Lately, I’ve been raving so much about these two that I feel like I’m doing SKIN1004’s PR for free as I've recommended them to nearly all my friends!

About Me

- Skin Type : Sensitive, combination

- Main Concerns : Acne, large pores, closed comedones

- Climate : Hot, humid, and polluted city

I picked up the Madagascar Centella Toning Toner and Ampoule completely on a whim during an online sale, mainly because the minimalist packaging caught my eye. Two months in, I’m almost done with the toner and two-thirds through the ampoule... and honestly, I’m already planning my repurchase.

Both products feel like I’m just giving my skin a refreshing drink which is light, calming, and hydrating with no heaviness or stickiness. But don’t be fooled by the simplicity the transformation has been very real.

When I first started, my skin was in crisis mode post-tropical trip breakouts, closed comedones, irritated texture, and large, angry pores. Fast forward two months, and my skin is so much calmer, clearer, and smoother. I rarely get breakouts now, and when I do, they’re tiny and manageable nothing like the painful, pus-filled comedones I used to deal with. Even the chronic redness around my nose, which I’d chalked up to constant sneezing and tissue use, has visibly reduced.

If I had to highlight one standout, it’s the toner. My skin typically hates toners, no matter the ingredients, they often trigger breakouts or irritation. This one? My skin can’t get enough. It’s gentle, non-reactive, and genuinely soothing. 

My only gripe? It’s a little pricey for my budget, but the results are making it feel worth it.

I also recently started using the Hyalu-Cica Sun Serum from the same line, I'll report back once I’ve emptied the bottle!