Medicube Age-R Glutathione Glow Capsule Cream Mini 10ml
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing19 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“DESCRIPTION Medicube Age-R Glutathione Glow Capsule Cream is formulated with glutathione capsules to provide an instant lift and hydrating glow.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
betaine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethiconol, phenyl trimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, acetyl hexapeptide-1, ceramide np, palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“High-purity glutathione and peptides volumize the skin The glutathione capsules burst gently on the skin, coating it with a sparkling glass-like radiance Helps to improve blemishes and spots, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone INGREDIENTS HOW TO USE Apply an even amount across the face. Gently pat in to aid absorption.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (thioctic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, acetyl hexapeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-5. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.9–6%
- 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 GlycerinGlycereth-26~3.9–4.8%
Butylene glycol~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolMethylpropanediol~2.3–2.8%
Vinyl dimethicone~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Vinyl dimethiconeNiacin~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect
More about Niacin1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.1%
Betaine~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineIsononyl isononanoate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateIsohexadecane~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneSodium polyacrylate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPhenyl trimethicone~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeDimethiconol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolParfum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumChondrus crispus powder~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus powderC18-21 alkane~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.6%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.3–0.5%
- 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 copolymerAgar~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AgarXanthine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- 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 crosspolymerGlucose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseLimonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGellan gum~0.25–0.45%
Thioctic acid~0.2–0.4%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCitral~0.2–0.35%
Ceramide np~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npSorbitan laurate~0.2–0.35%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseAcetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl esterPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Acetyl hexapeptide-1~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-1Soluble collagen~0.1–0.15%
- 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 collagenIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Butylene glycol, Methylpropanediol, Vinyl dimethicone, Niacin, Unknown, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Isononyl isononanoate, Isohexadecane, Sodium polyacrylate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Phenyl trimethicone, Dimethiconol, Parfum, Chondrus crispus powder, C18-21 alkane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Agar, Xanthine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glucose, Limonene, Gellan gum, Thioctic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citral, Ceramide np, Sorbitan laurate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Acetyl hexapeptide-1, Soluble collagen
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| MedicubeAge-R Glutathione Glow Capsule Cream Mini 10mlYOUR PRODUCT | KLAVUURejuve Pearlsation Multi Pearl Peptide Cream | The SaemSnail Essential EX Wrinkle Solution Multi Cream | SkincallSilks Triple Lipid Cream | |
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| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 50% |
| Price | $13.15 | $29.10+$15.95 | $23.00+$9.85 | $65.00+$51.85 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 15 | 6 of 15 | 4 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Medicube - Buy Medicube Age-R Glutathione Glow Capsule Cream Mini in Australia - Korean Skincare Online" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (betaine, glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, soluble collagen and glucose) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, vinyl dimethicone, dimethiconol, phenyl trimethicone and isohexadecane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.25% - 0.45%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-1 0.10% - 0.15%, palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.10% - 0.20% and acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester 0.15% - 0.25%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 9.95A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
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