1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Medicube
Age-R Vita C Pro Ampoule
face ampoule
Medicube
face ampoule
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Take the skin testThe Medicube Age-R Vita C Pro Ampoule is a high-potency Vitamin C serum designed to brighten dull skin, reduce hyperpigmentation, and enhance skin elasticity for a radiant, even-toned complexion. Formulated with 25% pure Ascorbic Acid, 2% 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, 2% Panthenol (Vitamin B5), and antioxidants like Ferulic Acid and Tocopherol, it targets dark spots, blemishes, and uneven skin tone while improving firmness. The lightweight, non-sticky formula absorbs quickly, providing deep hydration and a refreshing finish without greasiness.
Age-R Vita C Pro Ampoule is a lightweight ampoule from Medicube, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 48 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Glycerin and Panthenol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol and Methylpropanediol.
Antioxidant support: Moderate. Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution, and here that comes from Ascorbic Acid, 3-o-ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid and Tocopherol.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Ascorbic Acid, 3-o-ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Allantoin and Beta-glucan.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free, dye-free, oil-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, essential oils and drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Ascorbic acid
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is the organic compound.
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters is the hydrolysate of Jojoba Esters derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract is an extract of the Broccoli plant, Brassica oleracea L. Italica, Brassicaceae
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the pineapple, Ananas sativus, Bromeliaceae
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol
Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol
Alcohol Denat.
Dimethicone
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Treat" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 48 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Dissolves and carries everything else
Forms a film that slows water loss
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Changes how the product smells or looks
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Ascorbic acid
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Alcohol Denat. is ethyl alcohol that is denatured with one or more denaturing agents in accordance with the national legislation of each European Community (EU) country.
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is the organic compound.
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate is a misture of esters produced by the reaction of ethylhexanol and Hydrogenated Olive Oil
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters is the hydrolysate of Jojoba Esters derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Olive oil, unsaponifiable fraction, hydrogenated
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract is an extract of the Broccoli plant, Brassica oleracea L. Italica, Brassicaceae
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sphingomonas Ferment Extract is an extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of Sphingomonas
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Curcuma Longa Root Extract is an extract of the rhizomes of the Turmeric, Curcuma longa L., Zingiberaceae
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the pineapple, Ananas sativus, Bromeliaceae
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Coconut oil fatty acids, 2-hydroxybutyl ester
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecanoic acid
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-G-alpha-D-glucopyranosylrutin
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
ester of decaglycerol and oleic acid
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Microcrystalline Cellulose is the isolated, colloidal crystalline portion of cellulose fibers.
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cellulose, ethyl ether
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(S)-7-[[6-O-(6-Deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl)-.beta.-D-glucopyranosyl]oxy]-2,3-dihydro-5-hydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one glucopyranosyl ether
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35,39-decamethyl-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34,38-tetracontadecaenyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-, (all-E)-
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:2) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol monooctadecanoate
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Isooctadecan-1-ol
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Alcohols, C12-16
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1H-Purine-2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3,7-trimethyl-
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol
Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.
Dr. Ceuracle
Shares 6 key ingredients with Age-R Vita C Pro Ampoule: Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Water, Panthenol
Isntree
Shares 6 key ingredients with Age-R Vita C Pro Ampoule: Glycerin, Water, Propanediol, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Panthenol
Medicube
Shares 6 key ingredients with Age-R Vita C Pro Ampoule: Water, Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Panthenol
Dr. Ceuracle
Shares 6 key ingredients with Age-R Vita C Pro Ampoule: Water, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Ascorbic Acid
Missha
Shares 6 key ingredients with Age-R Vita C Pro Ampoule: Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Water, 3-o-ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol
Aestura
Shares 5 key ingredients with Age-R Vita C Pro Ampoule: Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, 3-o-ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol
WATER, ASCORBIC ACID, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL DENAT., TROMETHAMINE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, 3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID, DIMETHICONE, PANTHENOL, HYDROGENATED ETHYLHEXYL OLIVATE, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, HYDROLYZED JOJOBA ESTERS, HYDROGENATED OLIVE OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, BRASSICA OLERACEA ITALICA EXTRACT, SPHINGOMONAS FERMENT EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA ROOT EXTRACT, ANANAS SATIVUS FRUIT EXTRACT, FERULIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL COCOATE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, PALMITIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, GLUCOSYLRUTIN, POLYGLYCERYL-10 OLEATE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, ALLANTOIN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ADENOSINE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, ETHYLCELLULOSE, CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM PHYTATE, BETA-GLUCAN, GLUCOSYL HESPERIDIN, UBIQUINONE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 DISTEARATE, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, SODIUM DILAURAMIDOGLUTAMIDE LYSINE, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, ISOSTEARYL ALCOHOL, C12-16 ALCOHOLS, CAFFEINE, PARFUM, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL.
ASCORBIC ACID, 3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID, PANTHENOL, BRASSICA OLERACEA ITALICA EXTRACT.
Apply After Toning: After cleansing and toning, apply 2-3 drops of the ampoule to the face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Tip: For optimal freshness, store in a refrigerator to prevent Vitamin C oxidation.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol.
Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat..
No — it contains Dimethicone.
Yes — it contains Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide, Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 48 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.
Medicube, a brand based in Korea.
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