Lab in Nature Centella Retinol 0.2 Boosting Shot Ampoule — Reddit Reviews
by Skin1004
Updated October 10, 2026
0.2% retinol step for slow-build retinoid users; surprisingly low-drama.
What the community says
Redditors use this as a starter retinol and often ease in every other night or three times a week. The standout feedback is low irritation and a gradual “it’s doing something” vibe, with no community consensus on a dramatic payoff.
What this means for you
What people love
- 0.2% retinol for easing into retinoids
- No-complaints debut for sensitive skin
- Layered in a PM retinoid slot
Watch out for
- Results sound subtle, not flashy
- Still a retinoid — irritation risk is there
- Some people are still working out purge vs reaction
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says
Anti-Aging
Strong evidence
Retinol: 16 studies tested it on its own. See all 23 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found retinol helped with signs of aging, especially wrinkles, uneven tone, and sun damage
- It often improved fine lines and wrinkles, including crow's-feet and forehead wrinkles
- It also helped skin look brighter, smoother, and more even in tone
- Some studies found it worked about as well as tretinoin for facial sun damage
- The most common side effects were redness, irritation, scaling, stinging, and dryness
Studied at 0.002–5%this product: 0.2%
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Retinol: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 12 studies
What the studies found
Texture/Pores
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Retinol: 2 studies tested it on its own. See all 3 studies
What the studies found
- Both studies that tested it on its own found it helped with skin texture and pores
- Studies found retinol made skin feel smoother and less rough
- One study found it improved uneven skin tone along with rough texture
- It worked about as well as tretinoin for these skin changes
Studied at 0.25–3%this product: 0.2%
Acne
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Retinol: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 4 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 7 mentions across 4 threads
Skin1004 Lab in Nature Centella Retinol 0.2 Boosting Shot Ampoule on Reddit, in one place — 4 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/AsianBeauty and 1 more, summarized.
“Skin1004 retinol .2%”
Positive
“Oh, I don’t use the reedle every day. I alternate between the reedle and the retinol and then a day with neither.”
Positive
“Also, huge plus for the Skin1004 Retinol – their Bakuchiol + Retinol blend is so much gentler for our sensitive skin type than the harsh stuff.”
Positive
“I was able to get the water fit sunscreen, retinol 0.2% and toning toner.”
Mentioned
“A new department store opened in Copenhagen with free samples giveaways.”
Mentioned
“This one use a wooden spoon which holds max 2 or even 3 items.”
Mentioned
“I’ve been using SKIN1004 Matrixyl 10% Boosting Shot Ampoule, and it’s helped my eyes look less hollow.”
Positive
“helped my eyes look less hollow.”
Positive
“I’ve been using SKIN1004 Matrixyl 10% Boosting Shot Ampoule”
Positive
“recently started my retinal journey and it has been going really well!”
Positive
“incorporated the skin1004 retinal + retinol 0.2% 3 times a week and no irritation”
Positive
“can definitely tell it is doing something.”
Positive
