Side-by-side comparison

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum vs SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule

Neither serum relies on a targeted treatment active; both are about comfort and skin support. They share Centella Asiatica, so texture, price and the rest of the formula decide it.

1Shared hero active
La Roche-Posay
SerumMid-rangeMorning or evening
DrynessDamaged Barrier

Two molecular weights of hyaluronic acid with panthenol and madecassoside. Designed for visible fine-line plumping on dehydrated skin — works best on damp skin sealed with moisturiser. Fragrance-free.

SKIN1004
SerumBudgetMorning or evening
IrritationSensitivityRedness

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.

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Both lean on Centella Asiatica for hydration and support. La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum adds Hyaluronic Acid and Panthenol. La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum is the better fit for dryness and a damaged barrier; SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule for irritation, sensitive skin and redness. On price, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule is the less expensive option (Budget versus Mid-range).

The overlap

What they share

This hero active appears in both formulas:

Centella Asiatica
The formulation

Ingredient stacks, side by side

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum — top of the list

  • Aqua / Water~50–80%
  • Glycerin~5–25%
  • Propanediol~3–10%
  • Sodium Hyaluro…~2–6%
  • Hyaluronic Acid~1.5–4%
  • Panthenol~1–2%
  • Madecassoside~1–2%
  • Tromethamine~1–2%
  • Propylene Glycol~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.

At a glance

The specs

La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid SerumSKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule
CategorySerumSerum
Price tierMid-rangeBudget
Best forDryness, Damaged BarrierIrritation, Sensitivity, Redness
Usage notesMorning or eveningMorning or evening
Shared hero activesCentella Asiatica
Questions

Common questions

Is the La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum or the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule better?
Neither is a treatment product, so it comes down to feel and fit. Both use Centella Asiatica; pick on price, texture and the concerns each suits.
What's the difference between the La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum and the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule?
La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum's hero actives are Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol and Centella Asiatica. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule's are Centella Asiatica. They also sit in different price tiers (Mid-range versus Budget).
Are the La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum and SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule dupes for each other?
They're similar in role: both rely on Centella Asiatica for support rather than a targeted active. Texture and the rest of the formula will still feel different.
Can I use the La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Hyaluronic Acid Serum and SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule together?
Usually, yes. Apply the thinner texture first, then the thicker one, and patch-test when introducing anything new.
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