Head to head
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 vs SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule
Same comparison whichever way you searched it: SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule vs Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6.
The bottom lineMedik8 Crystal Retinal 6 does more across the board (it leads on brightening / tone, anti-aging), while SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule is the simpler, more pared-back pick.
Reach for Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 if you want the actives; SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule if you want fewer ingredients doing less, gently.
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule keeps clear of pregnancy-flagged actives, while Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 carries one that is best paused in pregnancy.
Which should you pick?
Pick Crystal Retinal 6 if
- dark spots, dullness or an uneven tone are your focus
- fine lines and firmness are the goal
- you want more actives working at once
Pick Madagascar Centella Ampoule if
- your skin is sensitive or reacts to fragrance
- you want the more affordable option
- you are prone to fungal acne (malassezia)
What each delivers
Side by side
| Crystal Retinal 6 | Madagascar Centella Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Serum | Serum |
| Key actives | Glycerin, Retinal, Squalane | Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract |
| Texture | A rich, cushiony cream that sinks in slowly. | A light, fast-absorbing texture that layers cleanly under the rest of your routine, with no greasy film. |
| Fragrance | Contains fragrance | None detected |
| Fungal-acne safe | Not likely | Likely |
| Pregnancy | One caution | No flagged actives |
| Ingredients | 47 listed | 7 listed |
| Price | ~€86 | ~€18 |
What's in one but not the other
The two labels share 3 of the 51 ingredients between them. The actives are where they part company.
What each one adds acts on The living epidermis, The stratum corneum, Not established for Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 and Not established for SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule. That is the layer each is understood to act on, not how deep it travels.
Only in Crystal Retinal 6
Both share
Only in Madagascar Centella Ampoule
The molecule doing the work
Better for…
- Dark spots & uneven toneCrystal Retinal 6
- Fine lines & firmnessCrystal Retinal 6
- Dryness & dehydrationEither works
- Sensitive, reactive skinMadagascar Centella Ampoule
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule is the cheaper of the two (~€18 vs ~€86).
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Common questions
Is Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 or SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule better for dark spots & uneven tone?
For dark spots & uneven tone, Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 is the stronger pick by our read of the two formulas. Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 does more across the board (it leads on brightening / tone, anti-aging), while SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule is the simpler, more pared-back pick. Reach for Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 if you want the actives; SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule if you want fewer ingredients doing less, gently. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule keeps clear of pregnancy-flagged actives, while Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 carries one that is best paused in pregnancy.
Which is cheaper, Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 or SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule?
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule is the cheaper of the two (~€18 vs ~€86).
Can I use Medik8 Crystal Retinal 6 and SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule together?
They are both serums, so you would normally pick one rather than layer both in the same step. You can keep both and alternate them (morning and night, or on different days) if you like variety, but you do not need two.
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