SKIN1004 MADAGASCAR CENTELLA HYALU-CICA FIRST AMPOULE 100ML

Values: 100% Genuine (Adilsons policy) · Fragrance-Free · Halal-Friendly* / Vegan-Friendly* (self-assessed).

If your skin feels reactive, sunburned, or "off" after a day outdoors, the concentrated Centella water base here does more soothing per drop than a diluted toner would.

Pros: unusually high (92%) Centella concentration as the actual formula base, real cross-corroborated INCI, no obvious FA-trigger emulsifiers. Caveats: exact Niacinamide/HA percentages not brand-disclosed, and the long botanical-extract tail (banana flower, neem, turmeric, and others) is not independently confirmed at what individual concentration.

Step 1 (When): AM and/or PM. Step 2 (How much): 2-3 drops. Step 3 (How): pat into damp skin right after toner, wait 30 seconds before the next step.

"Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product."

1. Cleanse. 2. Toner. 3. SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica First Ampoule, 2-3 drops. 4. Any additional serum. 5. Moisturizer. 6. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable). Its rapid absorption in Mauritius' humidity means it can sit as the very first hydrating step without slowing down the rest of your routine.

1. Double cleanse if wearing sunscreen. 2. Toner. 3. SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica First Ampoule, 2-3 drops. 4. Any active lane (retinol/exfoliant — one lane only). 5. Moisturizer. Its concentrated Centella base makes a reasonable buffer before a retinol or exfoliant.

Technique: pat, do not rub. Required skin state: damp, right after toner. Wait time: 30 seconds before the next step.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global rules: viscosity ladder — thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, before sunscreen 10-15 min. Hard cap rule: if the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, not increase.

AM Maximum Stack (16 steps): 1. Rinse/Gentle Cleanse (optional) 2. pH-Prep Toner (optional) 3. Hydrating Toner Layers (optional) 4. Essence Step [Anchor: this First Ampoule] 5. Mist (optional) 6. Booster/Soothing Serum (optional) 7. Antioxidant Lane — choose one 8. Pigment Support Lane — choose one 9. Hydration Serum Lane 10. Oil-Control Lane — choose one 11. Peptides/Repair Lane 12. Eye Serum/Cream 13. Moisturizer 14. Optional Sealing Layer 15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ — non-negotiable 16. Lip SPF.

"In AM, prioritize comfort + SPF adherence over stacking. In high humidity, fewer layers often perform better."

PM Maximum Stack (14 steps): 1. Micellar pre-cleanse (optional) 2. Oil Cleanser (if SPF/makeup) 3. Water Cleanser 4. pH-Prep Toner (optional) 5. Hydrating Toner Layers (optional) 6. Anchor: this First Ampoule 7. Soothing/Barrier Serum (optional) 8. Targeted active, if different 9. Targeted Serum, if non-conflicting 10. Moisturizer 11. Sleeping Mask 12. Occlusive Seal 13. Spot Treatment 14. Lip Sleeping Mask.

"Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep 'one lane' per night."

Lane strictness: one-lane rule — Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration can always accompany.

Watery-to-light-gel tier, applied right after toner and before any thicker serum. Its 92% Centella water base makes it thinner than the Blue Serum or Sleeping Pack in this same sub-line — layer it first among the water-phase steps.

Before starting, a basic cleanser should already be in your routine. PROCEED IF: seeking a fast-absorbing hydration/soothing first step, especially after sun or heat exposure. PAUSE IF: currently purging from a new active elsewhere. STOP/CONSULT IF: known allergy to Centella or any named botanical extract in the INCI.

Rapid hydration and skin-stress calming via a high-concentration Centella base, supported by Niacinamide for mild barrier/tone benefits and a Hyaluronic Acid pair for water retention. What this product cannot do: exfoliate, fade pigmentation, or replace a dedicated barrier-repair cream on already-compromised skin.

Primary pick: SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Blue Serum 30ml (verified in stock, 6 units) as a follow-up hydration layer with added Ceramide support.

Alternatives: SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream 75ml (verified in stock, 27 units) to seal in this ampoule's hydration; SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Cloudy Mist 120ml (verified in stock, 13 units) to re-dampen skin between layers; SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 50ml (verified in stock, 112 units) as the mandatory AM SPF finisher.

MYTH: "An 'ampoule' always means a strong treatment active." REALITY: in K-beauty naming, "ampoule" can simply mean a concentrated water-phase step — this one is concentrated in Centella extract, not in a treatment active like retinol or acid.

MYTH: "You need this AND the Blue Serum AND the Sleeping Pack every single day." REALITY: the Hyalu-Cica sub-line offers modular hydration steps — most people don't need all three layered daily, especially in humid weather.

"In air-conditioned environments, hyaluronic acid draws moisture FROM your deeper skin layers instead of from the air. ALWAYS seal this product with an occlusive when in AC for extended periods."

Full INCI (WebSearch cross-corroborated across INCIDecoder, SkinSort, CosDNA, and the brand's own site — medium confidence, not a direct primary-source fetch): Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract (92%), Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Sodium Hyaluronate, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Propanediol, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Artemisia Princeps Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract.

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, and Hydroxyacetophenone (a phenolic stabilizer, not a fragrance ingredient).

Fragrance status: Fragrance-Free — no Parfum entry; the long botanical-extract tail (Rose water, Pear, Melon, Banana flower) may contribute very faint natural aromatics but no added fragrance ingredient is declared. EU 26 allergens: none detected in the corroborated INCI.

Halal: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No animal-derived ingredients detected. This is NOT a formal vegan certification by The Vegan Society or equivalent body.

Cruelty-free: SKIN1004 is listed on PETA's own Beauty Without Bunnies database, verified directly against the certifier's published listing. *Brand also sells through Tmall in mainland China; cross-border sales may be exempt from post-market animal testing requirements, but the exact channel for this SKU is unconfirmed.

A 50ml size of this same product (gid unconfirmed handle skin1004-madagascar-centella-hyalu-cica-first-ampoule-50ml) is also sold at Adilsons; formula assumed shared but not independently re-verified for that specific listing.

Fungal Acne Safety: Likely safe — no Cetearyl Olivate/Sorbitan Olivate/Hydrogenated Lecithin pattern (unlike several sibling Hyalu-Cica products) found in this corroborated INCI, though not independently cross-checked against folliculitisscout.com/sezia.co this run.

Assessment: Very low, given its watery texture. Wait 30 seconds before the next step for best absorption.

Fresh texture should be a clear-to-translucent watery fluid. Discoloration or thickening signals spoilage. Store away from direct heat and bathroom humidity. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test on the inner forearm (24h), then behind the ear (24h), before full facial use. "If adverse reaction: STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY gentle cleanser + plain moisturizer + mineral SPF. NO acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72h, reintroduce ONE product per 14 days."

1. Skipping the moisturizer step after this ampoule, especially in AC. 2. Expecting it to exfoliate or brighten — that's not its lane. 3. Using it as your only hydration step in very dry weather without a follow-up cream.

At 2-3 drops per use, a 100ml bottle covers roughly 350-450 applications — about 6-7.5 months of twice-daily use. Reorder around month 6 to allow for shipping time.

This ampoule's role is rapid hydration and calming, sitting right after toner on the viscosity ladder. AM: cleanse → toner → this ampoule → moisturizer → SPF. PM: cleanse → toner → this ampoule → active lane (if any) → moisturizer.

If your skin is sun-stressed or overheated: apply this ampoule immediately for fast calming before the rest of your routine. If you're in AC all day: always seal with a moisturizer. If you're layering a retinol: use this ampoule first as a buffer, then the retinol.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica First Ampoule, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

If you want a slightly richer, more emulsion-like hydration serum instead, SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Blue Serum 30ml (verified in stock, 6 units) adds a 5-form Hyaluronic Acid complex and Ceramide NP on a lower (38%) Centella base — a genuine trade-off of a thicker feel for added barrier-lipid support.

This product's primary function is rapid hydration and calming. You do NOT need this if you already own another concentrated Centella water/toner doing the same job — finish that first. Stacking assessment: No Benefit if run alongside another plain Centella-water product; Marginal Benefit alongside the Blue Serum (different HA/Ceramide emphasis).

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick checks: the EAN-13 barcode should begin with GS1 prefix 8809576; the batch code can be checked at CheckFresh.

Parent Company: Craver Corporation. Founded: 2016. Headquarters: South Korea. Hero Ingredient: Madagascar Centella Asiatica.

SKIN1004 built its catalog around Madagascar-sourced Centella Asiatica as a shared base. This First Ampoule leads with an unusually high 92% concentration of that extract, making it one of the more concentrated single-ingredient-forward products in the Hyalu-Cica sub-line.

No independently-sourced, verifiable user reviews for this exact product were found this run — search results returned retailer product pages (Little Wonderland, Kiokii) and ingredient databases rather than review threads. No Reddit-specific thread was found. Community reviews for this specific product were not yet available in our research at the time of writing.

Is this a strong treatment ampoule? No — despite the name, it's a concentrated hydration/soothing step, not a strong-active treatment.

Can I use this every day, both AM and PM? Yes.

Does it replace my moisturizer? No — it's a lightweight, fast-absorbing pre-step; always follow with a moisturizer.

What does "First" mean in the name? It refers to its position early in a routine, right after toner, not a product ranking or brand-first claim.

Ampoule

A K-beauty term for a concentrated treatment step, which can mean a strong active or, as here, a concentrated botanical water base.

Humectant

An ingredient that draws and holds water in the skin.

MFDS

Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, which certifies certain functional-cosmetic claims.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: anyone wanting a fast, gentle hydration/soothing first step, especially after sun exposure or heat stress. Key benefits: unusually high 92% Centella water base, real cross-corroborated INCI, no obvious FA-trigger ingredients. Keep in mind: exact Niacinamide/HA percentages aren't brand-disclosed, and it does not replace a moisturizer or treatment active.