Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 2 moreWorks well
“DESCRIPTION Medicube Age-R Booster Gel helps moisturize and soothe the skin for a more enjoyable experience and increased elasticity improvement.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Sodium hyaluronate + 14 moreWorks well
“DESCRIPTION Medicube Age-R Booster Gel helps moisturize and soothe the skin for a more enjoyable experience and increased elasticity improvement.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Niacinamide, Dipotassium glycyrrhizateWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Jasminum sambac leaf cell extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolNiacinamide~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about Niacinamide1,2-hexanediol~1.8–2.7%
Adenium obesum leaf cell extract~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum sambac leaf cell extract~1.5–2.3%
Sodium hyaluronate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSoluble collagen~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidHyaluronic acid~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidPentylene glycol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateGlycerin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTromethamine~0.15–0.55%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateAdenosine~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineSodium phytate~0.1–0.45%
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPvm/ma copolymer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium polyacrylate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateButylene glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSodium chloride~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideTocopherol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSodium bicarbonate~0.15–0.55%
Calcium chloride~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chloridePotassium chloride~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerPotassium hyaluronate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Adenium obesum leaf cell extract, Jasminum sambac leaf cell extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Soluble collagen, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Pentylene glycol, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Glycerin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Sodium phytate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Pvm/ma copolymer, Sodium polyacrylate, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Tocopherol, Sodium bicarbonate, Calcium chloride, Potassium chloride, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Potassium hyaluronate
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| Match | — | 92% | 91% | 91% |
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 13 | 10 of 13 | 9 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
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Product summary
"Medicube - Buy Medicube Age-R Booster Gel in Australia - Korean Skincare Online" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.30% - 4.90%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Adenosine 0.15% - 0.50%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.20%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.10% - 0.40%, glycerin 0.15% - 0.65%, hyaluronic acid 0.50% - 1.20%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.90% - 1.35%, soluble collagen 1.20% - 1.80% and sodium hyaluronate 1.30% - 2.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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