Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule (55ml)

Seven ingredients. Easy to check. When your skin is red, tight or just stressed, you want fewer ingredients, not more. This centella serum has seven, and no fragrance or essential oils. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule is a seven-ingredient serum built around centella asiatica extract, with glycerin for hydration. It helps skin that looks red or feels tight and stressed feel calmer and more comfortable, and gives a soft, hydrated base for glass-skin layering. Perfect for: sensitive or easily irritated skin, redness-prone skin, nights you use retinal or acidsFeels like: a light, watery serum that sinks in quicklyKey ingredients: centella asiatica extract, glycerinWhy we chose itIf you have a list of ingredients you avoid, this is one of the easiest products we sell to check: seven ingredients in total, with no fragrance or essential oils listed. Centella extract is fourth of the seven, after water, glycerin and butylene glycol, so think of it as a simple hydrating serum built around centella rather than a concentrated extract. SKIN1004 describe it as PETA vegan and cruelty-free. What it doesCentella asiatica, often called cica, is one of Korean skincare's classic soothing plants; its extract contains compounds such as madecassic acid and asiaticoside. Glycerin and butylene glycol draw water into the skin. There is no strong active to build up to, so it slots easily around retinal, acids or vitamin C. Key ingredientsCentella asiatica extract: a soothed, more comfortable feelGlycerin: draws water into the skinButylene glycol: light hydration and an easy spreadCellulose gum: gives the light, slightly slippery textureBest forSensitive or easily irritated skinSkin that looks red or feels hot and tightA calming layer on nights you use retinal or acidsOily or blemish-prone skin that wants light hydrationA simple first layer in a glass-skin routineNot ideal ifYou want to fade dark spots or smooth texture: it has no brightening or exfoliating activeYour skin is very dry: it is a light layer, so follow it with a cream such as SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella CreamYou know you react to centella: it is the main active ingredientWhere it goes in your routineAfter cleansing and toner, before heavier serums and moisturiser. Pat 2 to 3 drops into the face, morning and evening. In the morning, finish with sunscreen. Pro tip: For dry skin, follow it with SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Cream from the same line. What to expectSkin should feel hydrated and more comfortable straight away. Redness-prone or stressed skin tends to look calmer with steady daily use and a gentle routine. Quick facts: 55 ml · 7 ingredients · No fragrance or essential oils listed · PETA vegan (brand-stated) · AM and PM · SKIN1004, made in Korea