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 Foam Cleanser
face foam cleanser
Medicube
face foam cleanser
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Take the skin testRed Foam Cleanser is a gentle yet effective facial cleanser designed to remove impurities, excess oil, and makeup residue without stripping your skin. Formulated with soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica extract and key Niacinamide, it calms irritation while maintaining hydration, leaving skin fresh, balanced, and comfortable after every wash. Perfect for daily use, this foam cleanser helps regulate sebum production and prevents pore congestion, making it ideal for combination, oily, and sensitive skin.
Red Foam Cleanser is a lightweight foam cleanser from Medicube, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 23 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, Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Water, 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, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Water and Stearic Acid.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Lauric Acid and Tocopheryl Acetate.
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, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. 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, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-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.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
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
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
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.
Stearic acid
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Dodecanoic acid
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propane-1,2-diol
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Beeswax absolute (RIFM),Beeswax concrete (RIFM),Beeswax, white (Apis mellifera L.) (RIFM),Bleached Beeswax,Cera Alba (EU),White Beeswax,White Wax,Yellow Wax
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (60 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.
Salicylic acid
19th 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-yl acetate
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanol
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract is the extract of the roots of the Chinese Sophora, Sophora angustifolia, Leguminosae
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.
Alcohol
Beeswax
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 "Cleanse" 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 23 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Dissolves and carries everything else
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
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.
Hexadecanoic acid
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Stearic acid
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Dodecanoic acid
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Tetradecanoic acid
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Potassium hydroxide
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Amides, coco, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propane-1,2-diol
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Beeswax absolute (RIFM),Beeswax concrete (RIFM),Beeswax, white (Apis mellifera L.) (RIFM),Bleached Beeswax,Cera Alba (EU),White Beeswax,White Wax,Yellow Wax
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethylene distearate
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (60 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.
Salicylic acid
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium chloride
18th 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-(4-chlorophenoxy)-
19th 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-yl acetate
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanol
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract is the extract of the roots of the Chinese Sophora, Sophora angustifolia, Leguminosae
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Mary&May
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WATER, GLYCERIN, PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, LAURIC ACID, MYRISTIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, COCAMIDE DEA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BEESWAX, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, SALICYLIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, CHLORPHENESIN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ALCOHOL, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT, SOPHORA ANGUSTIFOLIA ROOT EXTRACT.
SALICYLIC ACID.
Apply an appropriate amount to wet skin, gently massage in circular motions, and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Use morning and evening for best results.
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.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate SE, Glycol Distearate. 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.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Yes — it contains 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 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, first step.
It lists 23 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
Medicube, a brand based in Korea.
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