Lamelin Hyaluronic Ampoule

It's a concentrated hydration ampoule with sodium hyaluronate at 600,000ppm — meaning hyaluronic acid accounts for 60% of the formula. Its primary job is to deliver and hold moisture deep in the skin, reducing tightness, dryness, and fine dehydration lines. The lightweight texture absorbs quickly without a sticky finish, and it's designed to be used after toning and before any heavier creams or moisturisers in the routine.

Yes, meaningfully so. 600,000ppm means 60% of the formula by weight is sodium hyaluronate — hyaluronic acid is the primary active ingredient, not just a supporting addition. For comparison, many hydrating serums list hyaluronic acid well below 1% (10,000ppm). At 600,000ppm this is a genuinely hyaluronic-forward formula, not one that uses the ingredient as a trace addition for marketing purposes.

Four ingredients do meaningful supporting work alongside the hyaluronic acid. Galactomyces fermentation filtrate — a yeast ferment widely used in Korean skincare — improves skin texture and radiance. Hydrolyzed collagen supports moisture retention and adds a smoothing effect. Centella asiatica extract provides anti-inflammatory calming. Mulberry bark extract has brightening properties, targeting uneven tone and post-inflammation marks. Aloe vera juice and green tea extract add additional calming and antioxidant support.

Primarily dry and combination skin — both skin types benefit directly from concentrated hyaluronic acid hydration. It also works well for dehydrated oily skin, which is a more common condition than people realise: oily skin can be simultaneously dehydrated and in need of a lightweight hydrator that doesn't add oil. The formula is fragrance-containing, so those with very reactive or eczema-prone skin should patch test before use.

After cleansing and toning, before emulsions, moisturisers, and SPF. Apply a small amount — about the size of a five-tetri coin — to the face and neck, pat gently until absorbed, then follow with the rest of the routine. Because hyaluronic acid draws moisture from the environment into the skin, applying it to damp skin or in a humid environment maximises the effect. In a very dry climate, always seal it with a cream or moisturiser immediately after to prevent the ingredient from pulling moisture out of the skin instead.

The difference is concentration and formula simplicity. A standard hydrating serum typically contains hyaluronic acid as one of several active ingredients at a lower concentration, alongside peptides, antioxidants, or other actives. This ampoule is built around a 60% hyaluronic acid base — it does one job at very high intensity. That makes it particularly useful as a targeted hydration layer in a routine that already covers other concerns, rather than as a do-everything product.

Yes — the lightweight, fast-absorbing texture makes it practical as a base step before makeup. Apply it after toning, allow 60–90 seconds to absorb, then follow with moisturiser and SPF before foundation or BB cream. Because it doesn't contain heavy oils or silicones as primary ingredients, it shouldn't interfere with makeup adhesion. For very dry skin, it works particularly well as a primer-adjacent hydration step during colder months when skin tightens under foundation.