MEDICUBE Deep Vita C Capsule Cream (55g)

The cream contains tiny Vitamin C capsules suspended in a gel base. Each capsule is wrapped in a liposome coating, which keeps the actives stable until they reach deeper skin layers. When you massage the cream in, the capsules burst and release:

• 50% Hippophae Rhamnoides (sea buckthorn) water
• Pure Vitamin C plus five Vitamin C derivatives
• 5% Niacinamide

This helps reduce excess melanin production (which causes dark spots and uneven tone), supports collagen for smoother texture, and soothes the skin barrier. In MEDICUBE's clinical tests, freckle area reduced by 12.9% after 7 days and tone uniformity improved by 18.2% after 4 weeks.

It contains a mix of Vitamin C actives alongside other brightening ingredients:

• Vitamin C and 5 Vitamin C derivatives
• Hippophae Rhamnoides (Vitamin Tree) Water, a natural source of Vitamin C
• Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
• Alpha Arbutin
• Alpha Bisabolol
• Ferulic Acid
• Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

It works alongside the Vitamin C complex to give you a few things:

• Extra moisture to keep skin feeling supple
• Antioxidant protection that supports the brightening effect of the Vitamin C
• Helps reinforce the skin barrier for overall skin health

This isn't officially claimed as non-comedogenic, so we can't confirm it. That said, if you have acne-prone or congestion-prone skin, a patch test over 5 to 7 days before fully incorporating it into your routine is always a good shout.

It's a moist, gel-cream texture with visible vitamin C capsules that melt on application. The finish is lightly glossy and dewy rather than matte, so it's a good pick if you're after that glass-skin look. It does have a slightly oily feel, so those with very oily skin may want to use it sparingly.

Each capsule is packed with brightening and antioxidant ingredients:

• Sea Buckthorn Water (50%): naturally rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, helps brighten and soothe
• Niacinamide (5%): evens skin tone, fades dark spots, and supports the skin barrier
• Pure Vitamin C + 5 Vitamin C derivatives: help with pigmentation, boost collagen, and improve firmness
• Suspended gel with Vitamin E, Alpha Arbutin, Bisabolol, and Ferulic Acid: adds extra brightening, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory support

Yes, it has a hypoallergenic formula and is designed to be suitable for sensitive skin. That said, if your skin is particularly reactive or you're new to Vitamin C, a patch test is worth doing first, as this is a potent brightening formula.

It uses a combination of brightening ingredients that work to slow down excess melanin production and fade existing discolouration over time:

• Vitamin C (plus 5 derivatives), 5% Niacinamide, Alpha Arbutin, Ferulic Acid, Bisabolol, and Hippophae Rhamnoides Water all support a more even tone
• The Vitamin C is encapsulated in liposomes, keeping it stable and allowing it to release deeper in the skin for better results on stubborn spots

In MEDICUBE's own clinical tests, it reduced freckle area by 12.9% after 7 days and improved overall blemish uniformity by 18.2% after 4 weeks. Consistent daily use is what gets you there.