Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Cream

This is a lightweight moisturiser built around 20% Madagascar Centella Asiatica extract — one of the highest concentrations in a daily cream at this price point. It calms visible redness and irritation, seals in hydration without heaviness, and supports the skin barrier over time. It works as a standalone moisturiser for sensitive or reactive skin, or as the final step in a more layered routine.

The four active components of TECA — madecassoside, asiaticoside, madecassic acid, and asiatic acid — are the core of this cream. They work together to soothe inflammation, support wound healing, and strengthen the skin barrier. Panthenol (1,500 ppm) attracts and retains moisture. Squalane forms a protective layer that seals hydration without clogging pores. Sodium hyaluronate pulls water into the skin from within.

They're related but different products. The ampoule contains 100% pure centella extract and is designed to deliver a concentrated active dose — it's more targeted and fast-acting. The cream adds moisturising and barrier-repair ingredients like squalane, panthenol, and TECA to provide hydration alongside the centella benefits. Most people use both: ampoule first as a treatment step, cream second to seal it in.

Yes — it's one of the better options for acne-prone skin specifically. Centella asiatica has documented anti-inflammatory properties that help calm active breakouts and reduce post-acne redness. The oil-in-water gel texture means it hydrates without sitting heavily on the skin, and squalane is non-comedogenic. It won't treat acne directly, but it supports the barrier damage that often makes breakout-prone skin worse.

The main difference is price, texture, and ingredient focus. Dr. Jart+ Cicapair targets redness correction with colour-correcting technology and sits in a higher price bracket. Skin1004 Centella Cream focuses purely on barrier repair and soothing through high-concentration centella and TECA actives, with a lighter gel texture. For someone whose primary concern is calming reactive skin and maintaining hydration without heaviness, Skin1004 delivers comparable active ingredient work at a significantly lower price.

After. The correct order is: cleanser → toner (if used) → serum or ampoule → Centella Cream as the final moisturising step. Apply a small amount and pat gently — don't rub. It can be used morning and night. If used in the morning, follow with SPF; the cream itself contains no sun protection.

It's one of the most targeted options available for that specific concern. Barrier damage shows up as tightness, stinging from products that didn't bother you before, persistent redness, or flaky patches. The TECA complex in this cream directly supports barrier repair, while squalane and panthenol replace the lipids and moisture the damaged barrier is losing. Many dermatologists recommend centella asiatica as a first-line ingredient for barrier recovery.