I received this product for free from Picky and SKIN1004 in exchange for my honest review. On paper, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule is a great product. It’s alcohol/fragrance/oil-free, and boasts a number of benefits. The texture is a perfect balance of not too watery and not too thick. It dries down to a soft, skin-like finish and layers well under other products. The small beads suspended in the ampoule aren’t gritty and melt away as you rub in the product. There isn’t any noticeable smell, just a simple, clean skincare scent. A huge bonus is how much you get, it’s a generous 100mL. The dropper has a slight bend at the end, which I found useful for placing the ampoule directly on my face without touching the skin.
The actual design of the product is minimal and streamlined, which looks great on my skincare shelf. If you’re concerned about aesthetics, SKIN1004 is just gorgeous.
To dive into the ingredients, the ampoule is full of antioxidants (Madecassoside & 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid), moisturizing humectants (Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol), skin brightening agents (Niacinamide & Tranexamic Acid), and the star ingredient of Centella Asiatica Extract. All skin types would benefit from this ingredient list, and it seems especially suited for dry and/or dull skin.
Unfortunately, something in this ampoule disagreed with my skin. I’m very careful when introducing new products to my skincare routine, and I tried it on its own and with products I know my skin loves. However, after carefully testing it out, I noticed small whiteheads in areas I normally don’t experience breakouts. I stopped using the ampoule for a bit, let my skin “reset”, and reintroduced it. The same thing happened each time. I really wanted this product to work, as the ingredients are great and align with my skincare goals. I will happily pass it along to a friend!
