In the jar, two materials sit side by side: a transparent gel and small capsules. You blend them with your fingertips at the moment of application, with more gel or more capsules depending on your skin that day. This Medicube cream closes the routine, on waking as at bedtime.
A dark spot cream with niacinamide and tranexamic acid
Niacinamide comes third on the list, straight after water and glycerin: it is the main active. It helps even out the look of the complexion and refine the look of pores over the weeks. Tranexamic acid (TXA) and alpha-arbutin complete this trio aimed at the look of dark spots, with glutathione and a vitamin C derivative as support.
For comfort, the formula relies on glycerin, panthenol, betaine, several forms of hyaluronic acid and a ceramide. The finish stays light, pleasant under make-up. To complete your routine, browse our dark spots and radiance collection.
How to use it
Take a little gel and a few capsules, then blend them in the palm or on the back of the hand. Oily skin: more gel. Dry skin: more capsules. Apply to the face as the last step, smoothing from the centre outwards.
In the morning, sun protection remains essential: without it, no cream can maintain a more even complexion. This cream pairs with a vitamin C serum in the morning, or with a retinol in the evening.
Which skin is it for?
Dull or uneven complexions, brown marks left by old spots, normal to combination skin looking for a light texture. The formula contains lemongrass and star anise essential oils: skin that reacts to these ingredients should test it first. Very dry skin can add a richer cream in the evening.
Product details
- Size: 55 g
- Brand: Medicube
- Product type: capsule face cream
- Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide (50,000 ppm), Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, C12-14 Alketh-12, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Simethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Polyacrylate-13, Disodium EDTA, Cyanocobalamin, Triethyl Citrate, Betaine, Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Tranexamic Acid, Abelmoschus Esculentus (Okra) Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glutathione, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark/Leaf Extract, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Ferulic Acid, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit/Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Arbutin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate.
- Country of manufacture: South Korea
- Precautions for use: external use. Avoid the eye area. Stop using in case of redness or discomfort. Close the jar after use and keep away from heat.
Frequently asked questions
What are the capsules in the cream?
Small spheres that break under the fingers. Blended with the gel, they give a creamier texture: the more you add, the more enveloping the cream becomes.
Can it be used with a retinol?
Yes. Apply the retinol in the evening, let it absorb, then this cream on top to keep the skin comfortable.
How long before I see a more even complexion?
Allow several weeks of regular use, morning and evening, with sun protection every day. Hydration, on the other hand, is felt from the moment of application.
Is it suitable for skin with blemishes?
Its light texture suits combination skin. If you are prone to spots, introduce it gradually and watch how your skin reacts.
Morning or evening?
Both. In the morning, it goes under sun protection; in the evening, it finishes the routine.
For a complexion that looks clearer day after day, with a texture you adjust yourself, this cream deserves a place in your bathroom. Also discover our other Korean face creams.
