SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Niacinamide 10 Boosting Shot Ampoule — Efficacy 4.4/5.0, Safety 4.9/5.0 | DemythSkin
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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Niacinamide 10 Boosting Shot Ampoule

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Niacinamide 10 Boosting Shot Ampoule

SerumPores, Brightening, Uneven Texture
Efficacy
Strong
4.4 / 5.0
Safety
Excellent
4.9 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid pore-refining serum with clinical-level 10% niacinamide boosted by spicules, but efficacy held back by weak Vitamin C derivative and suboptimal antioxidant synergy. Efficacy score of 4.4 reflects high 10% niacinamide (optimal for pores/brightening at this concentration, stable in water-based formula), effective spicule delivery system (13μm size < pore size for penetration per brand study), and supportive tranexamic acid + centella; deductions for Ascorbyl Glucoside (less potent than L-ascorbic acid, ~10-20% conversion efficiency) and Tocopheryl Acetate (weaker, esterified Vitamin E lacking ferulic synergy), no pH issues evident but citric acid/tromethamine suggest neutral pH fine for niacinamide.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Tranexamic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
NiacinamideAscorbyl GlucosidePanthenolMadecassosidePolyglutamic AcidTocopheryl Acetate
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Centella Asiatica Extract
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Hydrolyzed Sponge
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