Product Overview
A hydrating, non-irritating cream tailored for acne-prone and sensitive skin, offering a soothing, sebum-balancing finish. It’s part of Medicube’s Red Line, built to calm irritation and support blemish reduction.
🔬 Key Ingredients & Benefits
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Ovalicin (from Cordyceps militaris): A patented anti-inflammatory and sebum-regulating agent effective in calming acne-prone skin.
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Niacinamide & 0.45% Salicylic Acid (BHA): Help reduce inflammation, regulate sebum, exfoliate pores, and refine texture.
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Tea Tree Oil & 19 Botanical Extracts: Provide additional soothing, antimicrobial, and hydration support.
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Adenosine & Zinc PCA: Promote barrier repair, skin elasticity, and blemish control.
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Allantoin & Shea Butter: Offer calming hydration and barrier reinforcement.
It’s free from harsh alcohols, parabens, and sulfates, and rated 91% allergen-free.
🎯 Target Concerns
🌟 Clinical Claims & Performance
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84% reduction in acne appearance, with 0% reported irritation in a 4-week dermatological test.
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Dermatologically tested, non-comedogenic.
🧴 Texture & Experience
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Soft cream that absorbs without grease
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Balances oil and moisture—though those with very oily skin may perceive some residue; layering with lighter moisturizers is possible.
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Provides calming relief to irritated skin
🧼 How to Use
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Apply after cleansing, toning, and serums.
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Use moderate amount across face.
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Gently tap to absorb.
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Use in both AM and PM routines; follow with sunscreen in the morning.
📋 Full Ingredient Highlights
Key components include water, glycerin, stearyl/cetyl alcohols, glyceryl stearate, niacinamide, methylpropanediol, dimethicone, shea butter, salicylic acid, Silicon-based agents, tea tree oil, zinc PCA, adenine, colloidal sulfur, multiple botanical extracts (centella, willow bark, green tea, coffee seed, citrus bergamia, etc.).
✅ Summary
MEDICUBE Red Cream 2.0 is a thoughtfully crafted soothing moisturizer with targeted actives—ovalicin, niacinamide, BHA—and rich botanical and barrier-supporting ingredients. Clinically shown to reduce acne appearance by ~84% without irritation, it’s well-suited for acne-prone, sensitive, or sebum-heavy skin needing hydration and calm. Texture is richer than gel but still non-sticky; those wanting lighter finishes can layer accordingly.
