Medicube Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot

Medicube

Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot

body serum

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
51%
Combination (dry)
51%
Balanced
81%
Combination (oily)
89%
Oily
89%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
3
Actives
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Medicube Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot helps refine pores, smooth skin texture, and balance excess oil for a clearer, fresher-looking complexion. A pore-refining and clarifying treatment designed to help reduce visible congestion, smooth uneven texture, and keep oily or blemish-prone skin feeling balanced and comfortable. Its lightweight formula works to refresh the skin while supporting a clearer, more refined appearance.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

3
Alcohol
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

35 total
AQUA ALCOHOL DENAT. CARBOMER PROPYLENE GLYCOL QUATERNIUM-60 1,2-HEXANEDIOL DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL CETRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE CAPRYLYL METHICONE CAPRYLYL GLYCOL POLYGLYCERYL-10 OLEATE ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN CHARCOAL POWDER HYPOCHLOROUS ACID CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT GLUCOSE BUTYLENE GLYCOL FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES FRUCTOSE TOCOPHEROL SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER Hyaluronic acid CYNANCHUM ATRATUM EXTRACT POLYGLUTAMIC ACID XYLOSE ALTHAEA ROSEA FLOWER EXTRACT ALLANTOIN CERAMIDE NP Ceramides PANTHENOL Vitamin B5 (panthenol) SODIUM CHLORIDE ORYZA SATIVA BRAN WATER MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT ORYZA SATIVA EXTRACT PROTEASE CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid

About Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot

Overview

Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot is a lightweight serum from Medicube, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 35 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

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 Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol and Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer and Polyglutamic Acid.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract and Hypochlorous Acid.

Who it suits

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.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. 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.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No essential oils
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains drying alcohol high in the list
  • One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive 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.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 14 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Soothing 8 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Anti-Aging 6 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Smooths Bumpy Skin 1 ingredient

    Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Pore Minimizer

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.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Propylene Glycol

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Propane-1,2-diol

Hydration
Caprylyl Methicone

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane

Hydration
Ethylhexylglycerin

12th 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)

Hydration
Charcoal Powder

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Charcoal Powder is the dried, carbonaceous material obtained from the heating of organic substances

Oil Control
Hypochlorous Acid

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hypochlorous Acid

Smooths Bumpy Skin Soothing
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract is an extract of the Alga, Chlorella vulgaris, Oocystaceae

Soothing Hydration
Glucose

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glucose

Hydration
Butylene Glycol

17th 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)

Hydration
Fructooligosaccharides

18th 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

Hydration
Fructose

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Fructose

Hydration
Tocopherol

20th 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

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Hyaluronic acid

21st 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]

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (4)

Supporting ingredients (31)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Aqua Alcohol Denat. Carbomer Propylene Glycol Quaternium-60 1,2-hexanediol Dipropylene Glycol Cetrimonium Methosulfate Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Glycol Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate Ethylhexylglycerin Charcoal Powder Hypochlorous Acid Chlorella Vulgaris Extract Glucose Butylene Glycol Fructooligosaccharides Fructose Tocopherol Cynanchum Atratum Extract Polyglutamic Acid Xylose Althaea Rosea Flower Extract Allantoin Sodium Chloride Oryza Sativa Bran Water Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Oryza Sativa Extract Protease Centella Asiatica Extract

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • Essential-oil-free
  • Paraben-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Drying alcohol

    Alcohol Denat.

  • Silicones

    Caprylyl Methicone

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Treat" step.

  • 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.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Alcohol, Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 35 ingredients on the label.

8
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

8
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

6
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

3
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

2
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

2
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

1
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Aqua Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Water

2 Alcohol Denat. Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent, Preservative

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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.

Alcohol
3 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

Synthetic polymer
4 Propylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Propane-1,2-diol

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, November 2019, pages 337-352
  • Critical Reviews in Toxicology, April 2013, pages 363-390
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September-October 2012, pages 245S-260S
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Physiology, 2001, pages 72-81
5 Quaternium-60
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

1-Propanaminium, N-ethyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-amino-, N-(mixed lanolin acyl and isooctanoyl) derivs., ethyl sulfates

6 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

7 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

8 Cetrimonium Methosulfate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Preservative

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexadecyltrimethylammonium methyl sulphate

9 Caprylyl Methicone
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane

Hydration Silicone
10 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

11 Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

11th 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

12 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

12th 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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
13 Charcoal Powder Exfoliant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Charcoal Powder is the dried, carbonaceous material obtained from the heating of organic substances

Oil Control
14 Hypochlorous Acid Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hypochlorous Acid

Smooths Bumpy Skin Soothing
15 Chlorella Vulgaris Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract is an extract of the Alga, Chlorella vulgaris, Oocystaceae

Soothing Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Marine Drugs, August 2021, pages 1-16
  • IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, January 2021, pages 1-9
  • Journal of Applied Phycology, June 2019, pages 3, 653-3, 663
16 Glucose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glucose

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, March 2020, pages 1–13
  • Foods, March 2019, pages 1–27
  • Nature Medicine, May 2018, pages 617–627
  • Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, September 2003, pages 1, 224–1, 228
17 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

17th 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)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
18 Fructooligosaccharides Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

18th 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

Hydration
19 Fructose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Fructose

Hydration
20 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

20th 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

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
21 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

21st 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]

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
22 Cynanchum Atratum Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cynanchum Atratum Extract is the extract of the whole plant Cynanchum atratum, Apocynaceae.

23 Polyglutamic Acid
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Polymer of glutamic acid

Hydration Anti-Aging
5 scientific references
  • Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, March 2021, ePublication
  • Molecules, July 2020, pages 1–33
  • Journal of Materials Science, Materials in Medicine, Volume 31, May 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, November 2017, pages
  • Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, April 2014, pages 153–158
24 Xylose Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Xylose

Hydration Soothing
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
25 Althaea Rosea Flower Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Althaea Rosea Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of the hollyhock, Althaea rosea, Malvaceae

26 Allantoin Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Soothing

26th 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)-

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • Chemistry Series, March 2020, pages 7-21
  • Molecules, June 2019, pages 1-33
  • European Journal of Pharmacology, February 2018, pages 68-78
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2017, Volume 76, Issue 2, Supplement 1
  • Pharmacognosy Review, Volume 5, July-December 2011
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2010, Supplement, pages 84S-97S
  • Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, October 2008, ePublication
  • https://wwwaccessdatafdagov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearchcfm?CFRPart=347&showFR=1
27 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
28 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

28th 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

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
29 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sodium chloride

30 Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oryza Sativa Bran Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the bran of rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae

31 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract is is an extract of the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae

32 Oryza Sativa Extract Exfoliant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Plant extract, Texture agent

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oryza Sativa Extract is an extract of the grains of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae

33 Protease
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Proteinase

Anti-Aging
34 Centella Asiatica Extract Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Surfactant, Plant extract

34th 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

Soothing Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Phytomedicine, April 2018, pages 110–119
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2017, pages 311–315
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jan-Feb 2016, pages 27–33
  • Postepy Dermatologii I, February 2013, pages 46–49
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010, pages 546–556
  • Scientific Reports, June 2021, ePublication
35 Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

35th 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

Hydration

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot?

AQUA, ALCOHOL DENAT., CARBOMER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, QUATERNIUM-60, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, POLYGLYCERYL-10 OLEATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CHARCOAL POWDER, HYPOCHLOROUS ACID, CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT, GLUCOSE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, FRUCTOSE, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, CYNANCHUM ATRATUM EXTRACT, POLYGLUTAMIC ACID, XYLOSE, ALTHAEA ROSEA FLOWER EXTRACT, ALLANTOIN, CERAMIDE NP, PANTHENOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ORYZA SATIVA BRAN WATER, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT, ORYZA SATIVA EXTRACT, PROTEASE, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID.

What are the active ingredients in Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot?

SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, CERAMIDE NP, PANTHENOL, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID.

How do I use Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot?

Shake the product well before using. Apply to dry skin in desired areas. Gently exfoliate dead skin cells. Rinse any residue thoroughly.

What skin types is Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot good for?

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.

Is Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot good for sensitive 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.

Is Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot while pregnant?

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.

Is Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot contain alcohol?

Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat..

Is Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot silicone free?

No — it contains Caprylyl Methicone.

Does Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot?

Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.

How many ingredients does Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot have?

It lists 35 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Hypochlorous Acid Body Peel Shot?

Medicube, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Medicube
Country
Korea

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