Medicube - Kojic Acid Turmeric Peel Shot (80ml)

Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Peel Shot is a rinse-off exfoliating serum designed to improve the appearance of clogged pores, rough texture, post-blemish marks and uneven-looking skin tone. The formula combines Kojic Acid and Turmeric Root Extract with Salicylic Acid (BHA), Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA) and Gluconolactone (PHA) to remove accumulated surface cells and excess sebum while supporting clearer, smoother-looking skin. Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica and Hyaluronic Acid provide additional hydration and barrier-supporting care alongside the exfoliating system.

Benefits:

• Provides multi-acid exfoliation: BHA, LHA and PHA work together to help remove accumulated surface cells, excess sebum and pore buildup.
• Helps clear congested-looking pores: Salicylic Acid and Capryloyl Salicylic Acid support blackhead, whitehead and excess-oil care.
• Improves rough texture: Chemical exfoliants, Protease and Lipase help refine uneven, buildup-prone skin for a smoother appearance.
• Targets uneven-looking tone: Kojic Acid, Niacinamide and Ascorbic Acid support brighter-looking skin and help reduce the appearance of post-blemish discoloration.
• Provides antioxidant care: Turmeric Root Extract and Tocopherol help protect against oxidative stress while supporting a healthier-looking complexion.
• Helps pores appear more refined: Removing excess buildup and improving surface texture can make visible pores appear less noticeable.
• Supports the moisture barrier: Ceramide NP and Panthenol help maintain skin comfort following exfoliation.
• Provides soothing care: Allantoin, Centella Asiatica and Tea Tree-derived ingredients support stressed-looking skin.
• Maintains hydration: Sodium Hyaluronate and Hyaluronic Acid help attract moisture to the skin surface.
• Suitable for face and targeted body areas: Can also be used carefully on rough or uneven-looking areas such as elbows, knees, back and underarms.
• Non-comedogenic positioning: According to the supplied product information, the formula has undergone non-comedogenic testing.

Skin Types: Combination • Oily • Normal • Dry skin with appropriate exfoliation tolerance • Sensitive skin introduced gradually

Skin Concerns: Blackheads • Whiteheads • Excess sebum • Dead-skin buildup • Enlarged-looking pores • Rough texture • Dullness • Post-blemish marks • Uneven-looking tone • Dark spots • Congested-looking skin
Clinical Results:

• 75.06% reduction in measured pore impurities after 1 use according to the supplied clinical testing.
• 14.95% reduction in the appearance of blackheads and whiteheads after 1 use.
• 15.26% reduction in uneven-looking skin tone and dark-patch appearance after 2 weeks.
• 1.20% improvement in measured skin radiance after 2 weeks.
• The supplied testing was conducted by the Global Institute of Dermatological Sciences. Individual results may vary.
• These results describe cosmetic improvements in skin appearance and surface condition and should not be interpreted as permanent changes to pore structure or treatment of a medical pigmentation disorder.

How to Use:

1. Cleanse the skin and pat completely dry.
2. Dispense an appropriate amount with the dropper.
3. Apply over the face or targeted area, avoiding the immediate eye and lip areas.
4. Massage gently without aggressive rubbing.
5. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
6. Follow with a soothing hydrating serum and moisturizer.
7. If you are new to exfoliating acids or have sensitive skin, begin approximately 1–2 times per week.
8. Increase frequency only if the skin remains comfortable and shows no persistent dryness or irritation.
9. Avoid applying to broken, sunburned, freshly shaved, waxed or significantly irritated skin.
10. Avoid combining with another strong exfoliating peel in the same routine.
11. If using Retinol or Retinal, alternate routines if combining them causes dryness, burning or irritation.
12. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning and reapply appropriately during sun exposure.

Key Ingredients:

• Kojic Acid: Listed at 300 ppm, equivalent to 0.03%, and helps improve the appearance of dullness, post-blemish marks and uneven-looking pigmentation.
• Turmeric Root Extract: Listed at 500 ppm, equivalent to 0.05%, and provides antioxidant and soothing skin-conditioning care.
• Salicylic Acid: A BHA that helps loosen excess sebum and dead-skin buildup associated with clogged-looking pores and blackheads.
• Capryloyl Salicylic Acid: An LHA that provides gradual lipophilic exfoliation to help refine rough texture and congested-looking pores.
• Gluconolactone: A PHA that gently exfoliates while also providing humectant support.
• Niacinamide: Helps support the skin barrier and improve the appearance of dullness and uneven tone.
• Ascorbic Acid: Pure Vitamin C that provides antioxidant and brightening-focused support.
• Ceramide NP: Helps support the skin’s natural moisture barrier.
• Panthenol: Helps moisturize and soothe the skin.
• Allantoin: Provides soothing and skin-conditioning care.
• Sodium Hyaluronate & Hyaluronic Acid: Two forms of Hyaluronic Acid that help maintain surface hydration.
• Centella Asiatica Extract: Helps support comfort and calmer-looking skin.
• Protease & Lipase: Enzymes that complement the formula’s surface-cleansing and exfoliating system.

Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Dipropylene Glycol, Cellulose, Tripropylene Glycol, Steartrimonium Methosulfate, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Quaternium-60, Propylene Glycol, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract (500 ppm), Butylene Glycol, Kojic Acid (300 ppm), Xanthan Gum, Coptis Japonica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Cyanocobalamin, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Ascorbic Acid, Allantoin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Lipase, Protease

FAQ:

Q: What does Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Peel Shot do?
A: It is a rinse-off exfoliating treatment designed to improve clogged-looking pores, excess sebum, blackheads, rough texture, dullness and uneven-looking tone.

Q: Is this a chemical exfoliant?
A: Yes. The formula contains Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid and Gluconolactone, providing BHA, LHA and PHA exfoliation.

Q: Does it contain AHA?
A: No conventional AHA such as Glycolic Acid or Lactic Acid is listed in the supplied INCI.

Q: Does it contain BHA?
A: Yes. Salicylic Acid is clearly listed.

Q: Does it contain LHA?
A: Yes. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid is the LHA ingredient in the formula.

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

Q: What is the difference between BHA and LHA in this formula?
A: Salicylic Acid is a classic oil-soluble BHA used for pore and sebum care, while Capryloyl Salicylic Acid is a lipophilic Salicylic Acid derivative that provides more gradual surface exfoliation.

Q: What does PHA do?
A: Gluconolactone helps gently loosen accumulated surface cells while also providing moisture-binding benefits.

Q: Does it contain Kojic Acid?
A: Yes. Kojic Acid is directly listed at 300 ppm.

Q: What percentage of Kojic Acid does it contain?
A: 300 ppm is equivalent to approximately 0.03% Kojic Acid.

Q: What does Kojic Acid do?
A: Kojic Acid is used in cosmetic skincare to help improve the appearance of uneven pigmentation, post-blemish marks and dullness.

Q: Does it contain Turmeric?
A: Yes. Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract is listed at 500 ppm.

Q: What percentage of Turmeric Extract does it contain?
A: 500 ppm is equivalent to approximately 0.05%.

Q: What does Turmeric do for the skin?
A: Turmeric Root Extract provides antioxidant and soothing cosmetic care and supports a brighter, healthier-looking complexion.

Q: Can it help dark spots?
A: Yes. Kojic Acid, Niacinamide and Ascorbic Acid can help improve the appearance of post-blemish marks and uneven-looking pigmentation over time.

Q: Can it treat melasma?
A: No. It can help improve the cosmetic appearance of uneven pigmentation, but melasma is a complex pigment condition that may require professional dermatological management.

Q: Can it remove dark spots permanently?
A: No. Pigmentation can recur, particularly with ongoing sun exposure. Consistent sunscreen use is essential when targeting uneven tone.

Q: Can it help post-acne marks?
A: Yes. The brightening and exfoliating ingredients can help flat post-blemish discoloration fade more evenly over time.

Q: Can it remove acne scars?
A: It may improve superficial discoloration, but it cannot remove indented or raised structural acne scars.

Q: Can it help blackheads?
A: Yes. Salicylic Acid and LHA help loosen excess sebum and dead-skin buildup associated with blackhead formation.

Q: Can it help whiteheads?
A: Yes. The multi-acid system can help reduce surface buildup and congestion associated with whitehead appearance.

Q: What did the clinical testing show for blackheads and whiteheads?
A: The supplied testing reports a 14.95% reduction in their appearance after one use.

Q: Does it clean pores?
A: It can help remove excess sebum and accumulated surface material from congested-looking pores. The supplied testing reported a 75.06% reduction in measured pore impurities after one use.

Q: Can it permanently shrink pores?
A: No. Pores cannot be permanently reduced in anatomical size, but removing buildup and improving skin texture can make them appear smaller.

Q: Does it exfoliate dead skin cells?
A: Yes. BHA, LHA, PHA and the enzyme ingredients Protease and Lipase support exfoliation and surface refinement.

Q: Does it contain enzymes?
A: Yes. Protease and Lipase are both listed near the end of the supplied INCI.

Q: What does Protease do?
A: Protease can help loosen protein-based surface buildup, supporting smoother-feeling skin.

Q: What does Lipase do?
A: Lipase is an enzyme that acts on lipids and complements the formula’s impurity- and buildup-focused cleansing system.

Q: Does the product form little rolls when massaged?
A: The cellulose and polymer-based formula may form gommage-like rolls during massage. These rolls contain product material mixed with loosened surface buildup.

Q: Are all the visible rolls dead skin?
A: No. A significant portion can come from the formula itself, so the visible material should not be interpreted as being entirely dead skin.

Q: Do I leave the Peel Shot on overnight?
A: No. It is a rinse-off treatment. Massage gently and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Q: How often should I use it?
A: A cautious starting point is approximately 1–2 times per week, particularly if your skin is sensitive or new to acids.

Q: Can I use it every day?
A: Daily use is usually unnecessary for a multi-acid peel. Increase frequency only if your skin tolerates it without persistent dryness, burning or irritation.

Q: Should I use it on dry skin?
A: Yes. Apply after cleansing once the skin is completely dry.

Q: Should I wash it off?
A: Yes. Massage gently, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Q: Does it contain Niacinamide?
A: Yes. Niacinamide is clearly listed and helps support the moisture barrier and improve uneven-looking tone.

Q: Does it contain Vitamin C?
A: Yes. Ascorbic Acid, the pure form of Vitamin C, is listed.

Q: Does it contain Ceramides?
A: Yes. Ceramide NP is included to support the skin’s moisture barrier.

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

Q: How many forms of Hyaluronic Acid does it contain?
A: The supplied INCI contains two clearly named forms: Sodium Hyaluronate and Hyaluronic Acid.

Q: Does it contain Panthenol?
A: Yes. Panthenol helps moisturize and soothe the skin.

Q: Does it contain Allantoin?
A: Yes. Allantoin provides additional soothing and conditioning support.

Q: Does it contain Centella Asiatica?
A: Yes. Centella Asiatica Extract is clearly listed.

Q: Does it contain Tea Tree?
A: Yes. The formula contains Tea Tree Leaf Water and Tea Tree Extract.

Q: Is Tea Tree Oil present?
A: No Tea Tree Leaf Oil is listed. The Tea Tree ingredients appear as Leaf Water and Extract.

Q: Is it fragrance-free?
A: No Fragrance or Parfum is listed, but the formula contains several aromatic essential oils, so it should not be described as fragrance-free.

Q: Which essential oils does it contain?
A: Orange Flower Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Bergamot Fruit Oil and Spearmint Leaf Oil are clearly listed.

Q: Does it contain Bergamot Oil?
A: Yes. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil is present.

Q: Does it contain Grapefruit Oil?
A: Yes. Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil is listed.

Q: Does it contain Spearmint Oil?
A: Yes. Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil is present.

Q: Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
A: The supplied product information describes the formula as low-irritation tested, but it contains BHA, LHA, PHA, Kojic Acid, Ascorbic Acid and several essential oils. Sensitive users should patch test and introduce it gradually.

Q: Is it suitable for oily skin?
A: Yes. Salicylic Acid, LHA and the overall pore-focused formula make it particularly relevant for oily and congested-looking skin.

Q: Is it suitable for combination skin?
A: Yes. Combination skin can focus application on areas with excess sebum, blackheads or rough texture.

Q: Is it suitable for dry skin?
A: It can be used cautiously on dry skin, but lower frequency and a good moisturizer afterward are recommended.

Q: Is it suitable for acne-prone skin?
A: It may suit acne-prone skin concerned with congestion and excess oil, and the supplied information states that the formula has undergone non-comedogenic testing. It is not a medical acne treatment.

Q: Is it non-comedogenic?
A: According to the supplied product information, the formula has undergone non-comedogenic testing.

Q: Can I use it on active pimples?
A: Avoid aggressive rubbing directly over inflamed, open or painful blemishes. Apply only to intact skin.

Q: Can I use it with Retinol or Retinal?
A: It is preferable to alternate this multi-acid peel with Retinol or Retinal, particularly if you are sensitive or new to active skincare.

Q: Can I use it with another AHA or BHA product?
A: The Peel Shot already contains multiple exfoliating acids, so additional acid exfoliation in the same routine is usually unnecessary and may increase irritation.

Q: Can I use it with Vitamin C?
A: The formula already contains Ascorbic Acid. Adding another strong acidic Vitamin C treatment in the same routine may be excessive for sensitive skin.

Q: Can I use it with Niacinamide?
A: Yes. Niacinamide is already included, and a gentle hydrating Niacinamide product can generally be used afterward if needed.

Q: Can I use it with Medicube Booster Pro or Booster Pro X2?
A: Do not use a device directly over the Peel Shot. Rinse the exfoliating treatment away completely first, then proceed with suitable skincare and follow the device instructions.

Q: Can I use it after microneedling, laser or a professional peel?
A: No. Wait until the skin has fully recovered and follow your professional aftercare instructions before restarting exfoliating products.

Q: Can I use it after shaving or waxing?
A: Avoid immediate use because exfoliating acids and essential oils can sting freshly treated skin. Wait until the area has settled.

Q: Can I use it on the body?
A: Yes. The supplied product information recommends it for areas with rough texture, buildup or uneven-looking tone, including elbows, knees, back and underarms.

Q: Can I use it on the underarms?
A: Yes, cautiously, but avoid use immediately after shaving or waxing and discontinue if persistent stinging or irritation occurs.

Q: Can I use it on elbows and knees?
A: Yes. These thicker areas can be treated to help smooth dead-skin buildup and uneven-looking texture.

Q: Can I use it on my back?
A: Yes. It may help improve rough, congested-looking back skin and post-blemish discoloration.

Q: Do I need moisturizer after using it?
A: Yes. Following with a simple hydrating moisturizer helps maintain comfort and support the skin barrier.

Q: Do I need sunscreen while using it?
A: Yes. Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen is essential, especially when using Kojic Acid and exfoliating acids to target uneven tone.

Q: What happens if the product burns strongly?
A: Rinse it off immediately. Mild temporary sensation can occur with acids, but persistent burning, significant redness, swelling or pain indicates irritation rather than better performance.

Q: Where can I buy Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Peel Shot in Cyprus?
A: You can find Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Peel Shot at Just Cosmetics, together with a curated selection of Medicube and Korean Cosmetics in Cyprus.