So Skin1004 quietly tweaked their cult centella ampoule and didn’t scream about it. The old version was basically water for angry skin. The new one? It actually feels like skincare now.
The real tea: They swapped the order of ingredients to bump up *actual* centella extract over just water. That’s not nothing.
⚠️ **Three Things Changed**
It’s $16 for 55ml. Same price. The claim is “stronger soothing + better hydration.” I tested it because my barrier hates me right now.
1. **Texture Shift** — Old was like splashing your face. New has a slight slip. Not sticky. Just… present.
2. **Scent** — Old was nothing. New smells faintly like grass. Not bad, but different.
3. **Absorption** — Old dried in 8 seconds. New takes 15. That’s a long time if you’re impatient.
📋 **What’s Actually Inside**
They boosted the centella extract to 72% (up from ~60%) and added panthenol. That’s the real play here. The old formula was minimalist to a fault — this actually *does* something.
– **Centella Asiatica Extract**: The OG calming agent. Less redness, less reactivity.
– **Panthenol (B5)**: Locks in moisture. Old version didn’t have this.
– **Tromethamine**: pH balancer. Boring but keeps it from stinging.
– **1,2-Hexanediol**: Preservation. Clean-ish but not “natural.”
✅ **Does It Work?**
First pump: watery but not *runny*. Spreads like a thin gel. Sinks in by the time you finish your other hand. No pilling under sunscreen.
Week 2: My post-acne red marks faded faster than usual. That’s the panthenol doing work. Unexpected thing — it made my morning moisturizer feel heavier. Not greasy, just *more*.
💡 **One Thing** — Apply to *damp* skin. Pat don’t rub. The new formula absorbs unevenly if your face is dry. Learned that the hard way.
❌ **The Verdict**
Redness dropped maybe 30%. Pores same. Hydration slightly better but don’t skip moisturizer. It’s not a magic eraser.
✅ **Buy if** — You have reactive skin that hates everything. This is the safest gamble.
⏭️ **Skip if** — You want visible glow or texture changes. This does one thing: calm.
💰 **Worth it?** — For $16, yes. It’s a good insurance policy for irritated days. Not a hero product.
💬 **Final Call**
If you loved the old one, you’ll be fine with this. If you thought the old one did nothing, try this — it actually has a pulse now.
**7.2/10** — Better but still unsexy
🛍️ **Where to Buy** — Amazon or their site. Grab the travel size first ($6) to see if your skin likes the new slip.