SKIN1004 Madagascar Cream
SKIN1004's Madagascar Cream is a cream led by Niacinamide and Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter on its own ingredient list, 75ml, sold here as the Korean-market formula SKIN1004 carries inside Korea rather than a US-shelf reformulation.
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How it works
This cream opens its ingredient list with Niacinamide, ahead of the rest of the formula, which is the clearest sign of what it is built around. Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter follows further down the list, part of the supporting cast rather than the headline. Squalane follows further down the list, part of the supporting cast rather than the headline. That order is why SKIN1004 positions Madagascar Cream as a cream rather than a general moisturizer or cleanser: the concentration and format are built for the moisturizer step, not for every step in a routine. It belongs in the moisturizer step, as the last skincare step, morning and evening, ahead of sunscreen in the morning.
Key benefits
- Size: 75ml, the Korean-market fill SKIN1004 sells inside Korea for this product.
- Led by Niacinamide: it sits at the top of this product's own ingredient list, the clearest read of what the formula is built around.
- Format: cream, dosed and textured for the moisturizer step rather than a general-purpose step.
- Routine slot: as the last skincare step, morning and evening, ahead of sunscreen in the morning.
- Sourcing: shipped with the Korean-market barcode and batch code intact.
- Also on the list: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, one of the supporting ingredients behind the rest of the formula's texture and feel.
Key actives
Niacinamide
Niacinamide sits on the list to even visible tone over time and support a smoother, more uniform-looking complexion, and it layers cleanly under most other actives without added grit or pilling.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, shea butter, is a rich emollient included to support a softer feel and a more cushioned finish, typically in a night cream or balm rather than a daytime layer.
Squalane
Squalane is a lightweight, non-greasy emollient that mimics skin's own sebum, chosen in Korean formulas specifically because it sinks in without the heavy finish of a mineral oil.
Panthenol
Panthenol, the stable form of vitamin B5, supports the look and feel of a comfortable, less tight skin barrier and helps a formula feel cushioned rather than thin on contact.
Trehalose
Trehalose is a stabilizing sugar-based humectant included to help the rest of the formula hold moisture at the skin's surface for longer between applications.
Is the Madagascar Cream sold here the Korean-market formula, not a US reformulation?
Yes. This listing is the release SKIN1004 sells for use inside Korea, the same formula Korean shoppers buy off the shelf there. A product with the same name can carry a different ingredient list or a different size in an export version, and we source and list only the Korean one, with that market's barcode and batch code intact on the unit that ships to you.
What is Niacinamide doing in this formula?
Niacinamide is the first ingredient of real substance on this product's own ingredient list, which puts it at the front of what the formula is built around rather than a trace addition. The rest of the list supports the texture and feel around it, in the concentration order the manufacturer itself declares.
Where does the Madagascar Cream sit in a routine?
It occupies the moisturizer step. As the last skincare step, morning and evening, ahead of sunscreen in the morning. Build a routine around the step you are replacing rather than the brand you recognize, since a handful of well-chosen steps tells you more about your skin than a shelf of unrelated products.
What size does the Madagascar Cream ship in?
It ships at 75ml, the size SKIN1004 sells this product at inside Korea. We do not substitute an export format or a US-only size for the Korean one, so what you receive matches what a shopper buys for it in Seoul.
How can I check that my Madagascar Cream is genuine?
Your unit ships with its Korean-market barcode and batch code intact.
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Orders ship from our California warehouse, dispatched within 2 business days, and arrive in 3 to 5 days. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Import duties are paid by us before the parcel reaches you, so nothing is owed at the door, and returns run for 30 days.
Every claim on this page traces to the unit in the box, the barcode, the batch code and the price you can read for yourself.
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How to use
- Use it morning and night as the final leave-on step of the routine.
- A small dab covers the whole face; add a second thin pass on dry areas rather than one thick one.
- Apply it while the skin is still slightly damp from the step before, which is when it spreads furthest.
- Avoid piling on extra in the morning if sunscreen is going over it, since a heavy base is what makes the next layer roll.
Worth knowing
- Patch test on the inner arm before a first full-face application, as with any new skincare product.
- Introduce it into a routine one product at a time so any reaction can be traced to the right cause.
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Korean-market original
Niacinamide-led Korean-market cream from SKIN1004, shipped with the Korean barcode intact.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Shea butter can be a good option for many folks.
Alok Vij, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic Pantothenol is a common ingredient in skin care and hair products I recommend, particularly for people who are prone to dryness.
Taylor Bullock, MDDermatology resident, Cleveland Clinic
1 more professional perspective
Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of pores in a few ways. By strengthening the skin barrier and improving elasticity, pores appear less noticeable and more even.
Ashlyn YankeAesthetician, Cleveland Clinic
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