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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream vs Sunday Riley Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream scores 8.0/9.8 and Sunday Riley Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream scores 8.0/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.

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SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream

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8.0

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Sunday Riley

Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream

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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

10% overlap

19SKIN1004

5Shared

49Sunday Riley

Only in SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream

14 unique

Centella Asiatica Extract Butylene Glycol Cetearyl Alcohol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cetearyl Olivate Sorbitan Olivate 2-Hexanediol Panthenol Madecassoside Asiaticoside+4 more

Shared ingredients

5 in common

Water Glycerin Squalane Sodium Hyaluronate Carbomer

Only in Sunday Riley Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream

44 unique

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax Lanolin Alcohol Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract Ceramide Np Ceramide Eop Ceramide Ap Linoleic Acid Oleic Acid Palmitic Acid Linolenic Acid+34 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.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Sunday Riley Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream scores 6.1 here versus 4.8 for SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream. 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 Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream relies on Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Ceramide Np, and Ceramide Eop. 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 Ice Ceramide Moisturizing 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

Value comparison

At budget pricing with a score of 8.0, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream is a decent pick. Sunday Riley Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream 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 Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream?

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 Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream 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 Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream?

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 Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream→

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