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 Toner 2.0
face toner
Medicube
face toner
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Take the skin testRed Toner 2.0 is a soothing, low-irritation toner formulated for acne-prone and sensitive skin. It combines niacinamide, salicylic acid, colloidal sulfur, and over 19 types of plant extracts to soothe redness, regulate sebum production, and refine pores without leaving a sticky residue. It has a lightweight texture and is non-comedogenic, making it suitable for daily use in both morning and evening routines.
Red Toner 2.0 is a watery-light toner from Medicube, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 40 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol and Betaine, 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 Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine and Ethylhexylglycerin.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Niacinamide and Adenosine.
Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Colloidal Sulfur and Zinc PCA.
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, 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, paraben-free, silicone-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 and drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.
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
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.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Ethanol
4th 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)
5th 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, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
11th 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)-
13th 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)
14th 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
18th 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.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
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.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Alcohol
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 "Toning" 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 40 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Dissolves and carries everything else
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Forms a film that slows water loss
Calms visible redness and irritation
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
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.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Ethanol
4th 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)
5th 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**
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
7th 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.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol
10th 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)-
11th 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)-
12th 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)
13th 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)
14th 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
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/Melamine/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a complex, crosslinked polymer that is made by reacting melamine with Glutaral followed by the reaction with 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid and PEG-6 methacrylate. The resulting polymer is then further reacted with more melamine.
17th 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
18th 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.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
20th 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
21st 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
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Oxovaleric acid
24th 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
25th 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)-
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
27th 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
28th 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
29th 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
30th 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
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucoside, Decyl
32nd 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
33rd 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
34th 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
35th 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
36th 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
37th 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
38th 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
39th 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
40th 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, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, NIACINAMIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, METHYL GLUCETH-20, BETAINE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, TROMETHAMINE, ALLANTOIN, SODIUM C12-14 SEC-PARETH-8 CARBOXYLATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ADENOSINE, DISODIUM EDTA, ACRYLOYL DIMETHYL TAURATE/MELAMINE/PEG-6 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, COLLOIDAL SULFUR, ZINC PCA, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, LEVULINIC ACID, 4-TERPINEOL, TROXERUTIN, PROPANEDIOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT, CLADOSIPHON OKAMURANUS EXTRACT, SALIX ALBA BARK EXTRACT, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, COPTIS JAPONICA EXTRACT, COFFEA ARABICA SEED EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA LEAF EXTRACT, PINUS DENSIFLORA LEAF EXTRACT, ASPARAGUS COCHINCHINENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, AUREOBASIDIUM PULLULANS FERMENT, LEPIDIUM MEYENII ROOT EXTRACT, HYDROXYCINNAMIC ACID, RUTIN.
NIACINAMIDE, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
After cleansing, apply a moderate amount to the face, avoiding the eye area. Gently pat into skin for better absorption. Use morning and evening or whenever skin feels oily or irritated. Follow with your serum and moisturizer.
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.
One ingredient could feed malassezia: Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it 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.
Yes — it contains Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil.
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 cleansing, before serums.
It lists 40 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
Medicube, a brand based in Korea.
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