Medicube Hypochlorous Acid Rice Body Peel Shot vs Skintific AHA BHA PHA Exfoliating Pads

Medicube

Hypochlorous Acid Rice Body Peel Shot

Skintific

AHA BHA PHA Exfoliating Pads

A chemical exfoliant built around Vitamin E and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

A chemical exfoliant built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and exfoliation.

Chemical exfoliant

35 ingredients

28 ingredients

Brand price

USD 28.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

AUD 40.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from South Korea

Brand from Indonesia

At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, Alcohol-free, Silicone-free, Pore-clogger-free, Vegan and Cruelty-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Key Ingredients

Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract

PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
AHA3
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Glycolic acid1
The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.
Glycolic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Glucose, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Polyglutamic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Xylose
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Polyglycerin-10, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

Concerns

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Cetrimonium Methosulfate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol Denat., Tocopherol

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Aroma
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Aroma
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Aroma

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Carbomer
Gel Forming
1 / 0
Quaternium-60
Antistatic
- Animal-derived
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
0 / 0
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
Perfuming
0-1 / —
Cetrimonium Methosulfate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
- Silicones
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
0-1 / —

Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Lactic Acid
Humectant
- AHA
- Lactic acid
- Brightening
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Malic Acid
Buffering
0-1 / —
- Exfoliating
Citric Acid
Buffering
0 / —
- AHA
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
- PHA
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
- Brightening
- Reduces Irritation
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
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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)
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Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
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