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SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule vs The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)

Same comparison whichever way you searched it: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) vs SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule.

The bottom line

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule and The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) land in much the same place on performance, so value decides it: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) does the same job for less.

Reviewed by Maya FaourLast reviewed September 2026
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella AmpouleSKIN1004Madagascar Centella AmpouleSerum · ~€18See every ingredient in Madagascar Centella Ampoule, decoded
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)The OrdinaryHyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)Serum · ~€8See every ingredient in Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation), decoded

Which should you pick?

Pick Madagascar Centella Ampoule if

  • fine lines and firmness are the goal
  • you prefer a simpler, more minimal formula

Pick Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) if

  • you want the more affordable option
  • you want more actives working at once

What each delivers

HydrationBarrierBrighteningOil-controlAnti-aging
Madagascar Centella AmpouleHyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)
  • Hydration
    1010
  • Barrier repair
    78
  • Brightening / tone
    23
  • Oil-control & blemishes
    33
  • Anti-aging
    52

Side by side

Madagascar Centella AmpouleHyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)
TypeSerumSerum
Key activesGlycerin, Centella Asiatica ExtractGlycerin, Hyaluronic acid 2%, Crosslinked sodium HA
TextureA light, fast-absorbing texture that layers cleanly under the rest of your routine, with no greasy film.A light, fast-absorbing texture that layers cleanly under the rest of your routine, with no greasy film.
FragranceNone detectedNone detected
Fungal-acne safeLikelyLikely
PregnancyNo flagged activesNo flagged actives
Ingredients7 listed17 listed
Price~€18~€8

What's in one but not the other

The two labels share 3 of the 21 ingredients between them. The actives are where they part company.

What each one adds acts on Not established for SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule and The stratum corneum for The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation). That is the layer each is understood to act on, not how deep it travels.

Only in Madagascar Centella Ampoule

Both share

Only in Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)

The molecule doing the work

Madagascar Centella AmpouleGlycerin
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)Glycerin

Better for…

  • Fine lines & firmnessMadagascar Centella Ampoule
  • Dryness & dehydrationEither works

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) is the cheaper of the two (~€8 vs ~€18).

Ready to pick one?

Madagascar Centella Ampoule on amazon.comHyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) on amazon.com

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Common questions

Is SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule or The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) better for fine lines & firmness?

For fine lines & firmness, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule is the stronger pick by our read of the two formulas. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule and The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) land in much the same place on performance, so value decides it: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) does the same job for less.

Which is cheaper, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule or The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)?

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) is the cheaper of the two (~€8 vs ~€18).

Can I use SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule and The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation) 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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