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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule
100% Madagascar centella asiatica ampoule for sensitive and reactive skin. 100ml, fragrance-free, $19.80.
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The Analysis
Quick Specs
Price$19.80
Ease Of UseVery easy; squeeze-dropper bottle allows precise dosing with no special technique required
Bottle Size100
Skin TextureUltra-light watery essence that absorbs instantly with no tackiness or residue
Expert Review Summary
The SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule uses a single hero active: Centella Asiatica extract from Madagascar, documented by the brand as carrying seven times more soothing asiaticoside than standard cultivars. The formula strips out fillers and synthetic fragrance, delivering the centella in a lightweight aqueous base appropriate for eczema-adjacent, rosacea-prone, and post-procedure skin that cannot tolerate complex formulas.
At under $20 for 100ml, the value-per-milliliter benchmark is difficult to match in the sensitive-skin category. The ultra-thin watery texture absorbs on contact with no tackiness and layers without issue under niacinamide, peptide, or moisturizer steps, making it an ideal first K-beauty product for those new to multi-step routines.
Technical Specifications
Price$19.80
Ease Of UseVery easy; squeeze-dropper bottle allows precise dosing with no special technique required
Bottle Size100
Skin TextureUltra-light watery essence that absorbs instantly with no tackiness or residue
Sebum Control3
Fragrance Free Yes
Gentle Formula Yes
Pigment Fading3
Value For Money9
Hydration Level7
Non Comedogenic Yes
Pore Refinement3
Brand ReputationCult K-beauty brand specializing in centella; widely endorsed by dermatologists and K-beauty editors as the go-to pure-cica ampoule for barrier-sensitive skin
Calming Efficacy9
Retinol EfficacyNone; retinoid-free formula designed for compromised and reactive skin
Clinical Evidence No
Peptide ComplexityNone; single-hero centella formula with no added peptide actives
Firming Performance2
Niacinamide Percent0
Centella Cica Content Yes
Pdrn Or Exosome Content No
Ceramide Barrier Repair No
Hypoallergenic Testing Yes
Layering CompatibilityExcellent; thin watery consistency layers effortlessly under toners, serums, and SPF without pilling
Azelaic Or Transexamic Acid No
Niacinamide ConcentrationNone; formula relies entirely on centella asiatica extract with no niacinamide