SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule
The brand's tone-focused ampoule, suspending visible capsules in a centella base with niacinamide as the working ingredient. The capsules dissolve as you spread the product, which is a texture experience more than a delivery breakthrough. Underneath the theatre it is a sensible, low-irritation brightening option: niacinamide for the look of tone and unevenness, centella keeping the whole thing comfortable for skin that reacts to stronger actives.
What it is built around
Who it suits
Normal, combination and oily skin working on the appearance of dullness and post-blemish marks, particularly anyone who found vitamin C or acids too much. Sensitive skin usually copes, though niacinamide flushing is always possible. It is not the choice for deep-set pigmentation or melasma — those need a clinician's plan and a great deal of sun protection rather than a gentler ampoule.
How to use it
After toner, before moisturiser, once or twice daily. A few drops warmed briefly between the fingers so the capsules break down, then pressed over the face. Morning use belongs under sunscreen. Consistency matters more than quantity here — two months of daily use tells you more than a heavy hand for a fortnight.
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What is cica or centella in skincare?
Cica is short for Centella asiatica, a plant also called tiger grass and widely used in Korean skincare to soothe the look of redness and support a comfortable, resilient barrier. It's a go-to for sensitive, stressed or breakout-prone skin in calming creams and serums.
What is an ampoule in K-beauty?
An ampoule is a highly concentrated Korean skincare treatment, stronger than a serum, used to target specific concerns like dullness, dryness or fine lines. Applied after essence and before moisturizer, it's typically used in short bursts or when skin needs an extra boost.
What is the difference between essence, serum and ampoule?
Essence is the lightest and most hydration-focused, serum is more concentrated and targeted, and ampoule is the most concentrated of the three. The boundaries are marketing convention, not regulated definitions.
✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.
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