Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Adenosine + 4 moreWorks well
“Visibly improves firmness to help the skin look bouncier.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-1.
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, Panthenol + 16 moreWorks well
“INGREDIENTS HOW TO USE After toning, apply 2-3 drops and lock moisture with the cream.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hyaluronic acid.
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: acetyl hexapeptide-1, niacinamide, panthenol
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, Ascorbic acidWorks 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Equisetum arvense extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Collagen water~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~11–16%
Glycerin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~3.5–5.3%
- 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 NiacinamideDipropylene glycol~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolButylene glycol~1.8–2.8%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.3%
Glycereth-26~1.3–2%
Diethoxyethyl succinate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients in the formulation
More about Diethoxyethyl succinateCarbomer~0.95–1.45%
- 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 CarbomerTromethamine~0.6–1.35%
C12-14 alketh-12~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium dna~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharide hydrolysate~0.45–1%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.95%
Polyquaternium-51~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Adenosine~0.4–0.9%
- 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 AdenosineDisodium edta~0.4–0.9%
Pyrus communis fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractPanthenol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCyanocobalamin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminRosa damascena flower water~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterIris florentina root extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractHedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHyaluronic acid~0.2–0.75%
- 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 acidSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.7%
- 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 acidSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 hyaluronateHydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lycopodium clavatum extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Equisetum arvense extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractAcetyl hexapeptide-1~0.1–0.5%
- 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-1Prunus mume flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia albiflora flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnolia denudata flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bellis perennis flower extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractIngredient list view
Collagen water, Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Diethoxyethyl succinate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, C12-14 alketh-12, Sodium dna, Saccharide hydrolysate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-51, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Panthenol, Cyanocobalamin, Rosa damascena flower water, Iris florentina root extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Lycopodium clavatum extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-1, Prunus mume flower extract, Paeonia albiflora flower extract, Magnolia denudata flower extract, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Bellis perennis flower extract
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| MedicubePDRN Collagen Glow Jelly SerumYOUR PRODUCT | COSRXThe Blue Peptide Bakuchiol Plump Glow Serum | FULLightRe:dence Hyaluron Ectoin Serum | ArocellMilky Drop Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 98% | 94% | 92% |
| Price | — | $19.99 | $12.06 | $41.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 14 | 11 of 14 | 12 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
"Medicube - Buy Medicube PDRN Collagen Glow Jelly Serum in Australia - Korean Skincare Online" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.50% - 5.30%). 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.
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.20% - 0.75%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-1 0.10% - 0.50%). 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. They 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.
- Adenosine 0.40% - 0.90%. 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).
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.35% - 0.80%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.65%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.15% - 0.70%, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.20% - 0.70%, hyaluronic acid 0.20% - 0.75%, sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.75%, panthenol 0.35% - 0.80%, saccharide hydrolysate 0.45% - 1.00% and glycerin 4.60% - 6.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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The product retails for 29.95A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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