medicube Super Cica Pads

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Propanediol
4. Methylpropanediol
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Hydroxyacetophenone
7. Glycerin
8. Panthenol
9. Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate
10. Salicylic Acid
11. Tromethamine
12. Biosaccharide Gum-1
13. Ethylhexylglycerin
14. Glycereth-26
15. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
16. Dipropylene Glycol
17. Disodium EDTA
18. Centella Asiatica Extract
19. Hydroxyethylcellulose
20. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
21. Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
22. Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
23. Centella Asiatica Root Extract
24. Pentylene Glycol
25. Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
26. Bletilla Striata Root Extract
27. Echinacea Purpurea Extract
28. Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
29. Madecassoside
30. Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
31. Hyaluronic Acid
32. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
33. Sodium Hyaluronate
34. Ectoin
35. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
36. Asiatic Acid
37. Asiaticoside
38. Madecassic Acid

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains PEGContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SOLVENT

PropanediolMethylpropanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

ANTIOXIDANT

Hydroxyacetophenone

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

Other ingredients

Glycereth-25 Pca IsostearateSalicylic AcidTromethamineBiosaccharide Gum-1EthylhexylglycerinGlycereth-26Melia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractDipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTACentella Asiatica ExtractHydroxyethylcelluloseMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractPolyglyceryl-10 OleateCentella Asiatica Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica Root ExtractPentylene GlycolBacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractBletilla Striata Root ExtractEchinacea Purpurea ExtractPerilla Ocymoides Leaf ExtractMadecassosideAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateHyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSodium HyaluronateEctoinHouttuynia Cordata ExtractAsiatic AcidAsiaticosideMadecassic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate

Emulsifier and conditioning agent; 1–3% typical, low irritancy and comedogenicity

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for sensitive skin formulations

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract

Centella asiatica extract for repair and soothing; contains asiaticoside, good for barrier

Centella Asiatica Root Extract

Soothing and repairing extract; classic anti-inflammatory, good for sensitive skin

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Ferment filtrate with peptides; moisturizing and conditioning, low molecular weight for absorption.

Bletilla Striata Root Extract

Bletilla root extract, traditional repair/soothing agent; may be viscous at high levels

Echinacea Purpurea Extract

Echinacea herb extract for moisturizing/conditioning; contains chlorogenic acids; check plant origin.

Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract

Perilla leaf extract with rosmarinic acid; conditioning and soothing, use low concentration, avoid acid conflicts.

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Cationic water-soluble polymer; stabilizer and conditioner, test compatibility with anions

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Ectoin

Cosmectin and skin protector, enhances skin tolerance; water-soluble, 0.1–5% common, compatible with most systems

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.

Asiatic Acid

Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Madecassic Acid

Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage

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