medicube Deep Vita C Pad 150g (70 Pads)
medicube Deep Vita C Pad 150g (70 Pads)
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medicube Deep Vita C Pad: Vitamin C in Daily Pad Format
medicube's Deep Vita C Pad is the pad version of vitamin C skincare, delivering a stable form of ascorbic acid or its derivatives in a daily-use sweep-on format. At $44.92 for 70 pads, this is priced in the upper-mid tier for Korean toner pads, with the vitamin C positioning as the main active differentiator.
Vitamin C in pads is a newer category: traditional vitamin C products (serums, ampoules) have stability issues because ascorbic acid oxidizes easily. Pad formulations face the same challenge, and medicube's approach is typically to use more stable vitamin C derivatives (like ascorbyl glucoside or ethyl ascorbic acid) that don't oxidize as quickly. Slightly less potent than pure ascorbic acid but more reliable over the pad jar's shelf life.
What It Does
Vitamin C (as derivative) provides antioxidant protection, brightening, and gradual pigmentation reduction. Niacinamide supports the brightening angle and reduces inflammation. Mild AHA or PHA content provides light surface exfoliation. The pad format combines active delivery with slight mechanical exfoliation from the embossed texture.
Who It's For
- Dull or uneven-toned skin: Primary target.
- Post-inflammatory pigmentation: Gradual fading.
- Sun damage maintenance: Antioxidant protection.
- Users wanting daily vitamin C without a serum: Simpler format.
- Combination skin: Light formulation suitable for most.
Key Specs
- Volume: 150g / 70 pads
- Price: $44.92
- Hero actives: vitamin C derivative, niacinamide, mild AHA/PHA
- Pad format: embossed cotton
- Fragrance: mild citrus
How to Use
After cleansing, swipe one pad across face in outward motions. Use AM for antioxidant protection before SPF (vitamin C is synergistic with sunscreen). Start at 3 to 4 times per week, build to daily if tolerated. Follow with serum, moisturizer, and SPF.
FAQ
Is derivative vitamin C as effective as pure ascorbic acid?
Slightly less potent but more stable. Pure ascorbic acid at 10 to 20% is the gold standard for brightening but oxidizes quickly. Derivatives are gentler with more consistent performance over the jar's shelf life. Both work; derivatives are better suited to pad formats.
Can I use AM and PM?
Yes. Vitamin C in AM is ideal for antioxidant plus SPF synergy. PM use adds repair benefit. If using PM, pair with retinol on alternate nights to avoid over-stacking.
How long until I see brightening?
Surface radiance: 1 to 2 weeks. Pigmentation fading: 6 to 12 weeks of daily use.
Will it sting?
Derivative forms are significantly less tingly than pure ascorbic acid. Most users experience no stinging.
How long does 70 pads last?
Daily use: about 2.5 months.
Related Products
Browse the medicube collection or Korean vitamin C products.
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