Skin1004 Madagascar Ampoule

The original Madagascar Centella Ampoule is the reference product for the entire line. It contains a near-100% concentration of centella asiatica leaf extract as the first ingredient - unusually high for a mass-market skincare product - with minimal supporting ingredients. It applies as a thin, watery concentrate over the toner step and absorbs quickly.

The 55 ml is the standard retail size, finishing in roughly 2-3 months with daily use (3-4 drops per session). The 100 ml is the professional size with better cost-per-ml for year-round users. Most dermatologists and estheticians who recommend SKIN1004 specify the original ampoule by default; the variant lines are refinements for specific concerns, not improvements on the base formula.

The Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule (available in 50 ml and 100 ml) adds sebum-control and pore-tightening actives to the centella base. "Fresh" signals a lighter, gel-like texture compared to the original ampoule. This version is suited to oily and combination skin that finds the original ampoule slightly too film-forming in warm or humid conditions.

The Poremizing Fresh Ampoule pairs naturally with the Poremizing Light Gel Cream from the same sub-line. If pores and shine are your primary concern alongside calming, building a full Poremizing routine (toner → ampoule → gel cream) delivers the most consistent results.

The Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica First Ampoule (50 ml and 100 ml) layers hyaluronic acid alongside the centella extract. "First" refers to its placement in the routine - it is designed as the first treatment step after cleansing, before the standard ampoule, acting as a plumping hydration base. The hyaluronic acid draws moisture into the upper dermis, which the centella then works on as a stabilizing ingredient.

This ampoule is the right pick for normal-to-dry skin that wants barrier calming and visible plumping simultaneously. It can also be used as the sole ampoule step on low-stress days when the full centella concentrate is unnecessary. In winter routines for dry climates, the Hyalu-Cica First Ampoule as a base layer before the original ampoule provides more moisture density than either alone.

The Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule (50 ml and 95 ml) adds probiotic lysate to the centella base. Probiotic lysate - the fermented by-product of live bacterial cultures - has documented evidence for supporting the skin's acid mantle and microbiome balance. Combined with centella's anti-inflammatory action, this ampoule addresses chronic barrier disruption from two angles simultaneously.

It is the recommended option for post-active-acne recovery, eczema-adjacent skin, and post-procedure use (post-laser, post-peel) where the barrier microbiome is disrupted in addition to visible inflammation. The 95 ml and 50 ml sizes reflect that this tends to be a daily treatment choice rather than an occasional one.

The Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Relief Ampoule (100 ml) adds tea tree to the centella base for a mild antibacterial action at the ampoule step. "Tea-Trica" is SKIN1004's name for the tea tree + centella combination. This is the ampoule for actively breaking-out skin where bacteria are a contributing factor - not just redness from barrier damage.

SKIN1004 keeps the tea tree concentration low enough to avoid the irritation of undiluted tea tree applications; the centella base counterbalances the drying effect. It works well as an evening ampoule during active breakout phases, with the original ampoule used on calmer days. Some users use both - original in the morning, Tea-Trica in the evening - during a breakout cycle.

The Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam (125 ml) brings the Madagascar centella extract into the cleanser. It uses amino acid surfactants (glutamate-based) instead of sulfates, which maintain the skin's acid mantle better than SLS or SLES foams. It lathers moderately - enough to remove daily SPF and light sebum - and rinses without the tight post-cleanse feeling that drying surfactants cause.

The Ampoule Foam is the recommended cleanse step for anyone building a full Madagascar Centella routine. It is not a serum and does not replace the ampoule treatment step - it simply means the calming centella ingredient is present throughout the routine from cleanse to moisturizer.

Most ampoule lines in this collection come in two sizes. The 50-55 ml sizes are suitable for first-time buyers who want to test the formula before committing to a larger volume. They typically last 6-10 weeks with daily use. The 100 ml sizes offer meaningfully better cost-per-ml for users who have confirmed the formula works for them.

The original Ampoule at 55 ml is slightly larger than the typical travel size, so it is a reasonable choice for a trial period. The 100 ml original ampoule is the standard professional size and is more economical for year-round users.

All Madagascar Centella ampoules apply after the toner step and before the moisturizer in both morning and evening routines. The Hyalu-Cica First Ampoule is the exception - it goes first among ampoules when stacking multiple treatment steps, with the original or variant ampoule applied on top.

Morning: Ampoule Foam → Toning Toner → Ampoule → (any serum) → Cream → SPF. Evening: Ampoule Foam → Toning Toner → Ampoule → Cream. On active nights, the ampoule layers over or under a retinol or acid depending on your buffering preference. Most SKIN1004 users apply ampoule under retinol as a barrier prep.