Medicube
Deep Vita C Ampoule 2.0
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Medicube
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Take the skin testReveal radiant, even-toned skin with the Medicube Deep Vita C Ampoule 2.0, a powerful brightening serum infused with 14.5% water-based Vitamin C and Alpha-Bisabolol to reduce hyperpigmentation, refine skin texture, and boost skin elasticity. This lightweight formula absorbs quickly, helping to inhibit melanin production, fade dark spots, and restore a healthy glow without irritation. Enriched with Sunflower Seed Oil, Blackcurrant Leaf Extract, and Allantoin, it also hydrates and nourishes while reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
Deep Vita C Ampoule 2.0 is a lightweight ampoule from Medicube, a brand based in Korea. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 60 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. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Butylene Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a chemical (organic-filter) sunscreen, using Octinoxate. Between them those filters cover UVB. They stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths, so this is not a broad-spectrum filter system by the strictest reading. One of the filters is photounstable and no recognised stabiliser sits beside it, so protection may drop measurably within the first hour of direct sun. Reapply more often than the label suggests.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate.
Antioxidant support: Moderate. Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution, and here that comes from Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Glutathione and Ubiquinone.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol and Ergothioneine.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Bisabolol, Allantoin, Panthenol 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 barrier support, 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 fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, 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. It carries UV filters, so it belongs in your morning routine.
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
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
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.
Chemical (organic) filter system · does not reach UVA I
Efficient UVB absorber that degrades in sunlight on its own, and destabilises avobenzone when the two are formulated together without a quencher.
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.
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
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)
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)
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
A photounstable filter stands without a stabiliser
"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.
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
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 60 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Dissolves and carries everything else
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
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.
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
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)
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Bis(16-methylheptadecyl) malate
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
ester of hexaglycerol and stearic acid
12th 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)
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Ethylhexyl 4-methoxycinnamate
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-carboxymethyl-.omega.-hydroxy-, C12-14-isoalkyl ethers, sodium salts (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydroxide
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate, dimethylacrylamide, lauryl methacrylate and laureth-4 methacrylate, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane triacrylate
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pullulan is a polysaccharide produced from starch by cultivating the yeast, Aureobasidium pullulans
22nd 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)-
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.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
26th 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
27th 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
28th 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
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ester of hexaglycerol and behenic acid
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of the Mandarin Orange, Citrus nobilis, Rutaceae
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lycopodium Clavatum Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Club Moss, Lycopodium clavatum L., Lycopodiaceae
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Equisetum Arvense Extract is an extract of the sterile caules of the Horsetail, Equisetum arvense L., Equisetaceae
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.
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract is an extract of the leaves and stems of the Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens L., Pinaceae
36th 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
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract is an extract of the leaves and stems of the Ivy, Hedera helix L., Araliaceae
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the psoralen-free volatile oil obtained from the fruit of Citrus aurantium L. var. bergamia, Rutaceae; Oils, bergamot; bergamot oil bergaptene free
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract is an extract obtained from the leaves of the Black Currant, Ribes nigrum L., Saxifragaceae
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the berries of the Litsea cubeba, Lauraceae
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Methylpropan-2-ol
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucitol
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the whole plant of the Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae rhmanoides L, Elagnaceae
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sucrose stearate
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
.beta.,.beta.-carotene
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
52nd 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.
53rd 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)-
54th 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
55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Terminalia ferdinandiana, Combretaceae
56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Myrciaria dubia, Myrtaceae
57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Invert sugar; the product of hydrolysis of sucrose. It consists mainly of glucose and fructose
58th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4H-1-Benzopyran-4-one, 7-[[6-O-(6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl)-.beta.-D-glucopyranosyl]oxy]-2,3-dihydro-5-hydroxy-2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-, (S)-
59th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Fructooligosaccharides are oligosaccharides produced enzymatically from sugar beets and consist chiefly of kestose, nystose and fructosyl nystose
60th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium, [1-carboxy-2-(2-mercaptoimidazol-4-yl)ethyl]trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt, L-(+)-
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WATER, ASCORBIC ACID, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, PROPANEDIOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, POLYGLYCERYL-6 STEARATE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 DISTEARATE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, SODIUM C12-14 SEC-PARETH-8 CARBOXYLATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, BISABOLOL, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, PULLULAN, ALLANTOIN, TOCOPHEROL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PANTHENOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, GLUTATHIONE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 BEHENATE, CITRUS NOBILIS PEEL EXTRACT, LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM EXTRACT, EQUISETUM ARVENSE EXTRACT, BETA-GLUCAN, CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, ADENOSINE, HEDERA HELIX LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT OIL, RIBES NIGRUM LEAF EXTRACT, LITSEA CUBEBA FRUIT OIL, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, SORBITOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES WATER, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, SUCROSE STEARATE, BETA-CAROTENE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ARGININE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, UBIQUINONE, CELLULOSE GUM, TERMINALIA FERDINANDIANA FRUIT EXTRACT, MYRCIARIA DUBIA FRUIT EXTRACT, SACCHARIDE HYDROLYSATE, HESPERIDIN, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, ERGOTHIONEINE.
ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PANTHENOL.
Use the Deep Vita Ampoule after applying a toner. Remove the cap from one vial of ampoule. Insert and squeeze the dropper to remove a small amount of the ampoule. Apply 2–3 drops to the face, avoiding the eye and mouth areas, and rub in the ampoule in a circular motion.
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.
9 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil. 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.
No — it contains Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone.
Yes — it contains Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil.
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 60 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.
Medicube, a brand based in Korea.
It filters UV with Octinoxate (ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate).
Not in the strictest sense. Its filters stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths.
Unlikely. It filters with organic (chemical) filters only, which dissolve into the formula rather than sitting on the surface, so they do not leave a white cast.
It contains Octinoxate, which are named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation. Some destinations restrict sunscreens containing them.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
More often than the usual advice. It carries a photounstable filter with no stabiliser beside it, so protection can drop within the first hour of direct sun — reapply at least every two hours, and sooner in strong sun.
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