MEDICUBE RED TONER 2.0
Ingredients and claims, checked
Last checked September 14, 2026
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What is it like at a glance?
What the ingredients do
Hydration leads, with 4 of 42 ingredients. It also contains Salicylic Acid.
By skin type
- DryNot a fit
- OilyGood fit
- CombinationUse with care
- SensitiveUse with care
Piboo’s rating from user reports.
What is this product?
- What to expect
- This toner is made for calmer, clearer-looking skin.
- Key ingredients
- Niacinamide, Adenosine, Salicylic Acid
- When
- Morning and evening
It has a watery texture.
Who is it for?
Good for
- Oily skin that gets shiny
- Breakout-prone skin
- Dehydrated oily skin
Less suited to
- Skin that reacts to alcohol
- People avoiding fragrance
- Very dry skin that needs a heavy, sealing moisturizer
- People avoiding essential oils
What's good, and what to watch for?
Good points
- Salicylic acid (BHA) smooths away dead skin
Watch-outs
- Pregnancy: check first (Salicylic Acid)
- Contains essential oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil)
- Has fragrance allergens (Limonene, Geraniol)
- Contains drying alcohol
How do you use it?
- Where in your routine
- First step after cleansing, dispensed and patted in
- Pairs well with
- A light gel moisturiser immediately after
- Sunscreen every morning it is used
- Don't combine with
- Another leave-on BHA or a retinoid in the same session
- Use on skin with an active tea tree or fragrance allergen reaction
What is in it?
The full ingredient list as the brand publishes it, in the printed order. Tap a name to read about that ingredient.
This brand publishes its ingredient list in Korean only. Names below are the matching INCI names from the Korean Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary.
Key ingredientWorth a closer look
- Water
- Methylpropanediol
- Alcohol
- Butylene Glycol
- Niacinamide
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Methyl Gluceth-20
- Betaine
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Tromethamine
- Allantoin
- C12-14 Alketh-12
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Adenosine
- Disodium EDTA
- Dimethyl Sulfone
- Salicylic Acid
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
- Colloidal Sulfur
- Zinc PCA
- Pentylene Glycol
- Limonene
- Levulinic Acid
- 4-Terpineol
- Troxerutin
- Propanediol
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
- Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
- Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
- Decyl Glucoside
- Coptis Japonica Extract
- Geraniol
- Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Extract
- Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
- Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract
- Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
- Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
- Hydroxycinnamic Acid
- Rutin
Ingredients with no mark are ones we found nothing notable about, and when marks overlap on one ingredient we show the caution first.
What the claims add up to
- Only partly backed:
- calmer skin · clearer-looking skin
See each claim, checked (3)
Claims, checked
After cleansing, take an appropriate amount, spread it gently according to skin texture, and pat lightly to absorb.
plausible, not tested[medicube Red Trouble Toner 2.0] Temporary redness and skin soothing booster
partly backedmedicube official mall | Red Trouble Toner 2.0 is a refreshing daily toner that cares for excess sebum and troubles at once and quickly soothes sensitive skin.
partly backed
We quote each claim exactly as the brand published it, then check it against the ingredient list and the brand's own documents.
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