Medicube

Medicube Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot

Name: Medicube - Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot
Brand: Medicube

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Ceramide np, Panthenol + 17 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Delivers deep hydration and replenishes moisture through the use of Sodium Hyaluronate & Panthenol.”

Source: Lila Beauty

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: ceramide np, caprylyl glycol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, panthenol

Ceramide npHero· EmollientEffect: HighA 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~0.25–0.5%

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.2–0.35%

Polyglyceryl-10 oleateKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.6–0.95%

Chlorella vulgaris extractKey activeEffect: MediumA 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~0.35–0.6%

GlucoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.35–0.6%

FructoseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.55%

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.45%

Polyglutamic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.~0.25–0.45%

FructooligosaccharidesKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~0.05–0.1%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~2.2–2.7%

Caprylyl methiconeEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin~1.1–1.3%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.9–1.1%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.3–0.6%

Oryza sativa bran waterEffect: LowMight be somewhat helpful for attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.25%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.25–0.5%

Oryza sativa extractEffect: Low, below effective doseA grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.15%

Centella asiatica extractUnder-dosedA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~0.2–0.35%

AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.2–0.35%

Exfoliation

Allantoin

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What the product description says

“Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot”

Source: Lila Beauty

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.2–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract

Medium risk

We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~7.7–9.4%est.

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2.2–2.7%est.

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.75–1.15%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.9–1.1%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.5–0.8%est.

Chlorella vulgaris extractA plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory propertiesMedium~0.35–0.6%est.

Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerAttracts water into the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~0.2–0.35%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Chlorella vulgaris extractA plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties3/5~0.35–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol denat.~7.7–9.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Carbomer~4.3–5.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Quaternium-60~3–3.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Propylene glycol~2.2–2.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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1,2-hexanediol~0.75–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Dipropylene glycol~1.5–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Cetrimonium methosulfate~1.3–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Caprylyl methicone~1.1–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin

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Caprylyl glycol~0.9–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Polyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.6–0.95%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Charcoal powder~0.7–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Benefits for the skin are not clear

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Hypochlorous acid~0.4–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glucose~0.35–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Chlorella vulgaris extract~0.35–0.6%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

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 extract

Butylene glycol~0.3–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Fructose~0.3–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Fructooligosaccharides~0.25–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Cynanchum atratum extract~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Xylose~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Polyglutamic acid~0.25–0.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.

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Althaea rosea flower extract~0.25–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ceramide np~0.25–0.5%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

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

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Sodium chloride~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Allantoin~0.2–0.35%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

More about Allantoin

Panthenol~0.2–0.35%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Oryza sativa bran water~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Might be somewhat helpful for attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Protease~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Oryza sativa extract~0.1–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Oryza sativa extract

Centella asiatica extract~0.2–0.35%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Reduces irritationReduces rednessMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

More about Centella asiatica extract

Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.05–0.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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 acid

Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Carbomer, Quaternium-60, Propylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Dipropylene glycol, Cetrimonium methosulfate, Caprylyl methicone, Caprylyl glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Charcoal powder, Hypochlorous acid, Glucose, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Butylene glycol, Fructose, Fructooligosaccharides, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Cynanchum atratum extract, Xylose, Polyglutamic acid, Althaea rosea flower extract, Ceramide np, Sodium chloride, Allantoin, Panthenol, Oryza sativa bran water, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Protease, Oryza sativa extract, Centella asiatica extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid

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"Medicube - Buy Medicube Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot in Australia - Korean Bodycare Online" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

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.
Humectants (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.05% - 0.10%, polyglutamic acid 0.25% - 0.45%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.25% - 0.45%, fructooligosaccharides 0.25% - 0.50% and fructose 0.30% - 0.55%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.