Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Spot Cream local acne treatment and soothing cream

💗 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Spot Cream, 20 ml – targeted gel cream for problematic areas

A light, fast-absorbing spot gel cream with 15% tea tree leaf water, 1% TECA and calamine. It complements the targeted care of problematic, redness-prone and excess sebum-producing areas with gentle PHA and LHA exfoliation and moisturizing ingredients.

✨ What does it do?

• Supports the fresh and balanced feeling of problematic, oilier skin with 15% tea tree leaf water.
• Contains 1% TECA complex with Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid and Madecassic Acid.
• Helps control excess sebum in problematic areas with calamine.
• Gently aids the removal of dead skin cells with gluconolactone, a PHA.
• Supports a smoother, clearer skin surface with capryloyl salicylic acid, an LHA.
• Helps even out and brighten skin appearance with niacinamide.
• Supports a more hydrated, comfortable skin feel with panthenol.
• Complements the moisturizing formula with three forms of hyaluronic acid.
• Its light gel texture absorbs quickly without sticky residue.

🧬 Key active ingredients

Tea Tree Leaf Water – 15%

A defining ingredient of the Tea-Trica product line. The formula contains a high proportion of tea tree leaf water, which supports a fresh and balanced feeling on oilier, problematic areas.

The formula also contains a smaller amount of Tea Tree Leaf Oil.

TECA – 1%

The 1% TECA complex contains Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid and Madecassic Acid, the characteristic active components of centella.

It supports comfort care for problematic, redness-prone skin areas.

Calamine

A mineral-derived ingredient highlighted by SKIN1004 specifically to support the control of excess sebum on problematic areas.

Gluconolactone – PHA

A gentle exfoliating acid that helps remove accumulated dead skin cells while also having moisture-binding properties.

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid – LHA

A lipophilic exfoliating ingredient that gently supports a clearer, smoother skin surface and the care of congestion-prone areas.

Niacinamide

A versatile form of vitamin B3 that supports a more even, radiant skin appearance and proper skin barrier function.

Panthenol

A provitamin B5 that helps retain moisture and promotes a more comfortable skin feel.

Hyaluronic Acid + Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid + Sodium Hyaluronate

Three forms of hyaluronic acid that act as moisture-binding ingredients to support a more hydrated, softer skin feel.

🎯 Who is it recommended for?

It can be a particularly good choice for:

• problematic, blemish-prone areas,
• combination and oily skin,
• excess sebum production,
• congestion-prone skin,
• care of redness-prone problematic areas,
• uneven, rougher skin texture,
• those looking for a targeted spot product with a light, fast-absorbing texture.

The formula contains tea tree oil and eugenol, so this should be taken into account for skin sensitive to essential oils or fragrance components.

🧴 How to use

Apply a thicker layer directly to the problematic area as the last step of your skincare routine.

Can be used 1–3 times daily or as needed.

According to the manufacturer, it is not exclusively for spot application: if necessary, it can be applied in a thinner layer over the entire face.

Since it contains both PHA and LHA, those with more sensitive skin to acids should start with less frequent use. Use sunscreen during the day.

💗 Why do we love it?

Because it is truly a targeted spot formula, not just a simple moisturizing gel cream under the Tea-Trica name. The 15% tea tree leaf water, 1% TECA and calamine focus on problematic, oilier areas while PHA and LHA help remove dead skin cells.

Meanwhile, niacinamide, panthenol and three types of hyaluronic acid ensure the formula does not approach problematic skin solely from a “drying” perspective but also supports hydration and comfort.

❓ Q&A

Is it only for direct use on blemishes?

Primarily a targeted spot cream, and the manufacturer recommends a thicker layer on problematic areas. However, it can also be applied to the entire face if needed.

How much tea tree does it contain?

SKIN1004 specifies 15% Tea Tree Leaf Water. Tea Tree Leaf Oil is also listed in the INCI.

What does 1% TECA mean?

TECA is a complex of centella active components. In this product, it consists of Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid and Madecassic Acid at a total concentration of 1%.

Does it contain salicylic acid?

Classic Salicylic Acid is not present in the current INCI. However, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, i.e. LHA, is included.

Is it an exfoliating product?

Yes, mildly. It contains gluconolactone (PHA) and capryloyl salicylic acid (LHA).

Does it contain AHA?

The SKIN1004 product page communicates an AHA–PHA–LHA system, but no classic AHA ingredient can be clearly identified in the current INCI. Therefore, we would not classify it as an AHA-containing product.

Can it be used daily?

Yes. The manufacturer suggests 1–3 applications daily, but for more sensitive or acid-naïve skin, we recommend starting gradually.

How is it different from Tea-Trica B5 Cream?

The B5 Cream is a light moisturizer for the entire face, primarily focused on hydration and barrier care with 5% panthenol. The Spot Cream is a more targeted formula with 15% tea tree leaf water, 1% TECA, calamine, PHA and LHA for the care of problematic areas.