Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief vs SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule
Both serums contain Centella Asiatica, but only Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief adds a targeted active: Niacinamide. That's the main thing to weigh.
Tamanu oil + centella + niacinamide serum designed specifically for repairing over-exfoliated, acid-damaged or retinol-stripped barriers. Thick but sinks in; layer thinly over toner and under moisturiser.
A single-ingredient-led ampoule of 100% Centella asiatica extract from Madagascar. Minimalist, fragrance-free soothing for irritated or sensitised skin; not a heavy-hitting active, by design.
Which should you choose?
Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief goes further with Niacinamide, which SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule doesn't have. If you only need Centella Asiatica, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule covers it; if you want Niacinamide as well, choose Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief. Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief is the better fit for a damaged barrier; SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule for irritation. On price, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule is the less expensive option (Budget versus Mid-range).
What they share
This hero active appears in both formulas:
Ingredient stacks, side by side
Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief — top of the list
- Water~50–80%
- Niacinamide~5–25%
- Caprylic/Capri…~3–10%
- Glycerin~2–6%
- Calophyllum In…~1.5–4%
- Centella Asiat…~1–2%
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule — top of the list
- Centella Asiati…~30–70%
● marks ingredients that appear near the top of both lists. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order, not disclosed doses.
The specs
| Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief | SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Serum | Serum |
| Price tier | Mid-range | Budget |
| Best for | Damaged Barrier, Redness, sensitive | Irritation, Sensitivity, Redness |
| Usage notes | Morning or evening | Morning or evening |
| Shared hero actives | Centella Asiatica | |
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