This ‘amazing’ $16 serum belongs in your skincare routine, per Amazon shoppers

If there’s one thing I love more than a good K-beauty serum, it’s spotting that serum on sale.

The SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule has somehow dropped to just $16 on Amazon and has thousands of rave reviews. Praised for its moisturizing capabilities, hundreds of shoppers say it improved the appearance of their skin.

“This is amazing for calming and soothing the skin,” one reviewer shared. “I noticed less redness and irritation within a few days. It’s very lightweight, absorbs quickly, and doesn’t feel sticky.”

I discovered the serum back when I was shopping at Olive Young in Seoul. It’s been part of my routine ever since.

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule

The SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule was one of the first serums I grabbed because locals and beauty pros alike seemed obsessed with centella asiatica, the soothing ingredient at the heart of the formula. After using it consistently, I understood why; my skin looked less irritated, felt softer and handled dry patches way better than it usually does after travel.

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When I used this serum in my routine, I noticed it helped reverse that dull, dry feeling that tends to surface at times. My jawline tends to get especially dry no matter how many creams I layer on, but this ampoule gave my skin that hydrated, calm, healthy-looking finish. It also absorbed fast, never felt sticky and made my complexion brighter.

That’s why seeing it for only $16 on Amazon feels borderline unbelievable. K-beauty fans know this isn’t some random serum with pretty packaging. It’s one of those products people repurchase before they’ve even finished the bottle because they panic at the thought of running out.

Grab while you can. I’m guessing this deal won’t last long.

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This article was written by Victoria McDonnell, New York Post Commerce Journalist & Content Strategist, who has spent countless hours researching, testing hundreds of products and comparing the latest makeup, skincare, hair and beauty items and trends to determine what’s truly worth your hard-earned cash. She evaluates formulas, textures, ingredients and more, in addition to consulting medical and industry experts. Some of Victoria’s latest conquests include testing the best sheet masks on the market, and a rinse-and-repeat review of the best shampoos for all hair types and budgets. Victoria, who received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology, has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.

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