I have sensitive skin that’s prone to redness, breakouts, and hyperpigmentation, so finding products that improve my skin’s issues without irritating it in the process is no easy feat.
Apart from an immediate allergic reaction, I test new skin care products for a four-week period before reporting on any benefits or downfalls. I’ve been using Medicube skin care products for more than six months, and they’ve done more for my complexion than most other serums and soaps I’ve ever used before. The brand has even been doted on by major celebs like Meghan Markle and Kylie Jenner. So, if you’re in the market for a new skin care regimen, I have a few products I highly recommend, including the Zero Pore pads, PDRN serum, and the Collagen Wrapping mask.
Best Medicube Skin Care Products
Zero Pore Pads
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I’m convinced there is magic in these facial pads. A lot of exfoliating products leave skin feeling stripped of moisture, leading to a damaged moisture barrier and chronic dry skin. As someone who usually avoided any AHA/BHA-based products out of fear that my skin would instantly dry out and enhance my redness, I was shocked to find out that this formula not only hydrates, but also calms and smooths my skin. It has rid me of acne scars I’ve had since college and drastically improved textured areas on my skin, specifically bumps on my cheeks, nose, and chin. I mostly use them twice a day (but skip on the evenings I use a retinol), and the results I’ve gotten have made them a continuous staple in my everyday skin care. I’ve even set up a subscription to get them—along with the other two products on this list—promptly and automatically when I’m about to run out.
One side is textured, and the other side is smooth, and each pad is saturated with a blend of AHAs and BHAs, like lactic and salicylic acid, among other nourishing ingredients. This is an effective product that has provided me with real solutions, so it definitely has my stamp of approval.
PDRN Pink Peptide Serum
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Results from this serum are fueled by, yes, salmon DNA. And if you add this to your routine along with the above pads, you have an unmatched skin care duo. The aforementioned DNA is extracted from salmon, more specifically, um, their sperm. Before you scroll on, hear me out. The innovation is known to help regenerate skin cells to promote healing and turnover, while also diminishing inflammation and increasing collagen production. Not so ironically, these are the exact benefits I’ve reaped after using this serum regularly. From a.m. to p.m. hygiene regimens, this serum is irreplaceable for me. I struggle with a lot of redness and an uneven skin tone that has a lot of dry patches, but ever since I added a layer of this to my daily routine twice a day, I’ve noticed my complexion has somewhat of a blurring effect. My face looks way more even in tone, and because of the intense glow, it looks like I have an Instagram filter on my skin. It’s designed for all skin types, and if you are on the drier side, you’re going to love the instant hydration.
Collagen Overnight Wrapping Mask
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While the satisfying peel-off removal process of this mask is a sheer bonus, the hydrating results are what sold me on this overnight wrap. I reach for this mask once or twice a week, especially in colder temperatures. Each morning I peel it off, I’m met with a deeply moisturized, soft, and soothed base. I slather a layer of the gel-like product as the last step in my evening skin care routine, and after it dries completely, I head to bed and peel it off when I wake up. It stays intact all night long, doesn’t feel tacky, and I don’t feel like my face is frozen when it’s dried. It’s formulated with collagen extract (for firmness and glowiness), niacinamide (for neutralizing redness and hyperpigmentation), ceramide NP (to strengthen skin barrier), and hyaluronic acid (for intense moisture)—put them all together and you get an effective, hydrating essential for your skin.
Keep scrolling for a couple of other well-loved Medicube products.
Booster Pro Device
Amazon
PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Cream
Amazon
Exosome Shot Zero 2,000 PPM Spicule Facial Serum
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