Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 6 moreWorks well
“Promotes moisture absorption as well as delivery of active ingredients deep into skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharide hydrolysate.
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: niacinamide, palmitoyl tripeptide-5
Anti-agingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Adenosine + 1 moreWorks well
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: palmitoyl tripeptide-5.
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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks 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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, AllantoinWorks 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Oenothera biennis flower extract, Camphor + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMethylpropanediol~2.7–4.1%
Niacinamide~2–3%
- 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 Niacinamide1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.1%
Saccharide hydrolysate~1.4–2.1%
Carbomer~1.2–1.9%
- 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~1–1.5%
Butylene glycol~0.8–1.25%
- 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 glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.5–1.15%
Xanthan gum~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAdenosine~0.35–0.85%
- 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 AdenosineAllantoin~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinDisodium edta~0.3–0.7%
Methyl diisopropyl propionamide~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Indigofera tinctoria extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hemerocallis fulva flower extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oenothera biennis flower extract~0.15–0.5%
Pinus palustris leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractMyosotis sylvatica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camphor~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.05–0.25%
- 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 Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Hydroxycinnamic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rutin~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An antioxidant that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about RutinIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Saccharide hydrolysate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Adenosine, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Methyl diisopropyl propionamide, Indigofera tinctoria extract, Hemerocallis fulva flower extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Myosotis sylvatica flower/leaf/stem extract, Camphor, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Hydroxycinnamic acid, Rutin
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| MedicubeZero Pore Cooling MaskYOUR PRODUCT | VENN SkincareVENN Collagen Intensive Phyto-Retinol Renewal Mask | AbibGummy sheet mask Collagen milk sticker | HEVEBLUEPot Pore Peptamin Hydro Collagen Mask | |
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| Match | — | 97% | 95% | 95% |
| Price | — | $39.34 | $23.36 | $6.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 | Tripeptide-1 | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Medicube - Buy Medicube Zero Pore Cooling Mask in Australia - Korean Skincare Online" is effective for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.00% - 3.00%). 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.
- Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.05% - 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. 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 0.35% - 0.85%. 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).
- Humectants (saccharide hydrolysate 1.40% - 2.10% and glycerin 3.90% - 5.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 4.59A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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