APLB Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen vs SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Soothing Sun Milk
A side-by-side comparison of two Korean sunscreens — ingredients, skin-type fit, size and live UK prices — to help you decide which to buy.
APLB
Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen
£11.65 delivered
£7.80 + £3.85 delivery · free over £50
Ships from overseas6–15 business days · Express £5.39, 4–8 business days
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Soothing Sun Milk
£12.84 delivered
£8.99 + £3.85 delivery · free over £50
Ships from overseas6–15 business days · Express £5.39, 4–8 business days
Compare all prices| Price (from) | £7.80 | £8.99 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sunscreens | Sunscreens |
| Key ingredient | Retinol + Vitamin C | Centella Asiatica |
| Best for | oily, combination, normal | sensitive, normal, combination, dry, oily |
| Targets | hydration, barrier | soothing |
| Size | 40ml | 50ml |
Which should you choose?
APLB Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen centres on Retinol + Vitamin C, while SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Soothing Sun Milk leads with Centella Asiatica. Both work for oily, combination, normal skin, so it often comes down to texture, price and the active you want to prioritise. On price, APLB Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen is currently the better value — but prices change daily, so check both below.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between APLB Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen and SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Soothing Sun Milk?
Both are Korean sunscreens. APLB Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen is built around Retinol + Vitamin C, while SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Soothing Sun Milk leads with Centella Asiatica. Both suit oily, combination, normal skin.
Which is cheaper, APLB Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen or SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Soothing Sun Milk?
APLB Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen is currently the cheaper of the two at around £7.80. We check both prices daily across the UK retailers we compare, and each one shows when it was last checked.
Can I use APLB Retinol Vitamin C Vitamin E Sunscreen and SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Soothing Sun Milk together?
In most routines you can layer different product types, but two products of the same step (e.g. two sunscreens) are usually used as alternatives rather than together. Patch-test new actives and introduce one at a time.
Still deciding? See the full ranking
Both of these are Korean sunscreens. Our ranked round-ups price-compare every option we rate for each skin type they suit, not just these two.