Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream Mini Trial Size 4ml
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“DESCRIPTION Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream Mini is a gel that offers anti-aging effect to improve skin elasticity restores skin radiance with tightening and firming effect.”
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.
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Enriched with 98% of hydrolyzed collagen Formulated with Hyaluronic Acids to repair skin texture and conditions by filling your skin up with full of moisture.”
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:
fructooligosaccharides, fructose.
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: squalane, hydrolyzed collagen.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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 toneNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
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: ParfumMedium 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%
Propanediol~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDipropylene glycol~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolButylene 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~2.3–2.9%
Diethoxyethyl succinate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients in the formulation
More about Diethoxyethyl succinateEthoxydiglycol~1.6–1.9%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymerNiacinamide~1.2–1.5%
- 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 NiacinamideTrehalose~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Trehalose1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1%
Chlorella vulgaris extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractCollagen~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products
More about CollagenHydrolyzed collagen~0.55–0.85%
- 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 Hydrolyzed collagenCynanchum atratum extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Althaea rosea flower extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Soluble collagen~0.5–0.7%
- 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 collagenAllium sativum bulb extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractBertholletia excelsa seed extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica oleracea italica extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractCamellia sinensis seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salmon egg extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Spinacia oleracea leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Spinacia oleracea leaf extractVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractWine extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-10 isostearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tromethamine~0.3–0.55%
Glucose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucosePolyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleateEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Fructooligosaccharides~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesFructose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseAdenosine~0.3–0.55%
- 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~0.3–0.5%
Cyanocobalamin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolPullulan~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanGlycerin~0.25–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneSoluble proteoglycan~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed elastin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium dna~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerXanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Methylpropanediol, Diethoxyethyl succinate, Ethoxydiglycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Trehalose, 1,2-hexanediol, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Collagen, Hydrolyzed collagen, Cynanchum atratum extract, Althaea rosea flower extract, Soluble collagen, Allium sativum bulb extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Bertholletia excelsa seed extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Camellia sinensis seed extract, Salmon egg extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Wine extract, Polyglyceryl-10 isostearate, Tromethamine, Glucose, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Adenosine, Sodium phytate, Cyanocobalamin, Tocopherol, Pullulan, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Squalane, Soluble proteoglycan, Hydrolyzed elastin, Sodium dna, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Parfum
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| Match | — | 81% | 80% | 80% |
| Price | $5.22 | $11.83+$6.61 | $24.30+$19.08 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 13 | 7 of 13 | 6 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Hexapeptide-11 | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Medicube - Buy Collagen Jelly Cream Mini Trial Size in Australia - Korean Skincare Online" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Fructooligosaccharides, fructose, glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen and soluble collagen in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (hydrolyzed collagen and squalane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.30% - 0.55%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 3.95A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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