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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule for combination skin

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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule

Average

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for combination skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Suitable for combination skin, this product offers moderate soothing and barrier support due to Centella Asiatica Extract, which calms irritation and enhances resilience. Glycerin and Butylene Glycol provide hydration, which is supportive for oily shine and combination skin, but lacks specialized ingredients to directly address these concerns.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your combination skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract.

How to apply

  • Use your serum as part of your PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, and right before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏳for it to soak in.
  • Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive.
  • Always do a patch test before using the serum for the first time, and avoid the eye area .

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 25.0k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users describe this ampoule as a gentle, watery product that effectively calms redness and repairs the moisture barrier without feeling heavy. It is highly praised by individuals with sensitive, acne-prone, or irritated skin. Some users with resilient skin types find it too lightweight for significant hydration or notice minimal changes.

Highlights

  • Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “Applies exactly like water and absorbs instantly.”
    • “Leaves absolutely no sticky or greasy residue.”
    • “Perfect for layering under makeup or other serums.”
    • “Doesn't feel like I have anything on my face.”
  • Soothes redness Mostly Mentioned
    • “Calmed down a really painful bump on my cheek within two days.”
    • “My mask-stressed skin seems more supple and forehead bumps are less angry.”
    • “Drastically reduced redness around my nose and brows.”
    • “The only thing that doesn't sting when my barrier is damaged.”
  • Safe for sensitive skin Often Mentioned
    • “100% Centella extract means no random ingredients to break me out.”
    • “Did not clog my pores or cause new acne.”
    • “Gentle enough to use while on tretinoin/retinol.”
  • Hydrating for oily skin Sometimes Noted
    • “Provides a nice burst of hydration without the oiliness.”
    • “Makes my skin feel plump and bouncy.”
    • “Good basic hydration layer before moisturizer.”
    • “Helps balance my oil production.”
  • No visible results Sometimes Noted
    • “Finished the whole bottle and didn't notice any difference.”
    • “It feels just like putting water on my face, did nothing.”
    • “No 'wow' factor, just a basic hydrator.”
    • “My skin is resilient, so I didn't see the soothing effects others rave about.”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Gave me small whiteheads on my forehead.”
    • “My skin didn't like the pure extract, caused irritation.”
    • “Broke me out in cystic acne after a week.”
    • “Sadly caused a reaction despite being 'clean'.”
  • Not hydrating enough Rarely Noted
    • “Too watery for my dry skin, disappeared immediately.”
    • “Need to layer it 3-4 times to feel any moisture.”
    • “Not enough as a standalone serum for winter.”
    • “Felt tight again five minutes after applying.”

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Questions and answers

How well does SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule work for combination skin?

This ampoule works moderately well for combination skin by calming irritation and providing basic hydration, though other products fit it better. Treatments that fit combination skin best need ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, or propolis to regulate oiliness, enhance radiance, and balance dry and oily areas.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for combination skin?

Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, and Butylene Glycol make this serum a good fit by helping to calm irritation, support the skin barrier, and provide gentle hydration for dry and oily areas. To work best for combination skin, a treatment of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, or zinc PCA to regulate oiliness and enhance radiance without causing irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for combination skin?

Centella Asiatica Extract helps balance combination skin by boosting moisture levels while keeping redness and irritation calm. It also supports skin barrier repair to help maintain smooth and healthy skin overall.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Glycerin do for combination skin?

Glycerin helps keep combination skin soft and smooth by pulling moisture in and keeping it there. It improves hydration and supports your skin barrier, which is unlikely to cause irritation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for combination skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, which keeps the routine simple and safe around sun exposure.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying the serum first to calm your skin and provide basic hydration before layering your retinol product. It is very safe and unlikely to cause irritation for your combination skin. A product for this skin type also needs targeted ingredients to actively balance oil and refine pores.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

How often should I use this serum?

This treatment is used in the evening for your combination skin, starting once a week or as your routine directs for extra safety and simplicity. Centella Asiatica Extract helps calm irritation and Glycerin provides hydration, though combination skin also needs specialized ingredients to fully balance oily shine.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?

This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores for your combination skin. Its safe formula lacks harsh ingredients that typically trigger irritation, and reviewers report a negligible risk of breakouts.

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

  • Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.

    Molecules, 2023

  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020

  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

  • Topical treatment with 5% vitamin C and 0.1% madecassoside significantly improved clinical scores for wrinkles, suppleness, firmness, roughness, and skin hydration, along with functional and structural remodeling of the elastic fiber network in 20 female volunteers with photoaged skin after 6 months compared to baseline.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2008

  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001

  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

  • A red ginseng hydrogel formulation with 1,2-hexanediol promoted selective growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis and decreased Cutibacterium acnes in 20 female subjects.

    Journal of Ginseng Research, 2022

  • Sensory skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols increased with alkane chain length, whereas 1,2-hexanediol showed the lowest objective skin irritation potential compared to both shorter and longer chain lengths, and percutaneous absorption negatively correlated with alkane chain length.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2011

Why other serums fit combination skin better

  • Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.

    BioMed Research International, 2022

  • A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Ingredients

Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Cellulose Gum

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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