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Deep Vita C Pad (70 pads)

Medicube

Deep Vita C Pad (70 pads)

  • £23.50
Medicube Deep Vita C Pad is a jar of 70 toner pads soaked in an essence led by sea buckthorn water, with niacinamide and a vitamin C derivative, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid. A PHA and an AHA help lift away dullness for a brighter, more even, glowy look. What it doesNiacinamide and the vitamin C derivative work on dullness and uneven tone. Gluconolactone (a PHA) and lactic acid (an AHA) loosen dull surface cells. Panthenol and hyaluronic acid keep skin comfortable. Why we chose itWe chose it as an easy, pre-measured step for dullness and uneven tone, not as a strong vitamin C treatment: Medicube don't state how much of the vitamin C derivative it contains, and they describe it as Vegan Verified. It does contain essential oils, listed below. Best forDull skin that wants a brighter, glass-skin glowUneven tone and marks left after breakoutsRough-feeling textureNormal, combination or oily skinNot ideal ifYou react to essential oils or fragrance allergens: it contains palmarosa, citronella and litsea oils plus linalool, limonene, geraniol, citronellol and citral. Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum brightens with no essential oilsYou already use a strong acid or retinoid: do not stack them in the same routineKey ingredientsSea buckthorn water: the first ingredient and base of the essenceNiacinamide: evens the look of tone and supports the barrier3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, a vitamin C derivative: radiance (Medicube don't state the amount)Gluconolactone (PHA) and lactic acid (AHA): surface exfoliation for smoother-feeling skinPanthenol and beta-glucan: comfortTexture and finishWell-soaked pads with an embossed side and a smooth side. The watery essence sinks in quickly. Where it goes in your routineAfter cleansing, in place of toner. Sweep the embossed side over the face, avoiding the eyes and lips, then flip and press the smooth side over the skin. You can rest a pad on a dull area for 5 to 10 minutes. Finish with moisturiser and, in the morning, sunscreen such as Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun. Start once a day. What to expectSkin feels fresher from the first swipe. The look of uneven tone improves gradually with steady use and daily sunscreen. Quick facts: 70 pads, 150 g · PHA and AHA · Contains essential oils · AM or PM · Medicube, Korean brand
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  • 70 brightening toner pads with niacinamide
  • PHA and AHA for a smoother, brighter look
  • Embossed side to sweep, smooth side to press
  • Contains essential oils; wear SPF by day
Helps with
DullnessUneven tonePost-blemish marksRough texture
Best for
NormalDryOilyCombination

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Medicube Deep Vita C Pad is a jar of 70 toner pads soaked in an essence led by sea buckthorn water, with niacinamide and a vitamin C derivative, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid. A PHA and an AHA help lift away dullness for a brighter, more even, glowy look.

What it does

Niacinamide and the vitamin C derivative work on dullness and uneven tone. Gluconolactone (a PHA) and lactic acid (an AHA) loosen dull surface cells. Panthenol and hyaluronic acid keep skin comfortable.

Why we chose it

We chose it as an easy, pre-measured step for dullness and uneven tone, not as a strong vitamin C treatment: Medicube don't state how much of the vitamin C derivative it contains, and they describe it as Vegan Verified. It does contain essential oils, listed below.

Best for

  • Dull skin that wants a brighter, glass-skin glow
  • Uneven tone and marks left after breakouts
  • Rough-feeling texture
  • Normal, combination or oily skin

Not ideal if

  • You react to essential oils or fragrance allergens: it contains palmarosa, citronella and litsea oils plus linalool, limonene, geraniol, citronellol and citral. Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum brightens with no essential oils
  • You already use a strong acid or retinoid: do not stack them in the same routine

Key ingredients

  • Sea buckthorn water: the first ingredient and base of the essence
  • Niacinamide: evens the look of tone and supports the barrier
  • 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, a vitamin C derivative: radiance (Medicube don't state the amount)
  • Gluconolactone (PHA) and lactic acid (AHA): surface exfoliation for smoother-feeling skin
  • Panthenol and beta-glucan: comfort

Texture and finish

Well-soaked pads with an embossed side and a smooth side. The watery essence sinks in quickly.

Where it goes in your routine

After cleansing, in place of toner. Sweep the embossed side over the face, avoiding the eyes and lips, then flip and press the smooth side over the skin. You can rest a pad on a dull area for 5 to 10 minutes. Finish with moisturiser and, in the morning, sunscreen such as Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun. Start once a day.

What to expect

Skin feels fresher from the first swipe. The look of uneven tone improves gradually with steady use and daily sunscreen.

Quick facts: 70 pads, 150 g · PHA and AHA · Contains essential oils · AM or PM · Medicube, Korean brand

  • After cleansing, in place of toner, take one pad from the jar.
  • Sweep the embossed side over the face, avoiding the eyes and lips, then flip and press the smooth side over the skin.
  • For a dull area, you can rest a pad there for 5 to 10 minutes, as Medicube suggest.
  • Follow with serum and moisturiser, and sunscreen every morning: the AHA and PHA make daily sun protection more important.
  • Start once a day, and skip it in any routine where you use a retinoid or another exfoliating acid.
  • Patch test first if your skin reacts easily.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Aqua, Methyl Gluceth-20, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Polyglycerin-3, Methyl Gluceth-10, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil, Adenosine, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Lemon Peel Ferment Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Seed Extract, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Glucose, Beta-Glucan, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hesperidin, Ergothioneine, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral

Good to know

  • Contains exfoliating acids: gluconolactone (PHA) and lactic acid (AHA)
  • Contains essential oils (palmarosa, citronella, litsea) and the allergens linalool, limonene, geraniol, citronellol and citral
  • Medicube describe it as Vegan Verified
  • Wear sunscreen daily while using exfoliating pads

How much vitamin C is in these pads?

Medicube don't state the amount. The vitamin C is 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, a vitamin C derivative rather than pure ascorbic acid, alongside niacinamide. We see it as a tone and glow pad, not a concentrated vitamin C treatment.

Do the pads exfoliate?

Yes. They contain gluconolactone (a PHA) and lactic acid (an AHA), and the embossed side adds a little texture. Medicube don't state the acid amounts, so start once a day, don't combine it with other acids or a retinoid in the same routine, and wear sunscreen every morning.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

We don't list it for sensitive skin. It contains palmarosa, citronella and litsea oils, several fragrance allergens and exfoliating acids. If you want brightening without essential oils, Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum is the one we would choose.

Can I use it with a vitamin C serum?

You don't need both. The pads already contain a vitamin C derivative, so choose one vitamin C step rather than layering two.

Is it vegan?

Medicube describe it as Vegan Verified.

UK Delivery

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Dispatch & Delivery Times

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Deep Vita C Pad (70 pads)

£23.50