Medicube Red Red Acid Serum

Acne control
Reduces active pimples
Helps prevent new breakouts
Clears pore congestion
✔ Blackhead & pore care
Dissolves oil buildup inside pores
Helps smooth nose/cheek texture
✔ Redness reduction
Soothes inflamed, irritated acne
Helps calm post-acne redness
✔ Oil balancing
Controls excess sebum (shine)
Helps skin feel less greasy over time
✔ Texture improvement
Gradually smooths rough, uneven skin
⚠️ Possible downsides
Contains multiple actives (BHA + sulfur + plant oils) → can be irritating if overused
Some versions include alcohol or fragrance components
Not ideal for:
very dry skin
damaged skin barrier
rosacea-prone skin
🧴 How to use
Cleanse face
Apply toner (optional, gentle one)
Apply 2–3 drops of serum
Spread evenly (avoid eye/lip area)
Follow with moisturizer
⏱ Frequency
Beginners: 2–3 times per week
Oily/acne-prone skin: can build up to daily if tolerated
🚫 Don’t mix with

Avoid using in the same routine with:

retinoids (adapalene, tretinoin)
other strong exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA toners, peeling pads)
strong vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
💡 Simple summary

This is a:
👉 treatment serum for acne + clogged pores + oil control, with added soothing ingredients to reduce irritation

If you want, I can map out a full routine using:

your peeling pads
this serum
the Medicube Red Cream

so you don’t accidentally over-exfoliate your skin.

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Acne-fighting / exfoliating actives
Salicylic Acid (BHA) – unclogs pores, reduces blackheads & breakouts
Willow Bark Extract – natural BHA-like exfoliation
Colloidal Sulfur (in some versions) – helps reduce acne-causing bacteria and oil
💧 Soothing & calming agents
Centella Asiatica Extract – reduces redness and supports healing
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (licorice derivative) – calms irritation
Portulaca Oleracea Extract – anti-inflammatory and soothing
Green tea extract – antioxidant + calming support
🌿 Oil control + antibacterial plant extracts
Tea tree leaf oil
Magnolia bark extract
Houttuynia / herbal plant blends (varies by version)

Acne control
Reduces active pimples
Helps prevent new breakouts
Clears pore congestion
✔ Blackhead & pore care
Dissolves oil buildup inside pores
Helps smooth nose/cheek texture
✔ Redness reduction
Soothes inflamed, irritated acne
Helps calm post-acne rednessOil balancing
Controls excess sebum (shine)
Helps skin feel less greasy over time
✔ Texture improvement
Gradually smooths rough, uneven skin