Medicube - PDRN Pink Glutathione Capsule Foam Cleanser

Medicube PDRN Pink Glutathione Capsule Foam Cleanser is a creamy daily facial cleanser that transforms into dense microbubbles to remove excess sebum, pore buildup and everyday impurities while helping maintain a comfortable, hydrated skin feel. The formula combines Niacinamide, Glutathione, Sodium DNA, Hydrolyzed Collagen, five Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid derivatives and four peptides to support smoother, brighter and more refined-looking skin. Its signature pink capsule texture makes it particularly suitable for skin concerned with dullness, congestion, rough texture and uneven-looking tone.

Benefits:

• Removes pore buildup: A multi-surfactant cleansing system helps lift away excess oil, daily impurities and accumulated surface residue.
• Supports blackhead & whitehead care: Clinical testing reported an improvement in visible congestion after a single cleanse.
• Helps reduce excess sebum: Effective cleansing leaves oily and combination skin feeling fresher and cleaner.
• Supports brighter-looking skin: Niacinamide and Glutathione complement a routine targeting dullness and uneven-looking tone.
• Provides gentle exfoliating support: Gluconolactone and Glycolic Acid help refine rough surface texture in this rinse-off formula.
• Helps maintain hydration: Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate and Beta-Glucan support moisture during cleansing.
• Supports the skin barrier: Five Ceramides plus Hydrogenated Lecithin provide additional barrier-focused care.
• Contains Sodium DNA: Included as part of Medicube’s PDRN-focused skincare concept.
• Provides collagen conditioning: Hydrolyzed Collagen helps condition the skin surface and maintain a smoother feel.
• Contains four peptides: A peptide complex provides additional skin-conditioning and elasticity-focused care.
• Cream-to-microbubble texture: Creates a dense, skin-hugging lather for comfortable daily cleansing.

Skin Types: Combination • Oily • Normal • Dry skin with appropriate cleansing frequency

Skin Concerns: Excess sebum • Blackheads • Whiteheads • Pore buildup • Dullness • Uneven-looking tone • Rough texture • Dehydration • Post-blemish discoloration
Clinical Results:

• 87.8% reduction in measured pore buildup after 1 use.
• 25.2% improvement in blackhead and whitehead appearance after 1 use.
• 40.9% reduction in excess sebum after 1 use.
• The supplied clinical testing was conducted by the Global Institute of Dermatological Sciences. Individual results may vary.

How to Use:

1. Wet the face and hands with lukewarm water.
2. Dispense an appropriate amount of cleanser into your palms.
3. Add water and work into a rich lather until the capsules disperse.
4. Gently massage the foam over the face, avoiding the immediate eye area.
5. Focus on areas prone to excess sebum and congestion without scrubbing aggressively.
6. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
7. Pat the skin dry and continue with toner, serum and moisturizer.
8. For makeup or water-resistant sunscreen, use a cleansing oil or balm first and follow with this cleanser as the second cleansing step.

Key Ingredients:

• Niacinamide: Helps support the skin barrier while improving the appearance of dullness and uneven-looking tone.
• Glutathione: Provides antioxidant and brightening-focused cosmetic care.
• Sodium DNA: The standardized ingredient associated with the cleanser’s PDRN-focused positioning.
• Salmon Roe Extract: A salmon-derived skin-conditioning ingredient that complements the product’s PDRN concept.
• Hydrolyzed Collagen: Helps moisturize and condition the skin surface for a smoother feel.
• 5 Ceramides: Ceramide NP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AP and Ceramide EOP help support the skin’s moisture barrier.
• Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid & Sodium Hyaluronate: Two Hyaluronic Acid forms that help maintain hydration.
• Gluconolactone: A PHA that provides gentle exfoliating and humectant support.
• Glycolic Acid: An AHA that helps refine accumulated surface cells in this rinse-off formula.
• 4 Peptides: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 provide skin-conditioning support.
• Yeast Beta-Glucan: Helps support hydration and skin comfort.
• Adenosine & Carnosine: Provide additional antioxidant and skin-conditioning care.

Ingredients:

Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-67, Silica, Fragrance, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Disodium EDTA, Cyanocobalamin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Red 226 (CI 73360), Gluconolactone, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Glutathione (0.03 ppm), Akebia Quinata Extract, Salmon Roe Extract, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Propanediol, Sodium DNA (0.003 ppm), Tocopherol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Adenosine, Carnosine, Ceramide AS, Ceramide NS, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Yeast Beta-Glucan, Sodium Hyaluronate

FAQ:

Q: What does Medicube PDRN Pink Glutathione Capsule Foam Cleanser do?
A: It removes excess sebum, pore buildup and daily impurities while helping skin feel hydrated and look smoother, brighter and more refined.

Q: Is it suitable for daily use?
A: Yes. It is designed as a daily rinse-off cleanser, although very dry or sensitive skin may prefer once-daily use depending on tolerance.

Q: What are the pink capsules?
A: They are part of the cleanser’s encapsulated formula and disperse as the product is lathered with water.

Q: Do I need to crush the capsules?
A: No. Simply lather the cleanser with water and allow the capsule material to disperse naturally.

Q: Does it contain PDRN?
A: The formula contains Sodium DNA, which is the standardized ingredient associated with the product’s PDRN positioning.

Q: Is the PDRN salmon-derived?
A: The product is marketed around Salmon DNA PDRN and also contains Salmon Roe Extract. The specific biological source of Sodium DNA itself cannot be identified from the INCI name alone.

Q: How much Sodium DNA does it contain?
A: Sodium DNA is listed at 0.003 ppm, equivalent to approximately 0.0000003%.

Q: Does it contain Salmon Roe Extract?
A: Yes. Salmon Roe Extract is clearly listed.

Q: Is this cleanser vegan?
A: No. Salmon Roe Extract and Hydrolyzed Collagen are present, so the formula should not be described as vegan.

Q: Does it contain Glutathione?
A: Yes. Glutathione is clearly listed.

Q: How much Glutathione does it contain?
A: Glutathione is listed at 0.03 ppm, equivalent to approximately 0.000003%.

Q: What does Glutathione do?
A: It provides antioxidant and brightening-focused cosmetic support for dull and uneven-looking skin.

Q: Does it contain Niacinamide?
A: Yes. Niacinamide is listed relatively high in the formula and supports brighter-looking skin and barrier care.

Q: Can a cleanser help uneven skin tone?
A: A rinse-off cleanser has shorter contact time than a serum, but regular cleansing combined with Niacinamide and brightening ingredients can complement a routine targeting dullness and uneven-looking tone.

Q: Does it contain Collagen?
A: Yes. Hydrolyzed Collagen is clearly listed.

Q: Can Hydrolyzed Collagen rebuild collagen in the skin?
A: No. Topical Hydrolyzed Collagen mainly hydrates and conditions the skin surface rather than replacing natural dermal collagen.

Q: How many Ceramides does it contain?
A: The formula contains five: Ceramide NP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide NS, Ceramide AP and Ceramide EOP.

Q: What do the Ceramides do?
A: They help support the skin’s moisture barrier and complement the cleanser’s hydrating, non-stripping feel.

Q: Does it contain Hyaluronic Acid?
A: Yes. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate are both present.

Q: How many forms of Hyaluronic Acid does it contain?
A: Two clearly named forms: Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate.

Q: Does it contain peptides?
A: Yes. There are four clearly named cosmetic peptides in the supplied INCI.

Q: Which peptides are included?
A: Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5.

Q: Does it contain AHA?
A: Yes. Glycolic Acid is a conventional AHA.

Q: Does it contain PHA?
A: Yes. Gluconolactone is a PHA.

Q: Does it contain BHA or Salicylic Acid?
A: No Salicylic Acid or other clearly identified BHA is listed.

Q: Is the exfoliating effect strong?
A: Because this is a rinse-off cleanser, Glycolic Acid and Gluconolactone have much shorter skin contact than leave-on exfoliants. It is best viewed as a cleanser with mild exfoliating support.

Q: Can it help blackheads?
A: Yes. It helps remove sebum and buildup associated with congestion, and the supplied clinical test reported a 25.2% improvement in blackhead and whitehead appearance after one use.

Q: Can it permanently remove blackheads?
A: No. Blackheads can recur as sebum and dead skin accumulate again.

Q: What did the pore-buildup test show?
A: The supplied clinical testing reported an 87.8% reduction in measured pore buildup after one use.

Q: Does it reduce excess sebum?
A: The supplied testing reported a 40.9% reduction in excess sebum after one use.

Q: Can it permanently shrink pores?
A: No. Removing oil and buildup can make pores look cleaner and less noticeable, but it does not permanently change their anatomical size.

Q: Is it suitable for oily skin?
A: Yes. Its cleansing system and sebum-focused clinical results make it particularly suitable for oily and combination skin.

Q: Is it suitable for combination skin?
A: Yes. It effectively cleanses oilier areas while Glycerin, Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid derivatives provide moisture support.

Q: Is it suitable for dry skin?
A: It can be used by dry skin, but adjust cleansing frequency if the skin begins to feel tight and follow with hydrating skincare.

Q: Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
A: Sensitive skin should introduce it according to tolerance because Fragrance, Glycolic Acid and Gluconolactone are present.

Q: What cleansing agents does it use?
A: The formula includes Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Glucoside and Decyl Glucoside.

Q: Does it contain SLS or SLES?
A: No Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate is listed.

Q: Does it contain soap-based cleansers?
A: No classic soap-based fatty-acid and alkali cleansing system is apparent in the supplied INCI.

Q: Will it leave the skin feeling tight?
A: The formula contains Glycerin, Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid derivatives and Beta-Glucan to support moisture comfort, although individual skin type and cleansing frequency still matter.

Q: Does it contain fragrance?
A: Yes. Fragrance is clearly listed.

Q: Is it fragrance-free?
A: No.

Q: Does it contain artificial color?
A: Yes. Red 226 (CI 73360) is clearly listed.

Q: Why is the cleanser pink?
A: Red 226 (CI 73360) and Cyanocobalamin, also known as Vitamin B12, contribute to the pink appearance.

Q: Does it contain Vitamin B12?
A: Yes. Cyanocobalamin is Vitamin B12.

Q: Does it contain Vitamin E?
A: Yes. Tocopherol is clearly listed.

Q: Does it contain Beta-Glucan?
A: Yes. Yeast Beta-Glucan is included for hydrating and skin-conditioning support.

Q: Can I use it morning and night?
A: Yes, if your skin tolerates twice-daily cleansing. Dry or sensitive skin may prefer once-daily use.

Q: Can I use it with Retinol or Retinal?
A: Yes, but because the cleanser contains Glycolic Acid and PHA, sensitive users should monitor for dryness when combining it with strong retinoids.

Q: Can I use it with AHA or BHA products?
A: Yes, but the cleanser already provides mild exfoliating support. Reduce other exfoliation if dryness or irritation develops.

Q: Can I use it with Vitamin C?
A: Yes. Follow cleansing with your Vitamin C product if your skin tolerates the routine.

Q: Can I use it with Niacinamide serum?
A: Yes. The cleanser already contains Niacinamide, but it is compatible with a leave-on Niacinamide serum.

Q: Can it remove makeup?
A: It may remove light residue, but makeup—especially waterproof or long-wear products—is better removed with a cleansing oil or balm first.

Q: Can it remove sunscreen?
A: It can remove many everyday sunscreens, but heavy or water-resistant sunscreen is better removed with an oil cleanser first.

Q: Is it suitable for double cleansing?
A: Yes. Use it as the second step after an oil cleanser or cleansing balm.

Q: Can it treat acne?
A: It can support clearer-looking skin by removing excess oil and buildup, but it is not a medical acne treatment.

Q: Where can I buy Medicube PDRN skincare in Cyprus?
A: You can find Medicube PDRN Pink Glutathione Capsule Foam Cleanser at Just Cosmetics, together with a curated selection of Medicube and Korean Cosmetics in Cyprus.