Medicube
Collagen Glow Bubble SerumArencia
Deep Water Surge SerumA serum built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
The brand gives no description.
Brand price
USD 24.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 23.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Benefits

Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Collagen, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Soluble Collagen
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Soluble Collagen Crosspolymer
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tripeptide-1, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Panthenol, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.

Concerns

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Potassium Myristoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Laurate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceramide NP, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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 →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Glycereth-26
Humectant, Viscosity Controlling
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
Learn more about Glycereth-26 →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Colorant, Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Gardenia florida. The accepted scientific name for Gardenia florida is Gardenia jasminoides.
Learn more about Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract →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 →
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