SKIN1004 might not sit on every vanity yet but among ingredient lovers it has earned a quiet cult status for its no-frills formulas built around Madagascan centella. The brand gets plenty of applause for keeping its packaging sleek and its price tags relatively kind to the wallet, all while prioritizing skin calm and barrier care.
Now enter the rather tongue-twisting Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Sleeping Pack. The name reads like a mini INCI list yet the promise is straightforward: a lightweight gel mask infused with pear and melon extracts plus the house-signature Hyalu Cica Complex that aims to hydrate, soothe and lock in moisture while you catch your eight hours. Used as the final step at night then rinsed off come morning, it is marketed as an effortless shortcut to plumper more refreshed skin.
I put that claim to the test for a full two weeks, rotating the pack into my nightly routine to see how it stacked up in real life and whether it deserves a spot in your own bathroom cabinet.
This is not a paid or sponsored review. All thoughts are my own based on personal use and results will naturally vary from one face to another.
What Is Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Sleeping Pack?
This gel-based mask from Skin1004 belongs to the overnight treatment category meaning you apply it as the last step of your evening routine and let it work while you sleep. Overnight treatments aim to seal in previous skincare layers supply extra hydration and help the skin recover from daily stress without the need for mid-night reapplication.
Formulated around the brand’s Hyalu Cica Complex the pack couples hyaluronic acid for water binding with centella asiatica for calming benefits. Added pear and melon fruit extracts contribute mild antioxidants and a touch of natural sugar that can further support hydration. The lightweight texture is designed to prevent the pillow stickiness sometimes associated with traditional sleeping masks while still creating a breathable film that reduces moisture loss until morning.
Did It Work?
In the name of science I actually benched my usual overnight cream for three nights before starting the Hyalu Cica experiment so the playing field was squeaky clean. Fourteen days feels like a solid window for a sleeping pack to show its true colors and my face volunteered as tribute morning and night.
I used a nickel sized blob smoothed over serum and moisturizer each evening. The gel set within a minute leaving that slight glazed look but no tackiness so my pillowcase stayed unscathed. Night one greeted me with a pleasant cooling sensation and I woke up to skin that felt properly juiced up rather than waterlogged.
The first week was mostly honeymoon territory. Fine dehydration lines along my forehead looked softer and the usual post shower tightness around my cheeks never made an appearance. If you are chasing immediate bounce this mask delivers that in spades.
Week two plateaued. The mask kept the hydration baseline steady yet the extra oomph promised by the fruit extracts never really surfaced. I had hoped for a brighter complexion by day fourteen but the tone remained status quo. On the flip side I did not experience any congestion or surprise breakouts which sometimes sneak in with heavier sleeping formulas.
Overall the pack hits the hydration and soothing claims but stops just short of wow factor. I will happily finish the tube during hotter months when light layers rule but I would not race to repurchase or carve out permanent shelf space for it.
Main Ingredients Explained
At the heart of the formula sits the Hyalu Cica Complex, a pairing of multiple weights of hyaluronic acid with centella asiatica leaf water that makes up a hefty 39 percent of the pack. The hyaluronics pull water into the outer skin layers giving that overnight plump effect while centella brings madecassoside and asiaticoside, two compounds beloved for calming redness and supporting a healthy barrier. Together they create the soft, bouncy finish I noticed after the first few uses.
Niacinamide shows up early in the list and clocks in at what feels like a skin-friendly 2-4 percent range. Its résumé includes brightening uneven tone, reinforcing ceramide production and dialing down excess oil, though in my two-week test I mostly felt its barrier support rather than a big tone upgrade. Panthenol, polyglutamic acid and ceramide NP round out the humectant-plus-barrier trifecta making the gel surprisingly comforting for something so lightweight.
The “hyalu-cica plus fruit” promise is fulfilled by pear and melon extracts which supply mild antioxidants along with natural sugars that further bind water. Hibiscus and ivy extracts add a whisper of AHAs and soothing flavonoids yet they sit far enough down the list that any resurfacing action would be subtle. You will also find melatonin, a trendy addition believed to help counteract oxidative stress from blue light though its topical science is still in the early innings.
On the potential downside the formula leans on caprylic/capric triglyceride plus cetearyl and sorbitan olivate to create that silky glide. These rank around 2 on the comedogenic scale meaning they are generally safe but could clog pores if you are extremely congestion-prone. (A comedogenic ingredient is one that can block pores and trigger breakouts.) Fragrance lovers will note the absence of perfume yet there are a few plant extracts like anise that lend a faint herbal scent so ultra-sensitive noses should still patch test.
No animal-derived ingredients pop up in the INCI which makes the sleeping pack suitable for vegans and vegetarians although the brand does not carry an official vegan certification. As for pregnancy safety there are no outright forbidden actives yet the inclusion of topical melatonin plus a cocktail of botanical extracts means expecting or nursing users should always clear it with their healthcare provider first.
Additional callouts worth noting: the gel is alcohol-free, silicone-free and dyes-free, it relies on ethylhexylglycerin and 1,2-hexanediol as gentle preservatives and the pH sits comfortably around 5.5 which keeps both skin and barrier happy.
What I Liked/Didn’t Like
Here’s the quick rundown after two weeks on my nightstand.
What Works Well:
- Gel texture sinks in fast so it layers happily over serums and moisturizers without pilling or sticking to pillowcases
- Immediate hydration boost that smooths fine dehydration lines and keeps skin feeling cushioned until morning
- Calms post cleansing redness thanks to the hefty centella and panthenol blend making it a steady choice for reactive complexions
- Alcohol free silicone free and vegan friendly formula ticks several preference boxes for ingredient conscious shoppers
What to Consider:
- Results plateau after the first week so long term radiance seekers may want to pair it with stronger brightening actives
- Lightweight finish is great for humid climates but may not satisfy very dry or mature skin once winter sets in
- Tube price lands in a middle ground that feels fair yet not quite compelling given the familiar ingredient lineup
My Final Thoughts
After fourteen consecutive sleepovers with SKIN1004’s Hyalu-Cica Sleeping Pack I can safely say we are cordial roommates rather than soulmates. It ticks the basic overnight-treatment boxes by sealing in moisture, muting redness and keeping the pillowcase clean yet it stops short of the revelatory glow its fruity résumé hints at. A 7/10 feels fair: good enough to finish the tube, not quite dazzling enough that I would evangelise it to every friend in my contacts list.
If your skin is combination to oily, you live in a humid climate or you simply want an uncomplicated hydrating layer that will not argue with the rest of your routine, you will likely enjoy this. Chronically parched or mature complexions might crave something richer once the radiators kick in. Ingredient collectors hunting for transformative brightening will also want to supplement with more active serums because the niacinamide here plays the long game rather than the quick win.
I have navigated a small army of bedtime formulas over the years so for anyone plotting a purchase I would stack this beside a few tried-and-tested alternatives. Nocturnal Revive Cream by Deascal is my pick for an easy allrounder: cushiony without heaviness, suitable for every skin type and refreshingly budget friendly. Those seeking a water-burst gel that leaves zero residue might fall for LANEIGE’s Water Sleeping Mask, still the benchmark for overnight hydration in my book. If you want a gentle retinoid nudge Intelligent Retinol Smoothing Night Cream from Medik8 offers impressively even texture by morning with minimal irritation. Finally Sephora’s Overnight Hydrating Mask deserves a mention for delivering surprising plushness at an entry level price while remaining fragrance free.
Whichever route you choose remember a few un-glamorous truths: patch test first (I know, I sound like your over-protective parent, sorry), stick with consistent use to see lasting results and accept that any dewiness you wake up with will need ongoing upkeep. Skincare is a marathon not a sprint, though a good night cream does make the track feel a lot smoother.