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
Red Cream 2.0
face cream
Medicube
face cream
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Take the skin testRed Cream 2.0 is a dermatologist-tested moisturizer specially formulated for acne-prone and sensitive skin. Enriched with Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica extract, and powerful soothing botanicals, it works to calm redness, reduce blemishes, and strengthen the skin barrier. Its lightweight yet deeply hydrating texture absorbs quickly without greasiness, leaving skin balanced, smooth, and visibly healthier.
Red Cream 2.0 is a lightweight cream from Medicube, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 59 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 Glycerin, Methylpropanediol and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Butylene Glycol.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract and Niacinamide.
Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Zinc PCA and Colloidal Sulfur.
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 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 no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and oil-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and 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 serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
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
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
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.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hexadecan-1-ol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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**
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid
18th 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
19th 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
20th 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)-
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.
Limonene, Geraniol
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Limonene, Geraniol
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.
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 "Moisturise" 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 59 ingredients on the label.
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
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
Dissolves and carries everything else
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Changes how the product smells or looks
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
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.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Octadecan-1-ol
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Hexadecan-1-ol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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**
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
C6-14-alkenes, homopolymers, hydrogenated
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:2) (2 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
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.
Dimethicone
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethyl sulphone
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecanoic acid
16th 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)
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid
18th 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
19th 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
20th 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)-
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salicylic acid
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Isopropyl-m-cresol
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-3-cyclohexen-1-ol
26th 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)
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Proline, 5-oxo-, zinc salt
28th 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
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.
Sulfur and gum arabic
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil is the oil distilled from the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetradecanol
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glucose
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Coptis Japonica Extract is the extract of the whole plant of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae
36th 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
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dodecan-1-ol
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetradecanoic acid
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Icosanoic acid
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-
41st 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
42nd 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, 2-[3,4-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]-3-[[6-O-(6-deoxy-.alpha.-L-mannopyranosyl)-.beta.-D-glucopyranosyl]oxy]-5-hydroxy-7-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
46th 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
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract is an extract of the Alga, Cladosiphon okamuranus, Chordariaceae
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salix Alba Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the White Willow, Salix alba L., salicaceae
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucoside, Decyl
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Oxovaleric acid
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract is an extract of the beans of the Coffee plant, Coffea arabica L., Rubiaceae
52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves, Citrus aurantium bergamia, Rutaceae
54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Pine, Pinus densiflora, Pinaceae
55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Lepidium meyenii, Brassicaceae
56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Asparagus cochinchinensis, Liliaceae
57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Aureobasidium Pullulans
58th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Hydroxycinnamic acid; 4-Coumaric acid
59th 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, 3-[[6-O-(6-deoxy-.alpha.-L-mannopyranosyl)-.beta.-D-glucopyranosyl]oxy]-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-
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WATER, GLYCERIN, STEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, NIACINAMIDE, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, HYDROGENATED POLY(C6-14 OLEFIN), POLYGLYCERYL-3 DISTEARATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, DIMETHICONE, DIMETHYL SULFONE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, Butyrospermum Parkii, PALMITIC ACID, SODIUM C12-14 SEC-PARETH-8 CARBOXYLATE, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, ALLANTOIN, CARBOMER, TROMETHAMINE, SALICYLIC ACID, O-CYMEN-5-OL, 4-TERPINEOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ZINC PCA, ADENOSINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, COLLOIDAL SULFUR, DISODIUM EDTA, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, GLUCOSE, COPTIS JAPONICA EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, LAURYL ALCOHOL, MYRISTIC ACID, ARACHIDIC ACID, OLEIC ACID, LIMONENE, TROXERUTIN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANEDIOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT, CLADOSIPHON OKAMURANUS EXTRACT, SALIX ALBA BARK EXTRACT, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, LEVULINIC ACID, COFFEA ARABICA SEED EXTRACT, GERANIOL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA LEAF EXTRACT, PINUS DENSIFLORA LEAF EXTRACT, LEPIDIUM MEYENII ROOT EXTRACT, ASPARAGUS COCHINCHINENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, AUREOBASIDIUM PULLULANS FERMENT, HYDROXYCINNAMIC ACID, RUTIN.
NIACINAMIDE, SALICYLIC ACID.
After cleansing and toning, apply a moderate amount evenly over the face. Gently massage into the skin until fully absorbed. Use morning and evening as the last step of your skincare routine.
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.
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Butyrospermum Parkii, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Salicylic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
No — it contains Limonene, Geraniol.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Dimethicone.
Yes — it contains Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Limonene, Geraniol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 59 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
Medicube, a brand based in Korea.
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