Ampoules

The SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule is fragrance free, soothes skin when it feels irritated and hydrates without stickiness. The Centellian24 Madeca Daily Repair Ampoule is made for dry, sensitive skin: it quickly calms irritation and strengthens the barrier as the first step of your routine. The Anua Heartleaf 80% Moisture Soothing Ampoule is fragrance free too, and with daily use it helps skin look calmer and less red.

The medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Exosome Shot Ampoule 7500 is an evening ampoule that firms, tightens the look of enlarged pores and hydrates for a glassy glow. The Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Ampoule brings Korean ginseng to the same job: it plumps, firms and softens the look of fine lines in a texture that stays surprisingly light. If your skin mostly feels tight, the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica First Ampoule layers hyaluronic acid for hydration that lasts.

Concentration, mostly. An ampoule carries one or two hero ingredients at a higher level in a lighter base, often the ingredient the brand is known for, while a serum is the everyday version of the same step, so one can take the other's place. Most ampoules go on after toner and before moisturizer; first-step ampoules go on right after cleansing. When you layer two, the thinner one goes first.

Two or three drops pressed into damp skin with your palms, once or twice a day for most ampoules. Stronger ones set their own rhythm: the medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Exosome Shot Ampoule 7500 goes on every third evening. More does not work faster, and a heavy layer tends to pill under moisturizer and sunscreen. If your skin still feels thirsty afterwards, add a cream on top rather than a second round of drops.