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SKIN1004 Water-Fit vs. MEDIHEAL Madecassoside

A cheaper, fragrance-free, most-reviewed sun serum against a newer, fragrance-containing formula built around a genuine 98% pure madecassoside complex.

Research-basedBy Nur → Last verified 9/25/2026
Criteria
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++
MEDIHEAL
Madecassoside Moisture Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++
Price$9.70$19.00
Price / unit$0.19/mL$0.38/mL
Size50 mL50 mL
Price checked10/7/20269/15/2026

Both are serum-format sunscreens built around soothing actives, but a real fragrance and track-record gap separates them.

Why compare these two specifically

Both marketed as serum-textured sunscreens with soothing actives at the core, a genuine format comparison worth examining on price, fragrance, and track record.

Price per milliliter

SKIN1004 runs $0.36 per milliliter ($18.00 for 50mL). MEDIHEAL runs $0.38 per milliliter ($19.00 for 50mL). SKIN1004 is slightly cheaper.

Six confirmed actives vs. a concentrated madecassoside complex

SKIN1004 confirms centella asiatica, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, adenosine, tocopherol, and green tea extract, six named ingredients. MEDIHEAL confirms madecassoside, centella asiatica, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, four ingredients centered on a real, brand-stated 98% pure madecassoside complex.

Fragrance and track record both favor SKIN1004

SKIN1004 is confirmed fragrance-free and is one of the most reviewed K-beauty sunscreens on the market. MEDIHEAL contains fragrance and is newer to market, with a shorter independent track record, though it's currently a genuine momentum pick on Korean retail platforms.

Our take

SKIN1004 is the safer, more established, cheaper, fragrance-free pick with a wider reviewer base. MEDIHEAL's concentrated madecassoside complex is a real, specific selling point if that particular ingredient concentration matters to you, just know it contains fragrance and hasn't built the same track record yet.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum: $0.36/mL. Fragrance-free with six confirmed actives, among the most reviewed K-beauty sunscreens.

MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Moisture Sun Serum: $0.38/mL. A concentrated 98% pure madecassoside complex, though it contains fragrance and is newer to market.

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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++$0.19/mL

Price checked 10/7/2026

MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Moisture Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++$0.38/mL

Price checked 9/15/2026

Frequently asked

Is SKIN1004 Water-Fit or MEDIHEAL Madecassoside fragrance-free?

SKIN1004 is confirmed fragrance-free. MEDIHEAL contains fragrance.

Which has a longer track record, SKIN1004 or MEDIHEAL?

SKIN1004, it's one of the most reviewed K-beauty sunscreens on the market. MEDIHEAL is newer to market with a shorter independent track record.

Which is cheaper, SKIN1004 Water-Fit or MEDIHEAL?

SKIN1004, at $0.36 per milliliter versus MEDIHEAL's $0.38 per milliliter.