Weather I live in: Very hot, sometimes humid, but mostly dry.
My skin type: Combination to oily.

Experience on Humid Days:
 I tried this sunscreen for the first time on a humid day. After washing my face and applying some moisturizer, I used the Sunscreen. It turned my face into an oily grease ball! The oiliness didn't go away; it just stayed there.

Another Humid Day:
 I decided to skip the moisturizer, thinking the sunscreen would suffice. Unfortunately, my face still looked greasy. This is a major problem for those who wear glasses, as they kept sliding down my nose.

Dry Days:
 Hoping for better results on a dry day, I applied the sunscreen directly after washing my face without having any moisturizer or makeup on top of it. Sadly, it still made me look greasy. While the greasiness eventually settled on my cheeks, my T-zone (forehead and chin) remained greasy throughout the day.

Reapplication:
Reapplication on humid days was a disaster—greasy as heck! Reapplication on dry day still resulted in a greasy face and white streaks on my neck.	I now use it on my hands and neck, where the greasiness fades away eventually, unlike on my face.

Using it on my damaged barrier caused a burning sensation, and it stung my eyes badly.	It was comedogenic for me. After two weeks, I noticed whiteheads and bumps.

This sunscreen is a chemical sunscreen, so there is no white cast. It comes in a 60 ml tube and contains centella, which is wonderful. It leaves a white cast initially, but don’t be scared, you can blend it in (it just takes time). The experience with this sunscreen depends on the weather. In an air-conditioned room during hot, humid days, it might leave a matte finish, but in outdoor, it gave me a very greasy look.

Weather I live in: Very hot. Sometimes humid, mostly dry. Perfect for frying eggs on the sidewalk.
My skin: Combination to oily.

Experience on Humid Days: Feeling optimistic, I washed my face, slapped on some moisturizer, and topped it off with the much-hyped Matcha sunscreen. Within seconds, my face transformed into an oil slick that could rival the Gulf of Mexico spill. I was glistening like a freshly buttered turkey, and no, the oiliness did not go away. It just stayed there.

Another Humid Day: Determined to outsmart the sunscreen, I ditched the moisturizer, hoping the sunscreen would act as a moisturizer. But my face turned greasy again, shining bright like a diamond (thanks, Rihanna, but no thanks). And because I wear glasses, they slid down my nose every five minutes. I spent the day pushing them back up and questioning my life choices.

Dry Day Miracle? Finally, a dry day! I applied sunscreen directly after washing my face. Initially greasy, it eventually settled down, and my skin felt good and hydrated. Victory? Sort of. 

Reapplication: Reapplying the sunscreen on humid days was like trying to put makeup on a greased pig. I turned into an even shinier grease ball. By now, you can probably fry bacon on my forehead.

On dry days, reapplication was still a disaster. My face became greasy again, and I ended up with white streaks on my neck, making me look like a mime who had a bad day.

Overall Thoughts: 
I think how you feel after applying this sunscreen depends on the weather. If you're lucky enough to stay inside an air-conditioned room during hot humid days, your experience might be different. Maybe your face will look matte while mine looks like I tried to deep fry it. If you don’t have an air conditioner, well, welcome to my oily nightmare. That being said, I am not going to repurchase it unless I am moving to a cooler climate. 

It is a chemical sunscreen, so no white cast. It has matcha, a soothing ingredient.

Let’s talk texture. The ampoule absorbs quickly, but here’s the kicker: it can feel a bit sticky, especially in humid weather. It’s not a deal-breaker for me, but it's something to keep in mind.

Let's dive into my honest thoughts on this product's effectiveness for treating damaged skin barrier.

I was on a mission to find the perfect centella asiatica ampoule, torn between the classic SKIN1004 and this intriguing Probio-Cica variant. Naturally, I decided to try both because why not have options?

After a month of use, I'm ready to spill the tea. This ampoule is thick, soothing, and my irritated skin breathes a sigh of relief every time I apply it. No stinging, just pure, calming goodness. I mean, who doesn’t love that?

When my skin barrier is on the fritz, my options are pretty limited. This ampoule has become a trusty part of my recovery arsenal. It’s gentle, effective, and my skin drinks it up like it’s been wandering in a desert.

Repurchase? Absolutely!
Despite the occasional stickiness, the benefits outweigh this minor inconvenience. I’m planning to repurchase this soothing skin savior.

So, if you're on the lookout for a centella ampoule that calms and cares for your damaged skin barrier, the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule might be one to give a try.

The Not-So-Good Stuff:
If you're brown-skinned like me, be prepared for a white cast. Despite the rave reviews that promised a no-white-cast experience, this mineral sunscreen decided to play peekaboo on my skin. Bummer, right? So, I've turned this into my stay-at-home sunscreen. At least I get to enjoy its lovely clean-laundry scent without worrying about looking like Casper.


Oily Skin's Best Friend!

Picture this: you’ve finally found the holy grail of sunscreens for your oily T-zone. Enter Dr. Ceuracle 5a Control No-Sebum Sun Lotion! This gem is a superstar at keeping the shine away, giving your face that coveted matte finish. No more midday grease, hooray!

The Good Stuff:
Sebum Control: It’s like having a personal oil-control assistant. My T-zone has never been happier.
Smell: Imagine fresh, clean laundry. That's the scent you get, strong and pleasant, adding a fresh vibe to your skincare routine.

So, if you’ve got oily skin, Dr. Ceuracle’s got your back (and face)! Great for sebum control.

Weather I live in: Very hot, sometimes humid, but mostly dry.
My skin type: Combination to oily (I do not wear make-up).

Experience on Dry Days:
I tried this sunscreen for the first time on a dry day, just after washing my face, without any toner, essence, serum or moisturizer. The sunscreen seemed to sit well on my face with a shininess that I did not mind (after all, it was shiny, not greasy). But wait…the sunscreen developed white streaks on my neck, after a while.

Another Dry Day: This time, I applied my regular serums after washing my face and then the sunscreen. I wanted to continue my regular skincare routine and not skip everything just to apply sunscreen. And voila! Now the sunscreen decided to show its hidden self. It made my whole face oily. Disheartened, I waited for one hour to see if the oiliness would go away. It did for the cheeks but not for the T-zone. The oiliness stayed put for hours. This is a major problem if you wear glasses like me, as they keep sliding down my nose.

Humid Days: I applied the sunscreen directly after washing my face without using any moisturizer. Sadly, it still made me look greasy. The greasiness did not settle on my cheeks, let alone my T-zone, and my face remained greasy all day long.

Reapplication: Reapplication resulted in a greasy face and white streaks on my neck on Dry Days. I did not even bother reapplying on humid days, knowing that it would be a disco ball disaster!

Using it on my damaged barrier caused a burning sensation; however, it does not sting my eyes. 

SKIN1004 Centella is a chemical sunscreen, so there is no white cast. It contains centella, a soothing ingredient. This sunscreen is very easy to blend, just like butter. The experience with this sunscreen depends on the weather. In an air-conditioned room during hot, humid days, it may leave a non-greasy finish. But in outdoor, it can give greasy look.

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