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Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Jelly Cream

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Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Niacinamide 1.2% - 1.5%Avena sativa kernel extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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Product summary

"Medicube - Collagen Niacinamide Jelly Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (fructooligosaccharides, fructose, glycerin, hydrolyzed collagen and soluble collagen) 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). Hydrolyzed collagen and squalane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

Adenosine 0.30% - 0.55%. 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).

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and oatmeal extract

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.

What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

A transparent collagen jelly cream that provides anti-aging benefits to enhance facial contours, promote firmness, and achieve a polished and glowing complexion.

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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.

adenosine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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)

niacinamide 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

tocopherol 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

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.

niacinamide 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-blemish

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.

niacinamide 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Moisturizing

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

niacinamide 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

squalane 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

soluble collagen 0.5% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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Key Actives

niacinamide 1.2% - 1.5%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Reduces redness

avena sativa kernel extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Potential irritants

pullulan 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

parfum 0.05% - 0.15%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

chlorella vulgaris extract 0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory

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

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

propanediol 4.6% - 5.6%

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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

dipropylene glycol 4.1% - 5%

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Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

Ingredient 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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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +11 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: hexapeptide-11 hexapeptide-9 +37 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: hexapeptide-11 hexapeptide-9 +37 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: panthenol ceramide np +13 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: panthenol betaine +10 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: sh-octapeptide-4 sh-decapeptide-7 +12 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +2 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +1 more Other: madecassic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +5 more Other: ceramide np caprylic/capric triglyceride +10 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: madecassoside ceramide np +7 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +3 more Other: panthenol arginine +17 more	Common: niacinamide adenosine +4 more Other: panthenol ceramide np +7 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ocimum basilicum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +19 more	paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +17 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +17 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +78 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +78 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +53 more	olea europaea leaf extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +33 more	terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +28 more	betula alba juice Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +70 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed collagen Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Jelly Cream

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Anti-blemish

Moisturizing

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