Hyalu-Cica Sleeping Pack
K-Beauty Overnight Recovery Pick
Verified reviewer
Pros & cons.
- +Rare transparent concentration disclosure for a K-beauty product
- +40.9% centella leaf water as the hydration base, not a garnish
- +Triple HA complex at genuinely substantial 1.44% total dosing
- +Lightweight gel-cream absorbs overnight without pillowcase residue
- +Fragrance-free and alcohol-free for sensitive skin
- +Works as a nightly moisturizer substitute for most skin types
- +Strong value per night compared to centella competitors
- −Complex botanical tail may concern very reactive users
- −Jar packaging is less hygienic than airless alternatives
- −Not rich enough alone for severely dry winter skin
- −Jar lid seal is average and benefits from upright storage
- −Some batches have been sold out on the official site
The full review.
Most skincare INCI lists use plausible deniability. Brands list hero ingredients in the middle of the list without disclosing concentration, hoping you assume the dose works. The SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Sleeping Pack is different. Its INCI list prints exact ppm values next to hero ingredients: centella asiatica leaf water at 408,864 ppm (40.9% of the formula), sodium hyaluronate at 4,813 ppm, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid at 4,813 ppm, and hyaluronic acid at 4,813 ppm. This level of disclosure is nonexistent in mass-market K-beauty. It forces the brand to use effective doses, as low numbers would be embarrassing. Trust SKIN1004 here: these concentrations are real and high.
The product is a lightweight gel-cream sleeping pack where centella leaf water, not water, is the hydration phase. The full centella active profile (madecassoside, asiaticoside, and the two acids) is a built-in feature of that leaf water rather than a spiked addition. A triple HA complex sits on that base at substantial dosing—0.48% each for a combined 1.44%, well above the fraction-of-a-percent window where HA is just marketing. Supporting ingredients include niacinamide for barrier lipid support, panthenol and polyglutamic acid for humectant reinforcement, a small amount of ceramide NP and hydrogenated lecithin for overnight barrier repair, and melatonin for antioxidant benefits.
The ingredient list also includes a tail of traditional Korean botanical extracts—artemisia, gardenia, larch, oak, rhubarb, corydalis, coptis, and others—labeled as a nighttime recovery complex. This makes the formula more complex than a minimalist cream. These extracts are at trace levels and function for brand storytelling as much as active effect, but they increase potential sensitivity for reactive skin. Most users won’t have issues, but those who react to complex botanical blends should patch test.
The texture makes this sleeping pack easy to recommend. It is a thin gel-cream, not a heavy sleeping mask. It spreads cleanly, absorbs within minutes, and leaves a hydrating layer that works overnight without coating your pillowcase. Many sleeping packs fail by being too rich (coating your silk pillowcase) or too thin (losing hydration by 3 a.m.). This one works as a nightly moisturizer substitute for normal to combination skin rather than just an occasional treatment.
The centella dosing shows results on calming. Morning skin looks less flushed, dehydration lines around the eyes soften, and comfort improves if your evening routine included retinol, acids, a long hot shower, or winter wind. The high centella and meaningful HA provide both barrier support and redness reduction in one overnight product.
Limitations are modest. The jar packaging is less hygienic than an airless pump; use clean fingers or a spatula and do not double-dip. The 100ml size is generous, but the jar lid does not seal as tightly as some prefer, so store it upright. While a solid standalone moisturizer for most, it is not rich enough for severely dry skin in cold weather alone. In that case, layer a richer cream or facial oil underneath and use this as the hydration-and-calming cap. These are not deal-breakers, but they are worth noting.
On value, this sits in the middle of K-beauty sleeping pack pricing. You pay more than a generic drugstore overnight mask, but the disclosed concentrations change the category. This is a centella mask with real hydration, not a hydration mask with centella marketing. For those whose skin responds to centella and who want a reliable, fragrance-free overnight recovery product, the per-night cost is reasonable and results are consistent.
Formula
### Texture
It is a thin gel-cream, not a heavy sleeping mask. It spreads cleanly, absorbs within minutes, and leaves a hydrating layer that works overnight without coating your pillowcase.
### Scent
*Fragrance-free.*
### Packaging
The jar packaging is less hygienic than an airless pump; use clean fingers or a spatula and do not double-dip. The 100ml size is generous, but the jar lid does not seal as tightly as some prefer, so store it upright.
### Best for
* Normal to combination skin
* Anyone whose skin responds well to centella
* Those who want a reliable, fragrance-free overnight recovery product
### Works for
* Skin that needs barrier support
* Skin that needs redness-reduction
### Not ideal for
* Severely dry skin in cold weather on its own
* Those with a history of reactions to complex botanical blends (patch test is sensible)
### Pairs Well With
* A richer cream or facial oil (for severely dry skin in cold weather)
### Conflicts With
* *None noted.*
### AM routine
* *Not applicable.*
### PM routine
* Use as a nightly moisturizer substitute for normal to combination skin.
* Layer a richer cream or facial oil underneath (for severely dry skin in cold weather).Ingredient analysis.
Full INCI list
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water (408,864ppm), Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate (4,813ppm), Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid (4,813ppm), Hyaluronic Acid (4,813ppm), Cetearyl Olivate, Methylpropanediol, Arginine, Panthenol, Pullulan, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Polyglutamic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Phytate, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Pantolactone, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Melatonin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Larix Sibirica Wood Extract, Quercus Mongolica Leaf Extract, Persicaria Hydropiper Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root/Stalk Extract, Corydalis Turtschaninovii Root Extract, Asarum Sieboldii Root Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Machilus Thunbergii Bark Extract
Skin match.
The science.
The Science
The formulation's main claim rests on its centella concentration. Research identifies madecassoside, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, and madecassic acid as the four major centella triterpenoid actives. Journals like the Journal of Ethnopharmacology show these modulate inflammatory cytokines and support epidermal barrier recovery. With 40.9% centella leaf water, this sleeping pack uses concentrations far above typical cosmetic dosing. Dose matters for centella; studies show higher extract concentrations produce more pronounced calming and recovery effects than trace amounts. The triple hyaluronic acid system has extensive literature showing multi-molecular-weight delivery hydrates more than single-weight formulations. At 4,813 ppm each, the HA component is meaningfully dosed, not decorative. Niacinamide sits at a typical mid-list level and has strong peer-reviewed evidence for barrier lipid synthesis and reducing transepidermal water loss, including in British Journal of Dermatology publications. Ceramide NP is at a low concentration, but it fits into the native stratum corneum lipid matrix to help barrier repair, supported by studies on multi-ceramide formulations for compromised skin. Topical melatonin is the most speculative ingredient. Research on its role as a cutaneous antioxidant and its ability to mitigate UV-generated reactive oxygen species is active but early-stage, mostly using small or in-vitro studies. The botanical tail has traditional-use support in Korean herbal medicine but lacks modern clinical validation for specific skin endpoints. Overall, the science strongly supports the calming, hydrating, and barrier-support claims, while the antioxidant nighttime-recovery framing is more speculative.
Dermatologist Perspective
Dermatologists often recommend centella-based sleeping packs for patients using retinoids, recovering from in-office treatments, or managing chronic redness like rosacea. This product fits that profile because the centella content is disclosed and substantial, the formula is fragrance-free, and the overnight format delivers calming ingredients during the skin's natural repair window. Board-certified dermatologists writing about K-beauty products note that SKIN1004's choice to disclose specific active concentrations is unusually transparent for the mass market, making their products easier to evaluate and recommend. For patients with sensitive or reactive skin, dermatologists typically suggest starting a few nights a week to assess tolerance, especially with the botanical extract list. The sleeping pack category is generally a reasonable step in nighttime routines focused on recovery rather than active treatment.
Where it fits in your routine.
Use this as your last evening routine step, two to four nights per week (or nightly during harsh weather or recovery periods). Apply after cleansing, toner, treatment serums, and any active products. Use a clean spatula to scoop a dime to nickel-sized amount and spread it evenly across the face and eye area if comfortable. Wait one or two minutes to absorb before bed — the gel-cream texture won't transfer heavily to your pillow. Cleanse normally in the morning and continue your routine. No rinsing required.
At roughly $19 for 100ml, this sleeping pack offers two to three months of use at a typical 3-4 nights per week frequency, putting the per-night cost well below luxury alternatives. A 30ml travel size is also available but offers worse per-milliliter value — the 100ml is the format to buy if you plan to use it regularly. What you're paying for here is the disclosed concentrations: a generic centella sleeping pack at half this price will almost certainly dose the hero ingredient at 1-2% at best, so the price premium for SKIN1004's version is buying real actives, not brand aesthetic. For anyone who responds well to centella and wants a reliable overnight recovery product, the value proposition is strong and the reorder math works out.
This works for sensitive, reactive, combination, or normal skin needing overnight hydration and calming. It suits people using retinol or acids who want a nighttime recovery layer. It also works for those who flush easily or are recovering from a procedure and need gentle, effective care.
If you have severely dry skin in cold climates, this sleeping pack lacks the thickness to work alone and requires layering. Users who react to complex botanical extract blends should patch test because of the long nighttime-complex tail. People who prefer a heavy, thick overnight cream will find this gel-cream too thin.
Product details.
Lightweight gel-cream spreads easily and sinks in within minutes. It leaves no tacky overnight film.
Essentially fragrance-free with a faint herbal note from the botanical extracts
Plastic jar with inner lid; 30ml and 100ml sizes available
Applies cool and smooth. Most users feel immediate softening and calming; the gel-cream texture absorbs well so your pillowcase stays clean by morning. First-time users with very reactive skin should patch test because of the extensive botanical extract list.
About 2-3 months of 3-4 nights per week use from the 100ml jar
12 months
All Year
The backstory.
SKIN1004's Hyalu-Cica Sleeping Pack extends the brand's centella-first philosophy into the overnight format that has become a K-beauty staple. Rather than creating a generic sleeping mask, the brand took its hero ingredient and made it literally the base of the formula, adding a complex botanical 'nighttime complex' to differentiate it from the hydrating mask and moisture cream in the same line.
About SKIN1004
Emerging Brand (2–5 years)SKIN1004 launched in 2016, focusing on a single ingredient: Madagascar-sourced centella asiatica. The brand builds its K-beauty reputation on high-centella formulations and transparent concentration disclosures instead of peer-reviewed clinical work.
Common myths.
Sleeping packs need to be rinsed off in the morning.
This formula absorbs overnight. Cleanse normally in the morning and continue your routine. This is a leave-on treatment, not a wash-off mask.
Melatonin in skincare makes you sleepy.
Topical melatonin provides antioxidant properties, not systemic sedation. Cosmetic amounts do not enter the bloodstream in meaningful quantities.
FAQ.
How often should I use the Hyalu-Cica Sleeping Pack?
Most skin types use this two to four nights a week. Use it nightly during harsh winter weather or after aggressive active treatments; the formula is gentle and causes no buildup or tolerance concerns.
Do I rinse this off in the morning?
No. This leave-on sleeping pack absorbs overnight. Cleanse your face normally in the morning and use your regular routine. The lightweight gel-cream texture prevents stickiness when you wake up.
Can I use this as my nightly moisturizer?
Most skin types can use this as a regular nighttime moisturizer. Very dry skin in severe winter conditions needs a thicker occlusive layered on top, but the centella-and-HA base works for normal to combination skin.
Is the melatonin in this mask active?
It works as a topical antioxidant. Emerging research shows melatonin neutralizes reactive oxygen species from daytime UV exposure. It is not an active treatment like retinol or vitamin C, but it fits the theme of a nighttime mask.
Can I use this with retinol?
Yes, this is a good pairing. Apply retinol first, let it absorb, then apply this mask on top. The centella and HA base buffers retinol irritation, while the panthenol and ceramide content supports the barrier overnight as the retinol works.
Is this safe for pregnancy?
Yes. The formula lacks retinoids, salicylic acid, or hydroquinone. The centella, HA, niacinamide, and other ingredients are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The topical melatonin dose does not absorb systemically in meaningful amounts.
How long does a 100ml jar last?
A 100ml jar lasts most users two to three months at three to four applications per week. Nightly use lasts about six to eight weeks.
Community
What the community says.
"Skin feels noticeably hydrated and calm in the morning"
"No stickiness or heavy residue overnight"
"Good value for the size"
"Fragrance-free and gentle"
"Large botanical extract list concerns some sensitive users"
"Not thick enough for severely dry winter skin as a standalone"
"Jar packaging is less hygienic than airless options"
