Medicube
Red Acne Succinic Acid Serum
A hydrating serum by Medicube — featuring Niacinamide (reduces redness) and Adenosine (helps smooth fine lines).
51 of 51 ingredients identified
Informational only — check the packaging and a professional for advice.
Actives combined with exfoliation
This formula pairs active ingredients with exfoliation. Introduce gradually and watch for sensitivity.
Barrier-support ingredients present
Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine help reinforce the skin barrier.
Contains fragrance
Fragrance is a common trigger for sensitivity and irritation in reactive skin.
Category breakdown
Other · 10Humectant · 7Emollient · 7Antioxidant · 7Surfactant · 5Solvent / vehicle · 4Soothing · 4Active · 3Barrier support · 2Exfoliant · 1Fragrance · 1
Relationships
Works well together
Glycerin + Ceramide NPHydroxyacetophenone + TocopherolHydroxyacetophenone + NiacinamideAdenosine + NiacinamideCeramide NP + NiacinamideMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract + TocopherolMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract + NiacinamideBeta-Glucan + NiacinamideHibiscus Esculentus Extract + Glycerin
Full ingredient breakdown
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A polyethoxylated glycerin derivative (26 ethylene oxide units) that provides humectant hydration and improves texture.
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A versatile vitamin B3 derivative with multiple benefits.
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A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
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Pro-vitamin B5 that soothes and hydrates.
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A naturally occurring amino acid that acts as a humectant and supports the skin's own moisture-retention system.
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A gentle humectant derived from sugar beets.
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A multifunctional antioxidant that calms skin and enhances the performance of preservative systems.
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An oil-soluble BHA that exfoliates inside the pore.
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Neem leaf extract, traditionally used to calm and condition blemish-prone skin.
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Neem flower extract used to soothe and condition the skin.
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A gentle soothing and skin-conditioning agent.
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An extract of turmeric root rich in curcumin, offering antioxidant and soothing benefits.
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A nucleoside used at low concentrations to help smooth the look of fine lines; a common K-beauty anti-aging active.
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An extract of holy basil (tulsi) leaves rich in antioxidant and soothing compounds.
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An extract derived from rice fermented with Monascus fungi (red yeast rice), rich in natural pigments, amino acids, and antioxidant compounds used to brighten and protect skin.
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A mineral-rich red algae extract used to hydrate and condition the skin.
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A skin-identical lipid that rebuilds the barrier.
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Vitamin E; a lipid-soluble antioxidant that also conditions skin.
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A precursor lipid that supports barrier function and has soothing properties.
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Extract of noni fruit, rich in vitamins and polyphenols; the 'energizing' antioxidant hero of many K-beauty ampoules.
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A polysaccharide humectant that hydrates and calms; often compared to hyaluronic acid.
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An extract from the fruit of Momordica charantia (bitter melon) containing charantin, polyphenols, and vitamins C and E, providing antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.
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Extract from okra (Hibiscus esculentus / Abelmoschus esculentus) fruit. High in mucilaginous polysaccharides that create a moisturizing, film-forming effect on skin. Used for hydration and a plumping skin feel.
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An extract from the root of Lithospermum erythrorhizon (red-root gromwell / zi cao), a plant used in traditional East Asian medicine, distinct from the Lithospermum officinale root extract in the KB; rich in shikonin naphthoquinones providing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and natural colorant properties.