It’s not without reason that Korean beauty brands have gained favour worldwide. Multi-step Korean skincare routines have long been doing rounds on social media and being brought up casually during hangouts and dinner table conversations. From double cleansing to skin flooding and patting on two layers of SPF, they’ve introduced us to some effective trends as well as ingredients.
Skin 1004, a K-beauty brand that is exclusively available on Tira, offers skincare products with one such potent ingredient: centella asiatica. It’s an active compound that hails from Madagascar and has calming effects on your skin, combating inflammation, signs of ageing and more. Besides, it’s the primary ingredient in every Skin 1004 product, whether it’s an ampoule or a sunscreen.
We tried some of the brand’s most sought-after formulations—and these are the ones that you should definitely invest in.
Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum
This non-nano sunscreen doesn’t penetrate your skin, making for a safe UV-protection product for when you’re on the go. Going beyond the obvious, it also hydrates and leaves the face with a dewy finish. Its primary ingredients, hyaluronic acid and centella asiatica, help reduce fine lines and combat hyperpigmentation. A multipurpose addition to your AM routine, it’s one of the must-haves from Skin 1004.
Centella Ampoule
Hormonal changes and pollutants in the air can cause skin imbalances, leading to clogged pores, acne breakouts, under-eye circles, dark spots and more. The Centella Ampoule by the K-beauty brand is made solely with centella asiatica extract, an ingredient that is known for restoring the balance and leaving a calming effect on the skin. Just pat an appropriate amount into skin once or twice a week.
Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule
Another essential ampoule by Skin 1004 is the Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule. In addition to centella asiatica extract, it also uses madecassoside as a primary ingredient. While the former restores balance, the latter works to brighten the skin and reduce any pigmentation. Since ampoules are more concentrated as compared to serums, they should ideally be used not more than twice a week.
Centella Light Cleansing Oil
Double cleansing has long been an essential step in Korean skincare routines—with an oil-based cleanser going first and a water-based cleanser next. So for the former, go for the Centella Light Cleansing Oil which is lightweight and melts away any makeup or sunscreen residue. It’s most efficient when applied on dry skin before being washed off with lukewarm water.
Centella Soothing Cream
Apart from centella asiatica extract, this soothing cream is made with three lipid components that are found in the outer layer of our skin. Overtime, they can be damaged due to stress, exposure to sun, pollutants and more—and this skincare favourite helps repair them. Incorporate it into your AM routine for best results.
