MEDICUBE Red Acne Succinic Acid Peel 40g

Product Overview

A salon-style acid peel serum designed for acne-prone, oily, and textured skin. With a high-strength formula containing succinic acid plus 21 % AHA/BHA, it exfoliates dead skin, clears sebaceous buildup, and reduces blemishes—all while delivering soothed, improved texture skin. 

🔬 Key Ingredients & Their Benefits

• Succinic Acid (~5,000 ppm): Naturally derived from amber, it's antimicrobial and sebum-regulating—helping target acne and post-inflammatory oiliness.

• Panel of AHA + BHA (~21 % total): Includes lactic acid (AHA) for surface exfoliation and brightening, salicylic acid (BHA) to penetrate and clear pores, and glycolic where listed—working together to refine skin texture.

• Niacinamide: Helps reduce redness, regulate oil production, and even skin tone.

• Centella Asiatica Extracts & Madecassoside: Soothing botanicals that calm irritation and support barrier repair. 

• Panthenol & Allantoin: Hydrate, calm, and protect skin from over-exfoliation damage. 

• Tea Tree Leaf Water / Extract & Lactobacillus Ferment: Offer additional antibacterial and comforting properties for breakout-prone skin. 

🧼 What It Does

• Removes dead skin cells, sebum, and pore congestion

• Helps reduce blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples

• Improves overall skin smoothness and brightness

• Calms irritation and reduces potential for future breakouts

• Brightens tone and reduces pigmentation with regular use 

🕒 Usage Instructions

1. Cleanse and pat skin completely dry.

2. Dispense 2–3 drops onto dry skin or areas of concern.

3. Gently massage for up to 1 minute, then rinse off thoroughly with lukewarm water.

4. Use 1–2 times per week at first; gradually increase if tolerated.

5. Always perform a patch test before initial use. Avoid using with other strong exfoliants or retinoids the same day. Follow with moisturizer and sunscreen during the day. 

Some sources note up to 5–10 minutes application time for experienced users, though sensitivity should guide duration.

⚠️ Safety Notes

• Tingly or mild stinging is expected; prolonged discomfort suggests overuse or sensitivity.

• Can be overly drying—follow with hydrating products to maintain barrier health.

• Sun sensitivity increases post-use—daily sunscreen is essential.

• Not recommended for extremely sensitive or barrier-compromised skin.

🗣️ Real-World Feedback (from Reddit)

“I’ve been using this once a week … it helped get rid of breakouts overnight, my skin was brighter the next morning … amazing in fading my hyperpigmentation.”
— Long-term user, until sensitivity issues developed 

“Really good when used properly… if overused will destroy skin barrier and you’ll get a lot of problems… I speak from experience 😭”
— Self-described positive results followed by barrier disruption upon misuse 

Other users reported noticeable smoothing and clearing effects, while some experienced chemical burns or sensitivity reactions—highlighting the product’s potency and the need for patch testing and conservative use.

✅ At-a-Glance Summary

🧾 Final Thoughts

The MEDICUBE Red Acne Succinic Acid Peel 40 g is a potent, targeted exfoliant that offers spa-level results at home. It’s especially effective for clearing breakouts, reducing texture, and refining pores. However, because of its high acid concentration, it demands careful introduction, frequent patch testing, and conservative use to avoid barrier compromise. Many long-term users praise its transformative effects—while others caution that overuse or sensitivity can lead to adverse reactions.