Medicube
Azelaic Acid 16 Calming SerumA serum built around Azelaic acid and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A serum built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 26.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 550.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Squalane
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Squalane
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Azelaic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cholesterol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Zinc PCA
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Niacinamide, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C18-22 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxypropyl Guar, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Fragrance
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- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract →Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Centella Asiatica Extract is centella (cica).
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract →
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