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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule for sensitive skin

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule

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One of the best serums for sensitive skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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

  • Excellent suitability for your normal skin and goals of addressing redness and irritation is provided by Centella Asiatica Extract and Glycerin, which offer anti-inflammatory and humectant actions, respectively.
  • The high concentration of Centella Asiatica Extract ensures significant soothing and barrier-enhancing effects, supporting skin repair.
  • The formulation is safe for your sensitive skin, as it lacks any harsh or prohibited ingredients that could cause irritation.

How to apply

  • Use your serum in the PM routine, starting 3 times a week before building up to daily use if your skin is happy.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer for the best results.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute ⏱ for it to soak in.
  • Since your skin is sensitive and easily irritated, apply the serum on completely dry skin to help keep it calm.
  • Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the serum too close to your eyes .

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

What makes SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule a great fit for sensitive skin?

This product is a great fit because it uses centella asiatica extract and glycerin to calm redness and keep skin hydrated. Its high concentration of centella asiatica extract helps repair the skin barrier, and the formula avoids harsh ingredients that could trigger irritation.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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

Centella Asiatica Extract and glycerin make this serum a great fit for sensitive skin by helping calm redness and irritation while adding moisture. The high concentration of Centella Asiatica supports skin repair, and the formula is unlikely to cause irritation because it leaves out harsh ingredients.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for sensitive skin?

Centella asiatica extract helps calm sensitive skin and keeps it comfortable by easing irritation and supporting moisture retention. Using this ingredient helps soothe redness and supports a healthy skin barrier with a very low likelihood of irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

What does Glycerin do for sensitive skin?

Glycerin helps keep sensitive skin soft and deeply hydrated while supporting the skin barrier. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may protect against dryness and roughness.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1999

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

This treatment goes in your evening routine, after cleansing and toning and before moisturizing, for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. The gentle formula helps calm sensitive skin without harsh ingredients that cause irritation.

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

You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying this soothing serum before your retinol in the evening. This helps calm the skin and keeps it comfortable, as the formula is very safe and gentle.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

How often should I use this serum?

This serum is a great fit for your sensitive skin and is designed to be used in the evening as part of your routine. The gentle formula containing Centella Asiatica Extract and Glycerin helps soothe redness and irritation safely without harsh ingredients.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016

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

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin because it lacks harsh ingredients and relies on a soothing, gentle formula. Reviewers rarely report breakouts, and the safe ingredients help calm and protect your skin.

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Molecules, 2023

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
  • A preservative system containing 1,2-hexanediol and caprylyl glycol showed no delayed Type IV dermal sensitivity reactions in 200 subjects when tested as a 15% mixture in carbomer gel and in a cosmetic formulation.

    Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2009
  • 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

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.

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