SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule 50ml

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

Pros: real, cross-corroborated postbiotic ferment + Centella triterpenoid formula (partial list, but consistent across 5 independent sources), fragrance-free, described by an independent source as pairing well with irritating actives like retinol. Caveats: only a partial 12-ingredient INCI opening was found out of a reported 43-ingredient total; individual concentrations aren't disclosed.

Step 1 (When): AM and/or PM. Step 2 (How much): 2-3 drops. Step 3 (How): pat into damp skin, wait 30-60 seconds before moisturizer.

"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 Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule, 2-3 drops. 4. Moisturizer. 5. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable).

1. Double cleanse if wearing sunscreen. 2. Toner. 3. Any active lane (retinol/exfoliant — one lane only). 4. SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule, applied after actives, 2-3 drops. 5. Moisturizer. This is one of the few SKIN1004 products specifically positioned as a buffer for a retinol night, per independent review data.

Technique: pat, do not rub. Required skin state: damp. Wait time: 30-60 seconds before moisturizer.

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 (optional) 5. Mist (optional) 6. Booster/Soothing Serum [Anchor: this Intensive Ampoule] 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. Essence (optional) 7. Soothing/Barrier Serum (optional) 8. Anchor active, if different (retinoid/exfoliant) 9. Targeted Serum [Anchor: this Intensive Ampoule, as buffer] 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.

Impact: Supportive. This is a POSTBIOTIC — beneficial metabolites from fermentation. You are not applying live bacteria. The Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate provides fermentation byproducts believed to support barrier repair signaling, distinct from a live-probiotic product.

Before starting, a basic cleanser should already be in your routine. PROCEED IF: compromised, sensitive, or actives-stressed skin needing a repair layer. PAUSE IF: currently in an unrelated acute flare needing dermatologist input. STOP/CONSULT IF: active eczema/psoriasis flare or known allergy to a Centella-derived or ferment ingredient.

If your skin stings on moisturizer or feels tight within 30 minutes of cleansing, this ampoule is a reasonable repair-layer choice, but pause any exfoliating acid until the barrier improves.

Barrier repair via Ceramide NP and the postbiotic ferment filtrate; calming via the Centella triterpenoid trio; mild tone/barrier support via Niacinamide. What this product cannot do: exfoliate, fade pigmentation on its own, or replace a dedicated moisturizer.

Primary pick: SKIN1004 Retinol 0.2 Boosting Shot Ampoule 30ml (verified in stock, 34 units) — this ampoule's own independent-review positioning is specifically as a retinol-night buffer.

Alternatives: SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Essence Toner 210ml (verified in stock, 6 units) from the same sub-line; SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Enrich Cream 50ml (verified in stock, 2 units) to seal in barrier repair; SKIN1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 50ml (verified in stock, 112 units) as the mandatory AM SPF finisher.

This is a conflict-solver for ACTIVE ingredients. If you run multiple actives, use these rules to avoid irritation, deactivation, and barrier damage.

× Retinoids: not a conflict — this product is specifically positioned as a buffer layer; apply the retinol first on dry skin, wait a few minutes, then this ampoule. × AHA/BHA exfoliants: no direct conflict, but don't rely on this ampoule to "cancel out" over-exfoliation — if you're stinging, pause the exfoliant instead.

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

MYTH: "Fermented ingredients mean live bacteria on your skin." REALITY: this is a postbiotic — fermentation byproducts, not living microorganisms. Any yeasty/fermented scent note (if present) is normal and indicates a genuine ferment filtrate, not spoilage.

Partial INCI (WebSearch cross-corroborated across INCIDecoder, SkinSort, SkinSignal, CosDNA, and skinsafeproducts.com — medium confidence, out of a reported 43-ingredient total): Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide NP, and additional ingredients beyond this partial list not independently enumerated this run.

Fragrance status: Fragrance-Free, per an independent review source. EU 26 allergens: not assessable from a full list, though none appear in the partial INCI found. An independent source additionally states the product is "91% free of the top 11 most common allergens" per a Mayo Clinic Research reference — this figure was not independently re-verified against the original methodology this run and should be treated as a real but unverified-in-detail claim.

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 separate 30ml SKU of this same product name also exists at Adilsons; both are assumed to share this formula, though that was not independently re-confirmed this run.

Fungal Acne Safety: Conditional — the partial INCI contains no strong FA-trigger esters, but Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is flagged for completeness; full INCI not obtained for a definitive verdict.

Assessment: Low. Wait 30-60 seconds before the next step.

Fresh texture should be clear-to-translucent. A yeasty/fermented scent note is normal for a ferment filtrate, not spoilage — but discoloration or separation does signal 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. Expecting this to "cancel out" active over-use — reduce the active instead. 2. Skipping the moisturizer step after this ampoule. 3. Assuming "fermented" means live probiotics on skin.

At 2-3 drops per use, a 50ml bottle covers roughly 250-330 applications — about 4-5.5 months of twice-daily use. Reorder around month 4 to allow for shipping time.

This ampoule's role is barrier repair and calming, sitting at the watery-gel tier applied after toner. AM: cleanse → toner → this ampoule → moisturizer → SPF. PM: cleanse → toner → active lane (if any) → this ampoule (as a buffer) → moisturizer.

If you're introducing a retinol for the first time: this ampoule is a genuinely supported buffer choice, not just a generic soother. If your barrier is already compromised: pause the retinol/exfoliant and use only this ampoule + a plain moisturizer for a few days. If you're in AC all day: always seal with a moisturizer.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Intensive 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 simpler, non-fermented Centella barrier product instead, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule 100ml (verified in stock, 14 units) offers a minimalist 7-ingredient formula — a genuine trade-off of fewer added actives (no ferment/Ceramide/Niacinamide) for a simpler formula.

This product's primary function is barrier repair and calming. You do NOT need this if you already own another Centella/ceramide barrier-repair serum doing the same job — finish that first. Stacking assessment: Significant Benefit if paired with a retinol/exfoliant (different pathway, genuine buffering role); No Benefit if stacked with another plain barrier serum.

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.

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

The Probio-Cica sub-line adds a fermented Centella complex to the brand's core ingredient, positioning it as SKIN1004's barrier-repair-focused range alongside the eye cream, essence toner, and enrich cream in the same sub-line.

An independent review/ingredient-analysis source (DermApproved) describes this as a fragrance-free, soothing formula that "pairs very well with irritating actives," noting many users apply it before or after retinol to buffer irritation and support the barrier during treatment. No Reddit-specific thread was found for this exact product this run.

Can I use this alongside retinol? Yes — it's specifically positioned as a buffer/repair layer for actives-related irritation.

Does "fermented" mean it has a strong smell? The brand states it's fragrance-free; some ferment filtrates carry a faint natural note, though none was specifically reported for this product.

Is this the same as the 30ml Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule? Likely the same formula at a different size, though not independently re-confirmed this run.

Does it replace my moisturizer? No — always follow with a moisturizer.

Postbiotic

Beneficial metabolites from fermentation — not live bacteria.

Ceramide

A lipid naturally found in the skin barrier.

Buffer (skincare)

A product used to reduce irritation from a stronger active applied alongside it.

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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 with compromised or actives-stressed skin needing a genuine barrier-repair layer, especially retinol users. Key benefits: real postbiotic ferment + Centella triterpenoid + Ceramide combination, fragrance-free, independently reviewed as a good retinol buffer. Keep in mind: only a partial INCI (12 of ~43 ingredients) was found, and individual concentrations aren't disclosed.