat-flushed day is a reasonable use case — it addresses the surface symptoms (redness, barrier stress, dehydration) even though it cannot lower cortisol itself.

Film-Forming (uncertain) — this mask's essence contains genuine oil-phase ingredients (Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP), which can leave a light occlusive residue rather than a purely water-permeable finish once patted in.

If water contact for wudu matters to you, a light re-cleanse or wipe-down of the treated area before ablution is the safer choice on a mask night, since we cannot confirm the residue is thin enough to guarantee water reaches the skin normally.

Adilsons provides this assessment based on the product's physical properties. Rulings on wudu validity vary between scholars. Consult your own trusted Islamic authority.

MYTH: "A 'probiotic' mask means it contains live bacteria that recolonize your skin." REALITY: Based on the declared INCI, the relevant ingredient is a Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate — a postbiotic made of fermentation byproducts, not live bacteria. See the Microbiome and Ferment Science section below.

MYTH: "Leaving a rich sheet mask on longer, or overnight, gives better results." REALITY: Once the sheet starts drying, it can pull moisture back out of the skin instead of delivering it. Stick to the recommended 10-20 minutes and pat in the leftover essence rather than leaving the dry sheet on.

AC environment warning: in air-conditioned rooms, hyaluronic acid can draw moisture from your deeper skin layers instead of from the air. Because this mask's essence also carries barrier lipids (Ceramide NP, Macadamia oil), it is comparatively better-buffered for AC exposure than a purely watery HA mask, but if you'll be in strong AC for hours afterward, a light seal is still worthwhile.

Sugar cane burning season (July-November): PM2.5 rises during cane harvest burns. Since this is a rinse-free, indoor PM treatment rather than an outdoor-worn product, it is not a direct particulate-adhesion risk, but choose a lighter follow-up moisturizer on burning-season nights if the mask's own residue already feels sufficient.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; a mineral film from hard water can leave skin feeling tight after cleansing. Following your PM cleanse with this mask before it dries can help offset that tightness before bed.

Hero Actives

*Adenosine, the TECA complex ingredients, the Lactobacillus ferment filtrate, and Ceramide NP/Phytosphingosine all sit below the estimated 1% line in the declared INCI (see below), which for most marketed actives would suggest a trace/sub-efficacious concentration. Adenosine and purified Centella actives like the TECA complex are typically used at sub-1% concentrations by design in the wider ingredient literature, so a lower position here is not necessarily a red flag the way it would be for an ingredient like Vitamin C or Niacinamide — but none of these exact percentages are disclosed by the brand, so treat the specific dose as unconfirmed rather than assume either a trace or an optimal amount.

Delivery System

There is no single named delivery technology beyond the "Probio-Cica" and "TECA" marketing names. The general rationale is layered: the Lactobacillus ferment step is claimed to make the Centella extract's soothing compounds more skin-compatible, the TECA complex supplies purified actives directly rather than through a bulk extract, and Ceramide NP plus Phytosphingosine (a ceramide precursor) are meant to sit in the same lipid bilayer structure as the skin's own barrier lipids — this is standard formulation logic for the ingredient classes involved, not a brand-confirmed mechanism specific to this product.

Full INCI List

Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Glycerin, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate, Glucose, Ceramide NP, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid.

This list reflects the ingredient list currently documented for this product; it has not been independently cross-checked against INCIDecoder, CosDNA, or the brand's own site in this writing pass due to a tooling limitation, so treat the exact order and completeness as sourced-but-not-freshly-re-verified rather than newly confirmed. The 1% line placement above is a structural estimate based on ingredient order (Carbomer is a gelling agent typically used well under 1%), not a disclosed brand figure.

Fairy Dusting Note

*Several of this mask's headline actives — Adenosine, the TECA complex, the Lactobacillus ferment filtrate, and Ceramide NP — appear below the estimated 1% line in the INCI list, suggesting they are present at a trace/sub-efficacious concentration. Their inclusion may be primarily for marketing rather than clinical effect. In fairness to the formula, sub-1% is also the normal, effective range for several of these ingredient classes (Adenosine and purified Centella actives in particular), so this position alone does not prove under-dosing — it simply means the exact amount is not verifiable from the label.

Preservative System

1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, and Disodium EDTA (a chelating agent, not itself a preservative) appear in the declared list — a paraben-free, phenoxyethanol-free multifunctional preservative-booster system rather than a single classic preservative.

Fragrance status: Fragrance-Free — no "Parfum" or "Fragrance" entry appears in the declared INCI.

Scent: No dedicated fragrance ingredient is declared; any scent is likely a faint, natural byproduct of the Centella extract and fermentation filtrate rather than an added note. A mild yeasty/fermented smell, if present, is a normal sign of a genuine ferment filtrate, not spoilage.

Intensity: Expected low (0-1/5) given no declared fragrance ingredient; dissipation, if any scent is noticeable, is typically under a minute.

EU 26 allergen screen: none of the 26 EU-declarable fragrance allergens (Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol, Eugenol, Coumarin, Farnesol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol/Salicylate/Benzoate/Cinnamate, and others) appear as standalone entries in the declared list.

Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free — no ethanol or denatured alcohol appears in the declared ingredient list. Methylpropanediol, despite the name, is a glycol-type humectant/solvent, not a drying alcohol.

Halal: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: SKIN1004 is listed on PETA's public Beauty Without Bunnies cruelty-free database, which we verified directly against the certifier's own published listing — this is a real third-party certification covering vegan status brand-wide, not a self-assessment. *As an additional check on this specific product's INCI, no animal-derived ingredients were detected in the declared list.

Cruelty-Free: SKIN1004 is listed on PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies database, verified directly against the certifier's own published listing. *SKIN1004 also sells through Tmall in mainland China, where post-market animal testing can legally apply to a brand's products; cross-border e-commerce sales may be exempt, but which channel applies to this specific Adilsons SKU has not been confirmed.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — no solid, insoluble synthetic polymer particles appear in the declared ingredient list. The Carbomer present is a water-swellable gelling polymer, not the restricted solid microbead type.

MFDS classification: Presented here as General Cosmetic. Adenosine is a real, MFDS-notified Functional Cosmetic active for wrinkle improvement in Korea, generally requiring a minimum concentration around 0.04% — that regulatory pathway is genuine background knowledge about the ingredient class, but whether this exact SKU has actually undergone that specific MFDS Functional-Cosmetic registration was not independently checked against the registry itself.

Clinical evidence: No independently checkable, product-specific clinical-study citation was found for this exact mask. The anti-inflammatory and barrier-support rationale for Centella actives and ceramides is well-documented in general dermatology literature, but that is ingredient-class background, not a trial run on this formula.

Evidence confidence: Low-to-Moderate. *Based on general ingredient-class literature rather than a product-specific clinical trial; treat "Probio-Cica" fermentation benefits and any Functional-Cosmetic wrinkle claim as brand positioning built on real but general ingredient science, not a study conducted on this specific SKU.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Conditional. This formula carries a notably dense cluster of fatty-acid-chain-length ingredients commonly flagged by Malassezia-safety trackers: Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate (C18), Sorbitan Stearate (C18), Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate (C14), Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate (C22), Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil (oleic/palmitoleic-rich), and Hydrogenated Lecithin. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (C8/C10) is generally considered outside the feeding range and is not flagged. If you manage fungal acne carefully, patch test on the jawline first rather than assuming this mask is automatically safe.

Assessment: Low-to-Medium. The essence itself has no silicone, but its oil/ceramide content means it can interact with a subsequent heavy cream or mineral sunscreen if applied too soon afterward.

Mitigation: pat in the essence fully, wait 60 seconds, and consider skipping an additional rich moisturizer the same night — the mask's own emollient content usually makes one redundant.

The essence should be a consistent, off-white-to-translucent cream; a noticeably darkened, separated, or off-color essence, or a foil pouch that has ballooned or is leaking, are signs to discard rather than use.

Storage: keep the sealed pouch away from direct heat and humidity — a bathroom cabinet exposed to hot shower steam daily is not ideal for long-term storage; a cool drawer is better in Mauritius heat.

Spoilage signs: off/sour smell beyond the normal mild ferment note, visible separation that won't remix, or a torn/leaking pouch seal. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test on the inner forearm for 24 hours, then behind the ear for another 24 hours, before your first full-face use.

If you have an adverse reaction: stop all actives. For 72 hours, use only a gentle cleanser, a plain moisturizer, and mineral SPF — no acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72 hours, reintroduce one product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately.

1. Using it daily rather than 2-3x/week, which increases FA-conditional emollient exposure for no added benefit.
2. Layering a heavy cream on top the same night — the essence usually seals itself.
3. Leaving the sheet on until it dries out completely, which pulls moisture back out of the skin.
4. Assuming "probiotic" means live bacteria rather than a fermentation filtrate (postbiotic).
5. Using it as a substitute for a barrier-repair moisturizer every single day rather than an occasional intensive step.

Overuse threshold: there is no acute biological ceiling since it contains no exfoliating or resurfacing active, but daily use on fungal-acne-prone skin specifically can worsen congestion given the emollient cluster described above.

Usage math: each 22ml pouch is designed for exactly one full-face application; there is no partial-use option since it is single-use packaging.

Lifespan: at the recommended 2-3 uses per week, a multi-pack lasts roughly 3-8 weeks depending on how many pouches are purchased; using it daily instead simply depletes a multi-pack faster without adding proportional barrier benefit.

Reorder timing: because each pouch is fully consumed per use, reordering is a matter of tracking remaining pouches rather than watching a gradually emptying bottle — a good habit is reordering once you're down to your last 2-3 pouches.

Barrier Reset Evening

Best for redness, tightness, or skin that feels reactive after heat/AC swings or an over-cleansing streak. This mask does the intensive barrier-and-calming work; the surrounding steps prep and protect.

1. SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule Foam — 1-2 pumps, gentle 30-60s cleanse, rinse.
2. SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Brightening Toner — 5-8 drops, wait 10-20s.
3. SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Nourishing Mask — 10-20 minutes, then pat in essence.
4. Light moisturizer only if skin still feels tight after patting in the essence.

If your skin is barrier-compromised right now: skip the toner step and go straight from cleanser to mask — one less potentially irritating layer while the barrier recovers.

If you're managing fungal acne: patch test this mask on your jawline first and keep it to occasional use rather than a twice-weekly habit, given the FA-conditional emollient cluster.

If you'll be in strong AC for hours afterward: a light gel moisturizer on top is still worthwhile even though the essence carries its own oils — Ceramide NP alone does not replace active humectant sealing in very dry AC air.

3-5 Product Bundle: Centella Barrier Routine

• SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule Foam — a calming, pH-balanced cleanse.
• SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Brightening Toner — daily hydration base.
• SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule (55ml) — daily maintenance serum on non-mask nights.
• SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Nourishing Mask — the 2-3x/week intensive barrier step.
• SKIN1004 Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF50+ — next-morning protection.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with this mask, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

This mask is the right pick if your main goal is barrier repair, calming, and rich nourishment. If your priorities are different, consider this in-catalog alternative:

• For oily/congested, pore-focused skin: SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Poremizing Clarifying Mask — choose this instead if enlarged pores and excess sebum are the bigger concern than barrier repair or dehydration; it is formulated lighter and for oil control rather than a rich, cushioning essence.

Mindful use: if you already have an open barrier-repair or hydrating sheet mask at home, finish it first before opening this one — there's no benefit to running two similar products at once.

Choose the Probio-Cica Nourishing Mask over the Poremizing Clarifying Mask if you need barrier repair and rich nourishment: the Probio-Cica formula carries Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, and a richer emollient base, directly replenishing barrier lipids that the lighter, oil-control-focused Poremizing formula is not built to deliver.

Upgrade triggers (IF/THEN): If your skin feels tight within 30 minutes of cleansing, THEN this mask's barrier-lipid content addresses that directly. If you're dealing with visible enlarged pores and excess midday shine rather than tightness, THEN the Poremizing alternative is the better-targeted choice. If your skin currently shows active fungal-acne bumps, THEN do not reach for either mask until that flare is under control — repair the underlying issue first.

Timing and lane compatibility: both masks occupy the same "barrier/hydration" lane and can always accompany an active-ingredient routine on non-mask nights; neither should be used the same night as the other.

Don't upgrade to this one if: your main concern is oily/congested pores rather than barrier repair; you are actively fungal-acne-flared right now; or you already have an unopened hydrating/barrier sheet mask to finish first.

If you match barrier-repair or AC-dryness triggers above, this mask is worth choosing. If your concern is oil and pore visibility instead, the Poremizing alternative is sufficient and better-targeted. Consistency beats complexity.

This product's PRIMARY function is: an occasional intensive barrier-repair and calming treatment. You do NOT need this if you already own an unopened box of a similar Centella/ceramide barrier sheet mask — finish that one first.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if you already use a daily ceramide moisturizer consistently and your skin isn't showing acute redness or barrier stress; Significant Benefit if nothing in your current routine specifically addresses barrier lipids or you have no rescue step for a stressed, AC-fatigued face.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick verification tips: the foil pouch's print should be sharp and matte, not blurry or glossy, with a mix of Korean and English text; the seal should be fully intact with no tears or resealing marks; you can cross-check the batch code at CheckFresh for a manufacture date consistent with recent stock (this product record has no barcode on file to cross-check against SKIN1004's GS1 8809576 prefix, so rely on the physical pouch itself).

Brand: SKIN1004 | Parent Company: Craver Corporation | Founded: 2016 | Headquarters: South Korea | Hero Ingredient: Madagascar Centella Asiatica.

SKIN1004 built its identity around sourcing Centella Asiatica from Madagascar as the shared base ingredient across most of its catalog, positioning itself as a gentle-but-effective option for sensitive and troubled skin. The brand's "Lab in Nature" sub-line pairs the same Centella base with clinically-positioned actives like retinol, niacinamide, and azelaic acid; whether SKIN1004 manufactures in-house or through contract manufacturers is not publicly confirmed.

Community reviews for this specific product were not yet available in our research at the time of writing — a genuine search of Reddit, Amazon, YesStyle, and Olive Young Global for this exact mask has not yet been completed. This is stated plainly rather than filled with invented quotes, in line with our commitment to not fabricate reviews.

Sustainability: the foil pouch is typically not recyclable in standard municipal streams. Using masks as targeted, occasional treatments rather than a daily habit keeps packaging waste proportionate to actual skin need.

Can I use this if I have oily or acne-prone skin?

Yes for typical bacterial/comedonal acne-prone skin, but proceed with a patch test if you specifically manage fungal acne — this formula carries several fatty-acid-ester emollients that fall in the commonly-flagged Malassezia-feeding range.

How often should I use this mask?

2-3 times a week is the recommended cadence; daily use will not speed up barrier repair and increases exposure to the FA-conditional emollients for no added benefit.

Does the "Probio-Cica" name mean it contains live probiotic bacteria?

No. Based on the declared INCI, the relevant ingredient is a Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate — fermentation byproducts (a postbiotic), not live bacteria applied to the skin.

Is this safe to use with retinol or vitamin C?

Yes. This mask contains no retinoid, acid exfoliant, or L-ascorbic acid Vitamin C of its own, so it does not compete with those active lanes — just avoid applying a heavy retinol or Vitamin C serum the same night on top of the mask's own rich essence to reduce pilling risk.

Is this safe during pregnancy?

Based on the declared INCI, we found no retinoids, salicylic acid, hydroquinone, or chemical UV filters — ingredients generally considered low-risk in pregnancy by common dermatology consensus. This is an ingredient-list screen, not medical advice; check with your doctor if you have specific concerns.

Ceramide

A lipid naturally found in the skin barrier; topical ceramides help replenish what a damaged barrier has lost.

Postbiotic / Ferment Filtrate

Metabolites left over after fermentation — not live bacteria, but the beneficial byproducts of the fermentation process.

TECA Complex

A blend of three purified Centella Asiatica actives — Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, and Madecassic Acid — used at low concentrations for targeted effect.

Humectant

An ingredient that draws and holds water, either from the air or from deeper skin layers.

Acid mantle

The skin's naturally slightly-acidic surface layer (pH 4.5-5.5) that helps keep out irritants and bacteria.

Fungal Acne (Malassezia folliculitis)

Breakouts caused by yeast overgrowth rather than bacteria, sometimes fed by certain fatty-acid-chain-length ingredients.

MFDS

South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, which classifies cosmetics as General or Functional.

Adenosine

A skin-conditioning ingredient recognized in Korea as a Functional-Cosmetic active for wrinkle improvement, typically used at low concentrations.

PAO

Period After Opening — how long a product stays safe/effective once opened; not applicable to single-use pouches.

Estimated 1% Line

A structural estimate of where an INCI list likely drops below 1% concentration, based on ingredient order — not a disclosed brand figure.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

Source of Truth: This is a quick snapshot. If anything differs, the policy pages are final.

Store Policies: For the most up-to-date information, please review our Shipping Policy and Refund Policy.

Best for: anyone in Mauritius needing an occasional, intensive barrier-repair and calming reset — after heat, AC swings, over-cleansing, or general reactivity — rather than a daily hydration habit.

Key benefits: a genuinely richer, ceramide-and-oil-backed essence than a typical watery hydrating mask; three distinct Centella delivery formats in one formula; fragrance-free; strong cruelty-free/vegan certification via PETA.

Keep in mind: no disclosed pH or active percentages; the richer texture carries more FA-conditional emollients than the brand's lighter masks and toners, so fungal-acne-prone users should patch test first; the "Probio-Cica"/Adenosine Functional-Cosmetic positioning rests on real but general ingredient science rather than a study on this exact SKU.

Assessment: Consult Oncologist. This mask is fragrance-free and retinoid-free with a paraben-free, gentle preservative system — generally favorable traits for treatment-sensitized skin — but its cream-rich formula includes several fatty-acid-ester emollients and a purified active complex (TECA) that has not been evaluated for oncology-specific safety.

Consult your oncology care team before introducing any new skincare products during treatment.

Antioxidant pollution defense: Centella Asiatica actives (asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid) carry general antioxidant activity in the broader ingredient literature, though this mask is not marketed or dosed specifically as a pollution-defense product.

AC/humidity swing interaction: this formula's mix of humectants (Glycerin, Glycereth-26, HA forms) and barrier lipids (Ceramide NP, Macadamia oil) makes it better-buffered for dry AC air than a purely watery HA mask, since the oil/ceramide content helps slow water loss even without an added occlusive layer — see the Climate Fit section above for the full seasonal breakdown.

Impact: Supportive. The Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate is a fermentation-derived ingredient positioned to support skin's calm, non-inflamed state rather than disrupt it.

This is a POSTBIOTIC — beneficial metabolites from fermentation. You are not applying live bacteria. If a mild yeasty/fermented smell is present, that is normal and indicates a genuine ferment filtrate, not spoilage.