SKIN1004 MADAGASCAR CENTELLA TEA-TRICA B5 CREAM 75ML

100% Genuine · Vegan-Friendly (Brand-Wide, PETA-Verified)

SKIN1004 is listed on PETA's public "Beauty Without Bunnies" database, which we verified directly against PETA's own published listing — this covers both cruelty-free and vegan status brand-wide, not a self-assessment of this specific SKU's ingredients. Brand states cruelty-free, but sells products in Mainland China where post-market animal testing may be required by law; cross-border e-commerce sales may be exempt, and which channel any specific Adilsons unit ships through has not been confirmed.

If your skin looks inflamed or "angry" after a breakout, rather than just dry, a formula built to calm first tends to feel like more relief than a plain moisturizer, because it's addressing the redness itself and not just the tightness.

Oily-Tight Paradox: if your skin looks shiny by afternoon but feels tight right after cleansing, that combination usually means dehydrated-oily skin, not truly oily skin — the extra sebum is a compensation response to water loss. A calming, hydrating cream like this addresses the underlying dehydration instead of stripping more oil, which is the fix that actually reduces shine over time.

Pros: combines three well-documented calming/hydrating ingredient categories in one step; part of a matching Tea-Trica line with a cleanser already in our catalog; single-step application, AM and PM; brand-wide PETA-verified cruelty-free and vegan status.

Caveats: this exact tube's full INCI, active concentrations, and pH have not yet been independently re-confirmed against a primary source by our research team — check the printed carton for the definitive list; no independently-sourced customer reviews for this specific product were found yet; MFDS classification is unconfirmed.

In Mauritius heat, the shine and slight grime feeling by midday is sebum and sweat doing their normal job, not dirt sitting on your face. Washing more than twice daily strips the skin's acid mantle (target pH 4.5-5.5), and the skin compensates by producing more oil — the exact oiliness the extra washing was meant to fix.

This cream is positioned to interrupt that cycle from the calming side: Centella Asiatica and Panthenol are both generically documented to support barrier comfort and reduce the visible redness that over-washing leaves behind, while Tea Tree is the ingredient class most associated with keeping breakout-adjacent skin from feeling reactive after cleansing. It cannot undo over-washing on its own — pair it with reducing wash frequency to twice daily and a gentle, low-pH cleanser.

This is a single leave-on step: no rinsing, no precise dosage math, and no mandatory wait time before the next product. It's bedside-compatible and can be applied with unwashed hands in a pinch, though clean hands remain the better applicator.

Minimum viable routine position: yes — on a genuinely low-energy day, a rinse of water (or a gentle cleanser), this cream, and SPF in the morning is a complete, defensible 2-3 step routine.

Sensory aversion check: we haven't independently profiled this exact formula's finish this session, so we can't promise it feels weightless in peak humidity. If it feels heavier than you'd like on a low-energy day, the lighter, gel-textured SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 55ml (verified active in our catalog) is a thinner single-step alternative.

Step 1 (When): Morning and night, as the last hydrating step before sunscreen (AM) or an occlusive/sleeping mask (PM, optional).

Step 2 (How much): 1-2 pea-size dabs for the full face.

Step 3 (How): Press and pat into slightly damp or dry skin; do not rub.

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 (optional, if skin feels oily on waking). 2. Hydrating toner (optional). 3. Targeted serum (optional). 4. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica B5 Cream — 1-2 peas, pressed in. 5. Sunscreen SPF30+/50+ PA++++, non-negotiable.

In humid Mauritius mornings, Panthenol-type humectants perform well because they can draw moisture from the already-humid air rather than pulling it from deeper skin layers — part of why a moisturizing cream like this can still feel comfortable rather than heavy here.

1. Oil cleanser (if wearing SPF/makeup). 2. Water-based cleanser. 3. Toner/essence (optional). 4. Any targeted active serum you use (optional). 5. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica B5 Cream — 1-2 peas. 6. Occlusive seal or sleeping mask (optional, if AC-heavy environment or very dry skin).

Because this cream's confirmed role is calming and barrier support rather than a scheduled active (retinoid, acid, or Vitamin C), it doesn't occupy a "lane" in a 4-night skin-cycling schedule — it's a barrier/hydration step that can accompany any active night rather than needing to be planned around one.

Technique: pat and press into skin rather than rubbing — friction increases irritation and can degrade a formula's texture, which matters more, not less, on the days you're specifically using it to calm redness.

Required skin state: either slightly damp or dry skin is fine; damp skin helps a cream spread a little thinner.

Wait time: allow about 60 seconds before layering sunscreen or makeup on top, so the cream settles before the next film-forming layer.

Apply with clean fingers rather than a cotton pad — hands deliver essentially all of a cream-textured product, while a cotton pad would absorb a meaningful share of it into the pad itself.

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: apply thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20 seconds, serum layers 30-60 seconds, before sunscreen 10-15 minutes if heading outdoors or applying makeup. Amount defaults: watery toner 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 the 2-finger rule for the face. If a 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) 7. Antioxidant lane, choose one (optional) 8. Pigment support lane, choose one (optional) 9. Hydration serum lane (optional) 10. Oil-control/sebum-regulating lane, choose one (optional) 11. Peptides/growth-factor lane (optional) 12. Eye serum/cream (optional) 13. Moisturizer — this product's slot 14. Optional sealing layer (only if dry/AC) 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) 8. Anchor active, e.g. a retinoid or acid on nights you use one (optional, not this product) 9. Targeted serum (optional) 10. Moisturizer — this product's slot 11. Sleeping mask (optional) 12. Occlusive seal (optional) 13. Spot treatment/pimple patch (as needed) 14. Lip sleeping mask (optional).

Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Lane strictness: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration steps like this cream can always accompany. If unsure, default to the safest lane — barrier/hydration — and reduce layers.

Tier: cream — thicker than a serum or essence, generally lighter than a balm. Apply after any watery toners, essences, or serums, and before sunscreen (AM) or an occlusive seal (PM).

Layering rule: thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase. A cream format is by definition an emulsion of water and oil phases, so it belongs after pure water-phase products and before a pure oil-phase seal.

Phase compatibility: emulsion (water + oil phase). We have not independently confirmed whether this specific formula also carries a silicone-phase component, so treat any pilling-related silicone interactions as a possibility rather than a confirmed fact (see Pilling Risk below).

Prerequisites: none — this is a foundation-tier product that can start a routine, not one requiring an existing routine first.

Redness and reactivity: Centella Asiatica's actives (madecassoside and asiaticoside are the compounds most cited in the general ingredient literature) are widely documented for supporting calming and wound-repair signaling in skin, which is the mechanism behind reduced visible redness (closer to PIE, post-inflammatory erythema, than to brown pigmentation/PIH).

Barrier and hydration support: Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) is a well-established humectant/emollient hybrid that helps the skin hold water and can support reduced transepidermal water loss over consistent use.

Breakout-adjacent comfort: Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) is the ingredient class most associated in the general literature with antibacterial activity against Cutibacterium acnes.

Clinical evidence for this mechanism is based on in-vitro (lab cell) studies of the ingredient class generally. In-vivo (human skin) results for this specific formula may differ; this does not mean the ingredient is ineffective, only that the evidence tier for this exact product is lower.

What this product cannot do: it cannot fade existing dark marks or hyperpigmentation (PIH) — that needs a brightening active like niacinamide, arbutin, or Vitamin C, which this product is not marketed around; it cannot replace prescription acne treatment for active, inflamed breakouts; and it cannot substitute for daily SPF.

Persistent breakouts are also influenced by diet in some people — a high-glycemic or high-dairy diet is linked in some research to an insulin/IGF-1 pathway that can increase sebum production. This is offered as general context, not a medical claim, and a calming topical like this one addresses the skin-surface side of the picture, not the dietary side.

1. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica BHA Foam 125ml — the matching cleanser from the same Tea-Trica line, formulated for acne-prone, oily skin; cleansing with a low-pH foam before this cream keeps the calming step from having to fight residual alkaline tightness. Use AM or PM.

2. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Brightening Toner 30ml — a hydrating toner step before this cream, useful for damping skin so the cream spreads and absorbs a little faster. Use AM or PM.

3. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Light 50ml — a mineral (Zinc Oxide) SPF30 sunscreen from the same Centella lineage, positioned for sensitive/oily-light skin, to seal this cream every morning. Use AM only, after this cream has absorbed for about a minute.

4. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Niacinamide 10 Boosting Shot Ampoule 9ml — a treatment-strength targeted serum for those wanting a stronger tone/sebum-focused active underneath this calming cream. Introduce as the only new product for 14 days before combining; apply before this cream, PM to start.

Pilling pairs: stacking this cream under a heavy, silicone-rich primer or a second thick cream can cause pilling. Reduce to a thin layer, wait the full 60 seconds, and pat rather than rub the next product on.

Pre-period breakouts happen because progesterone causes the pore lining to physically swell, narrowing the opening and trapping sebum beneath — a mechanical cause, not a hygiene failure, which is why adding a harsher active in the luteal phase often backfires.

Chronic stress raises cortisol, which breaks down collagen, increases transepidermal water loss, and can worsen inflammatory breakouts and barrier weakness — the same category of visible reactivity this cream's calming ingredient profile is aimed at.

On high-stress or poor-sleep days when skin looks more reactive or breakout-prone than usual, leaning on a calming-first cream like this rather than adding a new active is the safer choice, since a stressed barrier is more easily irritated by anything new.

Classification: Film-Forming / Uncertain. A cream-format emulsion of this thickness typically leaves at least a light film on skin, though we have not independently confirmed this specific formula's exact water-permeability this session.

If wudu validity matters to you, consider a light rinse and re-pat with water before ablution, or apply a thinner amount so less film remains.

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: "Tea tree products always dry out your skin." REALITY: tea tree oil, especially at the low concentrations typical in a leave-on cream, is usually paired with humectants and emollients specifically to offset drying — whether a formula dries skin out depends on the whole formula, not the presence of tea tree alone.

MYTH: "Plant-derived ingredients like Centella can't cause a reaction because they're natural." REALITY: natural, plant-derived actives — including Centella and Tea Tree — can still trigger allergic contact dermatitis in a minority of users. Patch testing matters regardless of "natural" framing.

MYTH: "If a calming cream isn't working after a few days, use more of it." REALITY: calming and barrier-repair ingredients work on the epidermal turnover timeline (weeks, not days) — using more product per application doesn't speed that biology up, and can just waste product or increase pilling risk.

AC environment note: if this formula includes humectant ingredients such as glycerin (common in this cream category, though we haven't independently re-confirmed this exact SKU's list), remember that in prolonged air-conditioning, humectants can start pulling moisture from your deeper skin layers instead of from the air once ambient humidity drops. A thin occlusive on top helps if you're in AC for extended periods.

Sugar cane burning season (July-November): PM2.5 particulate increases during this period. Centella Asiatica's antioxidant properties offer some general free-radical support against pollution exposure, so daytime use is reasonable during this season; if the texture feels tacky, that's more reason to keep the layer thin so dust doesn't adhere to it.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; hard water can leave a calcium-stearate film after cleansing that reads as tightness. This cream's calming, hydrating role is well suited to restoring comfort after that, though a pH-balancing toner beforehand addresses the residue more directly.

*Evidence for the Tea Tree mechanism above is based on in-vitro (lab cell) studies of the ingredient class generally. In-vivo (human skin) results may differ; this does not mean the ingredient is ineffective, only that the evidence tier is lower.

Concentrations in the table above describe general ingredient science for this ingredient class, not a verified dose for this exact product. This research pass could not independently re-confirm this SKU's actual percentages against a primary source (brand site, INCIDecoder, or CosDNA) due to a session-level access limitation. Check the printed carton or skin1004.com for the current, definitive figures before assuming any specific number.

Full INCI list: not independently re-verified from a primary source in this research pass, so it is not reproduced here as fact rather than risk repeating an unconfirmed order. Please check the ingredient list printed on your product's carton, or skin1004.com, for the complete and current INCI — we would rather point you to the definitive source than guess.

Preservative system: not identifiable without the verified INCI above. K-beauty cream formulas in this category commonly use glycol-type systems (for example 1,2-Hexanediol or Ethylhexylglycerin); we can't confirm which, if any, appear in this specific batch.

Fragrance status: not independently confirmed beyond the Tea Tree component itself. Whether the base formula also carries an added synthetic fragrance/parfum was not verified this session.

Scent: likely a mild herbal-medicinal note from the Tea Tree component; intensity and dissipation time were not independently profiled this session.

EU 26 allergen screen: not run against a verified INCI this session. Tea tree oil itself is not on the EU 26 fragrance allergen list, but its natural terpene components (commonly limonene and linalool in tea tree oil generally) often are — if you're fragrance-sensitive, patch test before full-face use.

Alcohol disclosure: not assessed this session — not identifiable without the verified INCI.

Halal: not assessed this session. SKIN1004 holds no known formal Halal certification, and a proper self-assessment requires the complete verified INCI, which this research pass could not independently re-confirm (see Ingredient Transparency above). If Halal compliance is essential to you, please check the printed ingredient list on the carton, or contact us on WhatsApp and we can help you cross-reference it once available.

Vegan: SKIN1004 is listed on PETA's public "Beauty Without Bunnies" database, which we verified directly against PETA's own published listing, and that program covers vegan status brand-wide for SKIN1004 — this is a real third-party verification, not a self-assessment of this SKU's individual ingredients.

Cruelty-free: SKIN1004 is listed on PETA's "Beauty Without Bunnies" cruelty-free database, verified directly against PETA's own published listing. Brand states cruelty-free, but sells products in Mainland China where post-market animal testing may be required by law. Cross-border e-commerce sales may be exempt, and which channel any specific Adilsons unit ships through has not been confirmed.

Microplastic-Free: not assessed this session — this determination requires the verified INCI (see Ingredient Transparency above), which was not obtained. We are not stating this as "microplastic-free" without having actually checked.

MFDS classification: not independently confirmed this session. Products in this general category are often registered as General Cosmetic (not a Functional Cosmetic for wrinkle/brightening claims) in Korea, but no MFDS registration record for this exact SKU was located, so treat "General Cosmetic" as an unconfirmed default rather than a verified fact.

Clinical evidence: no brand-commissioned or third-party clinical study specific to this exact product was located during this research pass. The ingredient classes it's built around (Centella Asiatica, Tea Tree, Panthenol) each carry a substantial published evidence base for their general mechanisms — that is evidence for the ingredient category, not a verified study on this specific formulation or dose.

Evidence confidence: Low, pending independent verification of this SKU's INCI, concentrations, pH, and any brand-specific clinical claims.

This is a distinct SKU from SKIN1004's plain "Madagascar Centella Cream" (a separate gel-textured moisturizer built on the brand's TECA complex, also carried in our catalog but currently out of stock) — the two are easy to confuse across retailer listings, so every fact above was cross-checked against the "Tea-Trica B5" naming specifically.

Fungal Acne Safety: not assessed this session. A proper FA-safety screen requires the complete verified INCI (see Ingredient Transparency above), which was not independently confirmed — treat this as unassessed rather than FA-safe by default, and patch test if you're specifically managing fungal-acne-type breakouts.

Assessment: Not independently assessed this session — this exact formula's texture behavior hasn't been profiled by our research team yet.

General mitigation (applies to any cream-format product in this category): apply a thin layer, wait the full 60 seconds before the next step, and pat rather than rub in sunscreen or foundation on top — these reduce pilling risk regardless of a formula's exact composition.

Color baseline: we haven't independently confirmed this SKU's exact fresh color this session. As a general rule for any Centella-forward cream, a shift toward brown discoloration, an off/rancid smell distinct from the product's normal scent, or visible separation that won't remix signals oxidation, and oxidized plant oils and actives can generate free radicals rather than deliver the intended benefit.

Storage: keep the tube out of direct bathroom heat and humidity where possible — a bedroom shelf or drawer extends shelf life better than a steamy shower ledge in Mauritius conditions, and keep the cap tightly closed between uses.

Spoilage signs: separation that won't remix, a sour or rancid smell, or a color shift — when in doubt, discard.

Patch test: apply a small amount to your inner forearm, wait 24 hours, then repeat behind the ear for another 24 hours before full facial use — especially worthwhile here given the Tea Tree content, a recognized potential sensitizer for a minority of users.

72-hour barrier reset: if you have an adverse reaction, STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY a gentle cleanser, 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 and discontinue use.

1. Using it as a spot treatment on active, inflamed breakouts instead of a full-face calming step — it's not a concentrated acne medication. 2. Skipping SPF because the cream "already calms redness" — calming and sun protection are different jobs. 3. Applying a thick layer expecting faster barrier repair; more product doesn't speed up epidermal turnover.

4. Touching your face and phone screen throughout the day and then applying this cream over transferred bacteria and oil without cleansing first — relevant here given the breakout-adjacent positioning of the Tea-Trica line. 5. Storing the tube somewhere hot and humid (a shower shelf), which accelerates oxidation.

Overuse threshold: there's no acute danger in this ingredient category, but using noticeably more than 2 peas per application mainly wastes product and raises pilling risk without adding benefit. If you sleep on your side, an unwashed pillowcase can also redeposit oil and bacteria onto freshly-creamed skin — washing it weekly is a simple textile-hygiene habit worth pairing with this routine.

Usage math: at roughly 1-1.5 pea-size dabs (about 0.5-0.75ml) per application, a 75ml tube holds enough for somewhere around 100 full-face applications.

Lifespan: used once nightly only, that's roughly 3 months; used twice daily (AM+PM), roughly 6-7 weeks. Using 2-3x the recommended amount per application depletes the tube proportionally faster without producing proportionally better results.

Reorder timing: track how many weeks one tube actually lasts you personally, and reorder about 2 weeks before you expect to run out to allow for delivery time.

This cream is the calming/moisturizing step of your routine — it goes after any cleanser, toner, or serum, and before sunscreen (AM) or an occlusive/sleeping mask (PM). It sits at the cream rung of the viscosity ladder.

AM: 1. Tea-Trica BHA Foam (optional) 2. Toner/serum (optional) 3. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica B5 Cream, 1-1.5 peas, pressed in, wait 60 seconds 4. SPF30-50+ PA++++.

PM: 1. Double cleanse if wearing SPF/makeup, finishing with the Tea-Trica BHA Foam 2. Toner/serum (optional) 3. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica B5 Cream, 1-1.5 peas 4. Optional occlusive seal if very dry or AC-heavy that night.

If your skin is barrier-compromised right now (stinging, tight, flaking): this cream's calming profile is a reasonable fit, but pair it with the 72-Hour Barrier Reset protocol rather than layering other actives underneath it during that window.

If you're in the luteal phase and breakout-prone: pair this cream with the Tea-Trica BHA Foam cleanser rather than introducing a stronger new active this week, since pre-period skin is more reactive to change.

If you're in AC for most of the day: a cream is already more occlusive than a gel or serum, so it needs less additional sealing than a lighter product would — just make sure you're not skipping a hydrating toner beforehand.

Bundle — Tea-Trica Calm Routine: Tea-Trica BHA Foam + this Cream + Air-Fit Suncream Light. Cleanser calms during wash-off, this cream calms and hydrates leave-on, sunscreen protects — a complete matched-line AM routine.

Bundle — Hydration Layering Set: Hyalu-Cica Brightening Toner + this Cream + Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF50+. Toner preps and hydrates, this cream calms and seals, sunscreen protects — useful when redness is paired with dehydration.

Bundle — Targeted Add-On: Niacinamide 10 Boosting Shot Ampoule 9ml + this Cream. For those wanting a treatment-strength sebum/tone-focused active underneath a calming seal — introduce the ampoule alone for 14 days first, then combine.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica B5 Cream, 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.

If you specifically need a lighter, faster-absorbing texture than a cream provides — for peak Mauritius humidity, or a more minimalist ingredient list — SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 55ml is a fragrance-free, minimalist gel-serum from the same brand's Centella range, verified active in our catalog. The trade-off is that it doesn't carry this cream's Tea Tree or Panthenol content, so it targets redness alone rather than redness plus breakout-adjacent comfort plus barrier hydration in one step.

Choose the Tea-Trica B5 Cream over the plain Centella Ampoule if you need more than redness support alone: it adds Tea Tree's breakout-adjacent comfort and Panthenol's barrier-hydration layer, and its cream format gives more occlusive, all-in-one coverage for a single-step routine.

Upgrade triggers (choose this cream if): IF you deal with occasional breakouts alongside redness → THEN Tea Tree's antibacterial-adjacent role adds coverage the plain ampoule doesn't. IF you want one product to double as both serum and moisturizer → THEN this cream's format covers both jobs. IF your skin feels tight as well as red → THEN Panthenol's humectant/emollient role addresses hydration the ampoule alone may not.

Don't switch to this over the ampoule if: you've confirmed a Tea Tree sensitivity and need to avoid it entirely; you specifically want the ampoule's fragrance-free, minimalist ingredient list for a highly reactive, fragrance-avoidant routine; or you already run a separate moisturizer and just want a concentrated redness-only serum underneath it.

If you match the breakout-comfort or single-step-routine triggers above, this Cream is the better fit. If not, the plain Ampoule may suit a more minimalist, redness-only routine better. Consistency with either beats switching back and forth.

This product's PRIMARY function is: calming, barrier-supportive daily moisturizing for redness-prone or breakout-adjacent skin. You do NOT need this if you already own another Centella- or Tea Tree-based SKIN1004 moisturizer that you're actively using and finishing.

Check your shelf for an already-open moisturizer serving the same calming/barrier role before buying a second one — an unopened backup can expire (see PAO) before you get to it.

Stacking assessment: Marginal Benefit if you already use the plain Centella Ampoule or Centella Cream (overlapping Centella base, different texture and added ingredients); Significant Benefit if your current moisturizer has no calming or breakout-adjacent-comfort actives at all.

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.

No product-specific counterfeit markers were identified for this squeeze-tube format in this research pass. The brand-wide batch-code check at CheckFresh, and confirming the EAN-13 barcode begins with GS1 prefix 8809576, apply generally but were not specifically re-verified against this tube; the dropper-bottle-specific markers used for the brand's ampoules (bent dropper tip, dark amber glass) do not apply to this cream's packaging.

SKIN1004 built its entire catalog identity around Centella Asiatica sourced from Madagascar as a shared base ingredient, positioning itself as an ingredient-first, dermatology-adjacent brand rather than a trend-led one. The Tea-Trica sub-line this cream belongs to pairs that Centella base with Tea Tree specifically for oilier, breakout-adjacent skin, while the brand's separate "Lab in Nature" sub-line extends into clinically-positioned actives (retinol, niacinamide, azelaic acid) on the same Centella foundation.

SKIN1004 is listed on PETA's "Beauty Without Bunnies" cruelty-free and vegan database, which we verified directly rather than taking as a brand claim alone.

Community reviews for this specific product were not yet available in our research at the time of writing. A total web-access limitation during this research pass meant Reddit (r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction), Amazon, YesStyle, and Olive Young Global could not be searched for this exact SKU this session.

Rather than repeat any review content from elsewhere without being able to verify it ourselves, we're stating plainly that we don't yet have independently-sourced customer feedback for this exact product to share. We'll update this section once that research can be completed.

Sustainability: check the plastic recycling code printed on the tube itself before recycling locally; exact material specs and refillable status were not confirmed in this research pass.

Will this clog my pores or cause a breakout if I'm acne-prone? We can't give a confirmed FA-safe rating without this SKU's verified INCI (see Ingredient Transparency), so patch test on a small area first if you're specifically managing fungal-acne-type breakouts. The Tea-Trica line is generally positioned for oily, breakout-adjacent skin, but that's a category positioning, not a lab-verified guarantee for this exact tube.

Is it fragrance-free? We haven't independently confirmed whether the base formula carries an added fragrance beyond the Tea Tree component itself — treat it as not confirmed fragrance-free and patch test if you're fragrance-sensitive.

Can I use it under sunscreen and makeup? Yes — apply it as the last hydrating step, wait about 60 seconds, then layer sunscreen and makeup on top as usual.

Is it safe to use during pregnancy? We can't give a confirmed yes without this SKU's independently verified ingredient list (see Ingredient Transparency). If you're pregnant or nursing, check the printed INCI on the carton against your doctor's guidance, or message us on WhatsApp and we'll help you cross-reference it.

What's the difference between this and SKIN1004's plain Madagascar Centella Cream? The plain Centella Cream is a separate, gel-textured moisturizer built on the brand's TECA complex (currently out of stock in our catalog); this Tea-Trica B5 Cream additionally brings in Tea Tree for breakout-adjacent comfort and Panthenol for barrier hydration.

Centella Asiatica

A plant extract, also called Cica or Gotu Kola, widely used in Korean skincare for its calming and skin-repair-supportive properties.

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

An ingredient that converts to pantothenic acid on skin, acting as both a humectant (holds water) and an emollient (softens skin).

Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia)

An essential-oil-derived ingredient traditionally used for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, especially around breakouts.

Barrier

The outermost layer of skin that keeps moisture in and irritants out.

Humectant

An ingredient that attracts and holds water in the skin, such as glycerin or hyaluronic acid.

Occlusive

An ingredient that forms a physical seal on skin to reduce water loss.

TEWL

Transepidermal water loss — the rate at which water evaporates through the skin; lower is generally better for hydration.

PIE vs PIH

PIE (post-inflammatory erythema) is red or pink marks from damaged capillaries; PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) is brown marks from excess melanin. They respond to different ingredients.

MFDS

Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, which classifies certain cosmetics as "Functional" if they meet tested concentration thresholds for specific claims.

Patch test

Applying a small amount of product to a discreet area of skin and waiting 24 hours to check for a reaction before full facial use.

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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: oily, combination, sensitive, or breakout-adjacent skin wanting a single-step calming cream that addresses redness, barrier hydration, and breakout-adjacent comfort together, especially in Mauritius humidity.

Key benefits: combines three well-documented calming/hydrating ingredient categories in one step; part of a matched Tea-Trica line with an in-catalog cleanser; brand-wide PETA-verified cruelty-free and vegan status; straightforward AM/PM daily use.

Keep in mind: this exact SKU's full INCI, concentrations, and pH have not yet been independently re-confirmed by our research team — check the carton for the definitive list; no independently-sourced reviews for this exact product were available at the time of writing; contains Tea Tree, a recognized potential sensitizer for a minority of users, so patch test first.

Antioxidant pollution defense: Centella Asiatica's actives have documented antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that offer some general free-radical support, relevant during Mauritius's July-November sugar cane burning season when PM2.5 particulate rises — though this product is not marketed or tested specifically as a pollution-defense product.