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
Azelaic Acid Exosome Shot 7500
face serum
Medicube
face serum
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Take the skin testMedicube Azelaic Acid Exosome Shot 7500 helps smooth skin texture, reduce the look of blemishes, and support a clearer, more even-looking complexion. An intensive treatment serum designed to target uneven skin texture, visible pores, post-blemish marks, and excess oil while helping calm the skin. It combines Azelaic Acid with Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles (Exosomes), Hydrolyzed Sponge, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica, and a multi-hyaluronic acid complex to gently refine, brighten, and hydrate without leaving skin feeling stripped.
Azelaic Acid Exosome Shot 7500 is a lightweight serum from Medicube, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 53 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. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin and Butylene Glycol, 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 Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol and Betaine Salicylate.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract and Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract.
Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Sodium Polyacrylate and Dextrin.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Panthenol and Madecassoside.
On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily 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 antioxidant protection 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 fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
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.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
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
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
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
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
9th 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
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae
14th 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)
16th 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
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Solanum Melogena Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Eggplant, Solanum melongena L., Solanaceae
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.
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
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 53 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Dissolves and carries everything else
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Calms visible redness and irritation
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
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.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
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.
Hydrolyzed Sponge is the hydrolysate of sponge obtained by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
9th 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
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
12th 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
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae
14th 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)
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Coccinia indica, Cucurbitaceae
16th 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
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Calcium Aluminium Borosilicate is a glass consisting essentially of calcium and aluminium borosilicates
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucopyranose, oligomers, decyl octyl glycosides
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Solanum Melogena Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Eggplant, Solanum melongena L., Solanaceae
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Nonanedioic acid
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Ocimum sanctum, Labiatae
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cape Jasmine, Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles are the extracellular vesicles released into and isolated from the growth media removed from cell cultures of the microorganism Lactobacillus.
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Corallina Officinalis Extract is an extract of the Alga, Corallina officinalis L., Corallinaceae
27th 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
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Milk Exosomes
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Betaine Salycilate is the product formed by the reaction of Betaine with Salycilic Acid
32nd 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
33rd 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
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Campsis Grandiflora Flower Extract is an extract obtained from the flowers of the Chinese trumpet-creeper, Campsis grandiflora, Bignoniaceae
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Saccharomyces Ferment is obtained by the fermentation of Saccharomyces
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate is the ester of dimethylsilanol and hyaluronic acid.
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, compd. with dimethylsilanediol
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium Acetylhyaluronate
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, O-6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate
52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha,6beta)-
53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid
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WATER, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN, HYDROLYZED SPONGE, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CETEARYL OLIVATE, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, SORBITAN OLIVATE, MELIA AZADIRACHTA FLOWER EXTRACT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, COCCINIA INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT, ADENOSINE, CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE, DISODIUM EDTA, CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE, ALOE BARBADENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT, SOLANUM MELONGENA FRUIT EXTRACT, AZELAIC ACID, OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, LACTOBACILLUS EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES, CORALLINA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA ROOT EXTRACT, DEXTRIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, MILK EXOSOMES, BETAINE SALICYLATE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, PANTHENOL, CITRIC ACID, CAMPSIS GRANDIFLORA FLOWER EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA ROOT EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT, DIMETHYLSILANOL HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE DIMETHYLSILANOL, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, ASIATICOSIDE, MADECASSOSIDE, MADECASSIC ACID, ASIATIC ACID.
NIACINAMIDE, PANTHENOL, CITRIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE.
Use after cleansing. Dispense a small amount. Gently massage it onto the face to absorb. Follow with Moisturizer: Finish with a water-based moisturizer (e.g., Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream) to lock in hydration. Can be repeated every 3 days.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily 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.
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Lactobacillus Extracellular Vesicles, Saccharomyces Ferment. 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.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 53 ingredients, of which 9 are recorded as actives.
Medicube, a brand based in Korea.
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