Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule
Ingredients
water, butylene glycol, glycerin, propanediol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, niacinamide, 1, 2-hexanediol, dipropylene glycol, centella asiatica extract, polyglyceryl-3 distearate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, c14-22 alcohols, arginine, hydrogenated lecithin, hydroxystearic acid, betaine, panthenol, allantoin, ethylhexylglycerin, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, adenosine, glyceryl stearate citrate, sodium polyacrylate, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, cetearyl alcohol, xanthan gum, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, sodium hyaluronate, sodium phytate, stearic acid, ceramide np, sorbitan isostearate, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, lactobacillus ferment, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, madecassic acid, asiaticoside, phytosphingosine, asiatic acid, sucrose distearate, polyglutamic acid, lauric acid, phytosterols
Marketed as a “Probio-Cica Ampoule”, this serum leans heavily into barrier repair and soothing care, and the formula backs that up. You’ve got Centella Asiatica extract and its key actives — madecassic acid, asiaticoside, asiatic acid — for calming inflammation, plus a solid blend of niacinamide, ceramide NP, phytosphingosine, macadamia oil, and panthenol to deeply moisturize and support the skin barrier.
And then there’s the “Probio” part — referring to Lactobacillus ferment, known to help soothe skin, strengthen the barrier, and support the skin microbiome. It appears lower down the list, so it's likely present in moderate amounts — not the star of the formula, but a supporting player that fits the barrier-care theme.
The texture is a standout: milky, midweight, and soothing on contact — not too watery but not sticky either. If you have dry or sensitized skin, this is exactly the kind of serum that feels like a sigh of relief - which I'm starting to find is a common theme among K-beauty serums. It glides on, sinks in, and with continued use, leaves skin looking plump and quenched.
The results don't look dramatic, but they feel dramatic: it’s not here to resurface or give you a glow overnight, it’s here to hydrate, protect, and reinforce — and it does that beautifully. If you have barrier-compromised or very dry skin, this is a top-tier option.
In short, a smartly formulated ampoule that’s more than just marketing fluff. This one earns its “cica” badge fair and square.