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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream vs Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream scores 8.0/9.8 and Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum scores 8.0/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream

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8.0

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A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum

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8.0

Score comparison

These two are neck and neck — just 0.0 points apart.

SKIN1004 wins 1

Tied 2

9.0

SKIN1004

Sunday Riley

Ingredient face-off

7% overlap

19SKIN1004

3Shared

44Sunday Riley

Only in SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream

16 unique

Centella Asiatica Extract Butylene Glycol Cetearyl Alcohol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Squalane Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate Panthenol Madecassoside Asiaticoside+6 more

Shared ingredients

3 in common

Water Glycerin 2-Hexanediol

Only in Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum

41 unique

Propanediol Dimethyl Isosorbide Dimethicone Pentylene Glycol Hexyldecanol Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone Diheptyl Succinate Propylene Carbonate Phenyl Trimethicone Retinol+31 more

Why these two are neck and neck

These two moisturisers take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.

Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream scores 8.4 here versus 7.5 for Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream brings Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, and Asiaticoside as actives, while sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum relies on Retinol, Ubiquinone, and Honey Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Dimethyl Isosorbide
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At budget pricing with a score of 8.0, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream is a decent pick. Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum sits at the premium level with a 8.0 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.

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8.0SKIN1004

8.0Sunday Riley

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream or Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum?

Based on ingredient analysis, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream and Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream and Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream→Full analysis: Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum→

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