SKIN1004 Tea-Trica Travel Kit Acne Care Set (BHA Foam 20ml + Toner 30ml + Ampoule 30ml + B5 Cream 30ml)

*Brand-stated figures per the components' own prior research; not independently re-confirmed against a primary brand source this session.

†Independently corroborated via a search-engine summary of an INCIDecoder listing, not a direct page fetch.

Bundle suitability is the intersection, not the union, of each piece's own fit: best for oily, acne-prone, or combination skin without a currently-compromised barrier. Values: Vegan-Friendly and Cruelty-Free are brand-wide, self/third-party-assessed claims — see Section 26 for exactly which is which.

The strictest limitation in this kit belongs to the two BHA-containing pieces (the Foam and the Toner): a mild BHA is generally considered appropriate for teens with genuinely oily, acne-prone skin under adult guidance, but is not intended for prepubescent or non-acne-prone skin. The Relief Ampoule and B5 Cream, taken alone, have a gentler profile (Centella- and Panthenol-forward) and would form a simpler, still-useful subset for younger or more sensitive skin if the BHA steps are dropped.

None of the four components use youth-targeted packaging, characters, or flavoring, so there is no pediatric-appeal packaging concern independent of the ingredients themselves.

AM routine: Foam, Toner, Ampoule, B5 Cream, then a separate sunscreen (not included — see Section 15). PM routine: if you wore sunscreen or makeup, add an oil-based first cleanse before the Foam (not included — see Section 15); otherwise the same four steps as AM, no sunscreen needed at night.

If your skin pills, stings, or feels heavy at any point, reduce layers rather than adding more — that applies to this kit's own four steps as much as to anything else stacked on top.

Combined order: thinnest to thickest, exactly as listed above — the toner and ampoule are close enough in viscosity that applying them out of order will not cause pilling, but the cream should always come last to seal in the two leave-on liquids.

Proceed if: your skin is oily-to-combination, currently shows active whiteheads/blackheads or inflammatory bumps, and your barrier is intact (no stinging with plain moisturizer, no visible flaking).

Pause and address barrier health first if: moisturizer currently stings, skin feels tight after cleansing, or you can see flaking — run a barrier-only routine (gentle cleanse, Centella-type serum, moisturizer, no BHA) for 3-7 days, then reintroduce this kit's active steps one at a time per "How to Begin" above.

If a smaller subset makes more sense for your situation (see "Is This Set Right for You?"), the Relief Ampoule and B5 Cream alone remain a reasonable, gentler pathway even when the BHA steps are not appropriate for you right now.

Bundle rating is governed by its least-suitable essential component: the two BHA pieces make this a poor fit for dry, sensitive, or currently-compromised skin, even though the Ampoule and Cream alone would rate well there. Best-fit: oily, acne-prone, combination skin with active breakouts and PIE (pink/red marks).

Conditional-fit: normal skin experiencing an occasional breakout, if introduced slowly per "How to Begin." Poor-fit: dry, reactive, or barrier-compromised skin, and skin whose main visible concern is PIH (brown marks) rather than PIE (pink/red marks) or active acne.

Within the box, the four pieces are designed to work together: the Foam and Toner keep pores from re-clogging, the Ampoule addresses what's already inflamed, and the Cream stops the first three from over-drying the skin — removing any one weakens the cycle rather than simplifying it.

The one genuinely missing role is sun protection. Stock-checked options at time of writing (verify current stock before purchase, as this store restocks constantly):

• Primary: SKIN1004 Tea-Trica Soothing Sun Milk 50ml — same sub-line, formulated for acne-prone/oily skin.
• Alternative: SKIN1004 Air-Fit Suncream Light 50ml — mineral, Zinc Oxide-only filter.
• Alternative: SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 50ml — very lightweight, high in-stock availability.
• Alternative: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics 50ml — soothing-focused chemical filter blend.

If you wear sunscreen or makeup and need a first-cleanse step for evenings, stock-checked oil-cleanser options:

• Primary: SKIN1004 Light Cleansing Oil 200ml.
• Alternative: SKIN1004 Light Cleansing Oil 30ml (travel size, matches this kit's format).
• Alternative: Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 20ml.
• Alternative: COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 400ml — no-rinse option for lighter makeup/sunscreen days.

Do not add a second BHA or salicylic-acid product, or a second stand-alone Centella soothing serum, on top of this kit — both roles are already filled.

This is a conflict-solver for ACTIVE ingredients. If you run multiple actives, use these rules to avoid irritation, deactivation, and barrier damage.

Internal to this kit: the BHA Foam and Purifying Toner share the same active lane (Salicylic Acid/BHA) — this is intentional (a cleanser plus a leave-on toner at a mild dose is a common, generally well-tolerated pairing), not a duplicate-product mistake, so no adjustment is needed there. The Relief Ampoule and B5 Cream carry no additional active lane, so nothing in the box itself creates a same-night conflict.

If you layer this kit with your existing routine: do not add a retinoid, a second AHA/BHA exfoliant, or an L-ascorbic acid Vitamin C serum into the same PM routine as this kit's BHA steps. Instead: AM Vitamin C (if you use one) / PM this kit's BHA steps, or alternate nights (this kit's BHA steps on 3-4 nights per week, your retinoid on the others, at least one full recovery night with neither).

Lane-strictness rule: do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Template A — Daily use (most common for this kit): AM — Foam, Toner, Ampoule, Cream, then sunscreen. PM — (oil cleanse if wearing SPF/makeup), Foam, Toner, Ampoule, Cream.

Template B — If combining with an external retinoid: Nights 1-2 this kit's BHA steps (Toner + Ampoule + Cream, Foam any night), Night 3 retinoid only, Night 4 recovery (barrier steps only), repeat.

One-lane rule: this kit's BHA lane OR an external Retinoid/strong Vitamin C/Acid lane per PM routine, not both; barrier/hydration steps (the Ampoule and Cream) can always accompany either lane.

Confidence note on the three lists below: these were sourced from each component's own prior research pass, itself drawn from the products' existing (pre-this-skill) Shopify listings during a session with no working independent web-fetch access — they have not yet been independently re-confirmed against a primary brand page or INCIDecoder/CosDNA listing. Treat them as the best currently-available reference, not a fully re-verified source.

Tea-Trica BHA Foam — full INCI: Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Palmitic Acid, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Potassium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Centella Asiatica Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Oleic Acid, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Dextrin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract.

Tea-Trica Purifying Toner — full INCI: Water, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Tromethamine, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Sodium Citrate, Salicylic Acid, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract.

Tea-Trica Relief Ampoule — full INCI: Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract.

Tea-Trica B5 Cream — ingredient list not fully independently verified. A search-engine summary of an INCIDecoder listing (not a direct page fetch) confirms Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentylene Glycol, and Dicaprylyl Ether are genuinely present, with the summary noting "and many other ingredients" beyond that point.

The complete ordered list, and whether Mandelic Acid and additional Centella extracts are present as some retailer copy suggests, could not be confirmed this session — we are not printing a full list here rather than reconstruct one from memory. Full ingredient list not publicly confirmed by this research pass; check the physical packaging for the complete list before use if you have specific allergen concerns.

None of the four components declare a synthetic "Parfum"/"Fragrance" entry on their INCI. However, three of the four (Foam, Toner, Ampoule) contain Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil and/or Leaf Water, which are aromatic botanicals that can naturally carry trace Limonene and Linalool without those being broken out separately — so this kit is not "fragrance-free" in the strict no-parfum-and-no-essential-oil sense, even though no synthetic fragrance is added. The Toner additionally contains Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, another aromatic botanical.

*Based on brand-declared INCI. The term "Fragrance" or "Parfum" is not present, but tea tree and lavender extracts may contain undisclosed trace allergens. Patch test advised for sensitive individuals, especially anyone with a known tea-tree or lavender sensitivity.

Cumulative burden across the four steps used together in one routine is moderate — three of the four pieces share the same tea-tree-derived scent source, so someone sensitive to tea tree specifically would be exposed to it at every single step of this routine, not just one.

Cruelty-free status is a brand-wide fact for SKIN1004, verified directly against PETA's own published "Beauty Without Bunnies" database rather than taken on the brand's word alone — SKIN1004 is listed on PETA's public cruelty-free/vegan database, which we verified directly against the certifier's own published listing. This is a real third-party certification, not a self-assessment, and covers all four components in this kit.

*Brand states cruelty-free, but SKIN1004 also sells through Tmall in mainland China, where post-market animal testing may be legally required for some products. Cross-border e-commerce sales may be exempt from that requirement, but which sales channel applies to this specific kit has not been confirmed.

Vegan status is covered by the same PETA program brand-wide for three of the four components (Foam, Toner, Ampoule), based on their confirmed ingredient lists showing no animal-derived inputs. The B5 Cream's incomplete ingredient list means its vegan status cannot be confirmed with the same confidence this session — treat it as likely, not certain, until the full list is verified.

No formal Halal certification exists for SKIN1004 brand-wide. *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data for the Foam, Toner, and Ampoule: no ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in their declared ingredient lists. This is NOT a formal Halal certification.

Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars. The B5 Cream's incomplete ingredient list means it cannot be self-assessed with the same confidence — check the physical packaging's full ingredient list if this matters to you.

None of the four components has a named, publicly available clinical study, sample size, or institution behind their acne/soothing claims — the Toner and Ampoule each carry only a generic, unlinked "brand claims a non-comedogenic/irritation test was completed" statement. *Brand claims a completed test but no publicly available study data, sample size, or testing protocol has been disclosed.

MFDS (Korea's cosmetic regulator) classification could not be independently confirmed for any of the four components this session; brand-adjacent copy for the Toner and Ampoule describes them as "General Cosmetic" (not a registered functional-cosmetic claim), which is at least internally consistent with their disclosed, undisclosed-or-low BHA concentrations. This kit's headline claim is therefore "may help manage active breakouts and the redness they leave," not a stronger clinically-proven claim, since that is what the actual evidence tier supports.

This exact four-piece, four-size combination was independently confirmed via web search as a genuine official SKIN1004-branded travel-kit SKU, not an Adilsons-assembled repack. No standalone 20ml Foam, 30ml Toner, or 30ml Cream currently exists as its own separate listing in this catalog — those three mini sizes are only available through this kit.

The tea-tree-oil-derived scent across three of the four pieces means the routine as a whole has a consistent, mild herbal smell rather than four competing fragrances — a plus for layering, a consideration if you're specifically sensitive to tea tree.

Pilling risk within this kit is low — three watery/gel textures plus one foam cleanser rarely pill against each other. Risk rises only if you add a heavy silicone-based sunscreen or sleeping mask on top; wait a full 60 seconds after the Cream before applying a thicker external layer.

Storage: keep all four out of direct sun and away from bathroom humidity extremes where possible; the ampoule's dropper-style dispensing (if packaged the same as its full-size sibling) is the most sensitive to cap hygiene of the four.

Patch-test and introduce each of the four separately — never test "the kit" as one product. Follow the staged introduction in "How to Begin" above so that if a reaction occurs, you know exactly which of the four caused it. Pregnancy/breastfeeding caution applies specifically to the Purifying Toner (undisclosed leave-on BHA concentration) — see the safety notice above.

The most common bundle-specific mistakes: starting all four products on day one instead of staging them, skipping the Cream to "let the actives work" (this backfires into more irritation, not less), and treating the missing sunscreen step as optional because "it's not in the box."

At typical AM+PM use, the 20ml Foam and 30ml Toner are the fastest to run out — expect them to deplete noticeably faster than the 30ml Ampoule (used in small 2-3 drop amounts) and the 30ml Cream, since a pea-size cleanser dose and 5-8 toner drops per use both consume more volume per application than a 2-3 drop ampoule dose.

Practically, expect to be shopping for a replacement Foam and Toner before the Ampoule or Cream run out, if you like this kit enough to continue past the trial period — the mismatched depletion is a normal feature of travel-kit proportions, not a formulation problem.

AM: Tea-Trica BHA Foam → Tea-Trica Purifying Toner → Tea-Trica Relief Ampoule → Tea-Trica B5 Cream → a broad-spectrum sunscreen (not included; see stock-checked options in Section 15).

PM: (oil-based first cleanse if you wore sunscreen/makeup — not included; see Section 15) → Tea-Trica BHA Foam → Tea-Trica Purifying Toner → Tea-Trica Relief Ampoule → Tea-Trica B5 Cream.

The only genuinely missing role is sun protection — filling it is the single addition that turns this from a strong PM/treatment-side routine into a fully complete AM-and-PM system.

If your skin already tolerates a BHA cleanser you own and like, buying just the standalone 30ml Relief Ampoule and a 75ml B5 Cream covers the two pieces this kit adds that you're actually missing, without duplicating a cleanser you already have — a smaller, cheaper, equally sufficient path for that specific situation.

Upgrade justification (kit vs. full-size line): the case for later moving to full-size Tea-Trica bottles is purely about depletion rate (see Usage Economics above), not about the mini formulas being weaker — trigger that upgrade once you've confirmed through this trial kit that the line suits your skin and you're re-buying the Foam or Toner specifically. Don't upgrade before finishing the trial, and don't upgrade a piece your skin didn't actually respond well to just because the rest of the kit worked.

Skip this kit if you already own all of: a BHA cleanser, a BHA or purifying toner, a Centella-forward soothing serum, and a lightweight Panthenol/gel-cream moisturizer — that combination already covers everything this kit does. Skip it if your current routine is working and your only reason for considering this is the travel-size convenience; in that case, decant your existing products into travel bottles instead.

Within the kit itself, no two components compete for the same role (see Redundancy Notes) — the only internal thing to watch is not adding a fifth external product that duplicates the BHA or Centella lane already present.

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 checks for this kit: the front label on each mini should be matte white, not glossy or greyish; the batch code on each piece can be checked at CheckFresh to confirm manufacture date; the EAN-13 barcode on the outer kit box should begin with GS1 prefix 8809576. These are brand-wide markers, not independently re-confirmed against this exact kit's own packaging photo this session.

SKIN1004 is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 by parent company Craver Corporation, built around Centella Asiatica sourced from Madagascar as the shared base ingredient across most of its catalog. The "Tea-Trica" sub-line used in this kit adds Tea Tree and a Pine Tree complex on top of that same Centella base, positioning it specifically toward oily and acne-prone skin rather than the brand's plain Centella range's broader soothing/barrier focus. Whether SKIN1004 manufactures in-house or through contract manufacturers has not been publicly confirmed.

We were not able to independently locate and verify real user reviews for this exact kit, or for its individual mini-size components, this session — web-fetch access to review platforms (Reddit, YesStyle, INCIDecoder's own review sections) was blocked throughout this research pass. Some of these components' existing prior Shopify listings contained quoted reviews attributed to specific platforms and dates that could not be independently traced back to a real, linkable source; those quotes are deliberately not reproduced here.

Rather than invent a plausible-sounding community reaction to this specific kit, we're stating plainly that no independently-confirmed review exists for it at the bundle level — any impression of how this line performs should be treated as an inference from the individual ingredients' known mechanisms (see "What Progress May Look Like" above), not as verified community consensus on this exact kit.

All four are liquid/cream formats; per Adilsons' delivery policy (see below), liquids and kits containing liquids are pickup or door-to-door delivery only, not standard postal shipping.

Ideal for: oily, acne-prone, or combination skin with active breakouts and pink post-acne redness, wanting to trial SKIN1004's Tea-Trica line or needing a compact travel routine.

Minimum sufficient subset: if you already own an equivalent BHA cleanser and toner, the standalone Relief Ampoule plus B5 Cream alone may be all you actually need.

Strongest reasons to buy: a genuine four-step structure (not one hero product padded out), consistent shared botanical base across all four, TSA-friendly travel sizes, brand-verified cruelty-free status.

Strongest reasons not to: no sunscreen included despite a BHA-containing routine; the B5 Cream's full formula isn't independently confirmed yet; not suitable for a currently compromised barrier.

Completeness and ceiling: a complete cleanse-tone-treat-moisturize structure for mild-to-moderate active acne and PIE, with a firm requirement to add your own sunscreen — it will not resolve cystic acne, PIH, or issues needing a dermatologist's input.

Never introduce two of this kit's leave-on steps on the same day — the staged schedule above exists specifically so a reaction can be traced to one product, not the whole kit at once.

Every product sold by Adilsons Beauty is 100% genuine, sourced through authorized Korean distribution channels. Full details on our verification system: Authenticity and Trust.

Our team is available to help you build a routine, troubleshoot reactions, and answer ingredient questions. WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

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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).

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