These pore pads have two textures: a soft side that hydrates the skin and a more textured side to exfoliate the skin, remove dead skin cells and reduce the appearance of large pores, according to the brand. They have alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) derived from fruit complexes and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) which have anti-inflammatory properties that help remove excess sebum and smooth skin. Each container comes with 70 pads and you can also get the pads with different formulas, like vitamin C and exosome pads.
This jelly cream initially has a pink tint, but dries down to a transparent finish once it absorbs. It includes hydrolyzed collagen, which skin better absorbs than other forms, to help hydrate your skin and keep it looking firm and plump, according to the brand. The moisturizer’s squalane helps maintain moisture levels in skin, while niacinamide works to address uneven skin tone.
NBC Select editorial projects manager Rebecca Rodriguez, whose rosacea and eczema make her cautious when it comes to trying new products, says she’s had no reactions to this cream, and that a little goes a long way.
Exosomes are organic vesicles released by cells, including skin cells, that carry protein and lipids, and in turn dictate how cells should behave. For example, think of them as messenger cells — for skin cells, they deliver instructions to help calm inflammation, repair damaged tissue and increase collagen and elastin production, according to experts we spoke to during previous reporting on the ingredient.
This exosome “shot” from Medicube helps reduce the appearance of pores, enhance the skin barrier and smooth skin texture, which is why the brand also calls it a form of “liquid microneedling.” The brand recommends applying the product after cleansing and before putting on moisturizer.
Collagen masks are becoming increasingly popular, and this one from Medicube is enhanced by polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN), a chemical derived from salmon DNA that evens skin tone and strengthens the skin barrier, according to Medicube. The mask starts pink and turns clear after a few hours once the ingredients absorb into the skin.
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