Centellian24 - TasTheStuff review for Madeca Cream Time Reverse

Update March 25, 2025 I initially expressed disinterest in this product a couple of months ago (October 2024) and originally rated it a 3/5. I didn’t use it again until mid-January, when I decided to give it another try. Now, at the end of March, I’m nearly finished with my first tube, and my perspective has changed based on my experience over the past two months. I previously mentioned that this cream is thick, and now that we’re transitioning from winter to spring, my skin can use all the extra hydration it can get. It has a rich application but absorbs well, feeling lightweight once blended in—almost like a thin salve. My skin has been loving this during the winter—I wake up with hydrated, plump skin that creates a great base for sunscreen and makeup. I’m still unsure why this formula contains so many essential oils. While they haven’t caused me any irritation, I feel the cream would be better off unscented, especially for those sensitive to fruit- or herb-based essential oils (like orange peel oil, rosemary extract oil, etc.). That said, I haven’t had any negative reactions after two months of use. For these reasons, I feel comfortable bumping my rating up to a 4/5, as it worked well for me—especially in colder weather. Whether it holds up in warmer seasons is still up for debate. __________________________________________________ Original - October 30, 2024 When I first saw this brand, Centellian24, the first thing that came to mind was that it is very similar to pharma-branded/medical doctor skincare brands. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I wanted to see what this brand had to offer and whether their products would be suitable for someone with an oily/combo skin type. I’ve got three products to test from this brand, which allows me to provide a more conclusive and thorough opinion on them. 🍎 Madeca Cream Time Reverse My Rating: 3/5 A Bit of Background on Centellian 24 Madeca Cream Time Reverse: - An alcohol-free cream used during the last step of a skincare routine - Contains 50 mL / 1.69 fl. oz. - Purpose: to prevent aging and firm/plump the face 🍎 I really did not like that the ingredient information wasn’t readily accessible, as this is one of the things I look for to determine if I can use a product on my combo/oily skin. After some digging, I was able to find the list. 🍎 As for the ingredients list, I was a bit surprised to find that it comprises 78 ingredients. While there were some great ingredients, there were also many icky ones that don’t sit well with me. 🍎 I like the texture of this cream. It has a bit of weight and is opaque without being overly thick. It does not have the consistency of a watery cream; this feels like those creams you find in prescription drugs, the ones with a heavier density. It’s nicely hydrating, for sure. 🍎 The scent is quite medicinal. It has an herbal smell I can’t quite pinpoint—you’ll either love it or hate it. I don’t mind it. 🍎 A particular ingredient, Active Teca, consists of a few patented ingredients, including: - Centella Asiatica Peptide - Centella Asiatica Vitamin - Centella Asiatica Ceramide - Centella Asiatica Hyaluronic Acid - Centella Asiatica Protein Extract The goal is to improve the skin’s firmness in the deeper layers. 🍎 The amount of perfuming agents is staggering and somewhat deters me from putting my complete trust in this. It hasn’t caused a reaction for me, but my skin did tingle for a bit upon application before settling down. I’m not sure this is suitable for everyone, as there are potential allergens since it contains so many essential oils. Overall, I give this a 3/5. It’s not bad, but the overwhelming number of essential oils isn’t sitting right with me. I also don’t think this is good for warmer months, as it can be too thick, but it may be great for winter.