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MEDICUBE 21% Red Succinic Acid Cleansing Booster Serum
MEDICUBE 21% Red Succinic Acid Cleansing Booster Serum
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MEDICUBE 21% Red Succinic Acid Cleansing Booster Serum
Clear away buildup and refresh congested skin with Medicube 21% Red Succinic Acid Cleansing Booster Serum, a wash-off exfoliating treatment designed to help improve the look of clogged pores, excess oil, blackheads, rough texture, and acne-prone skin. This acne-focused formula helps leave skin looking smoother, clearer, and more radiant after use.
Size: 30 ml / 1.01 fl. oz.
Made with 21% succinic acid, AHA, and BHA, this exfoliating booster helps wash away dead skin cells, excess sebum, and pore buildup while supporting a cleaner, more balanced-looking complexion. Succinic acid helps target blemish-prone skin, while AHA helps smooth rough texture and BHA helps clear pore congestion for skin that looks more refined and refreshed.
This quick wash-off treatment is a great choice for anyone looking for a Korean acne treatment, pore-clearing acid serum, or wash-off exfoliating booster that helps improve the look of blackheads, uneven texture, and oily skin. With continued use, skin can appear cleaner, smoother, and more radiant.
Overview
Medicube 21% Red Succinic Acid Cleansing Booster Serum is a fast-acting wash-off treatment created to help target excess sebum, dead skin buildup, blackheads, and uneven texture in just one minute. Designed for blemish-prone and congested skin, it helps support smoother, clearer-looking skin as part of a targeted pore-care routine.
Study Results
According to the brand's reported clinical test results after one use, this product showed visible improvement in sebum control, dead skin cell buildup, blackheads and whiteheads, pore debris, skin texture, radiance, and hydration retention. Individual results may vary.
Key Benefits
- Helps reduce the look of excess oil and pore buildup
- Helps improve the appearance of blackheads and whiteheads
- Supports smoother-looking skin texture
- Helps boost visible skin radiance
- Quick wash-off treatment for targeted care
- Great for acne-prone and congested-looking skin
How to Use
After cleansing, lightly pat skin dry. Apply 2 drops to the full face or areas of concern, gently massage, leave on for 1 minute, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. When first trying the product, start with once or twice a week and adjust based on your skin's needs. Patch testing is recommended before first use, especially for skin sensitive to acids.
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One Minute, Clearer-Looking Skin
Most exfoliating products ask for patience — weeks of use before you see results. The MEDICUBE 21% Red Succinic Acid Cleansing Booster Serum ($20.50, 30 ml) works differently. Apply two drops, massage, wait one minute, rinse. The combination of succinic acid, AHA, and BHA gets to work on excess sebum, dead skin buildup, and pore congestion in the time it takes to brush your teeth. It's a targeted treatment step, not an everyday serum, and it's one of the most interesting K beauty skincare additions for anyone dealing with stubborn blackheads or oily congestion.
Succinic Acid: The Acid Worth Knowing
Succinic acid is a lesser-known acid compared to glycolic or salicylic, but it works differently in a useful way. It's naturally produced in the body and found in amber, and it's known for being gentler on the skin's surface while still helping with sebum and blemish-prone skin. At 21%, MEDICUBE's formula puts it at a meaningful concentration. Paired with AHA (for surface-level texture) and BHA (for inside the pore), the three acids cover complementary angles in a single step.
How to Work It Into Your Routine
This is a wash-off treatment, not a leave-on serum, so it steps in right after cleansing on the nights you use it. The steps:
- Cleanse with your usual cleanser and lightly pat dry.
- Apply 2 drops to the full face or just the areas you want to target.
- Gently massage and leave on for exactly 1 minute.
- Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
- Continue your routine as normal: toner, serum, moisturizer.
Start once a week. If your skin adjusts well, you can increase to twice a week. On the nights you use the booster, skip other acid-based steps like exfoliating toners or retinoids.
Build a Complete Pore-Care Routine
The booster serum clears the way; your daily routine does the maintenance. After booster nights, follow with the MEDICUBE Red Serum ($20) for ongoing sebum and blemish care, and the MEDICUBE Zero Pore One-day Cream ($25.80) to hydrate without clogging. Every morning, protect treated skin with one of the best Korean sunscreen picks, the MEDICUBE Glow Collagen Sunscreen SPF 50 ($21), since exfoliated skin is more sensitive to UV.
Who Will Love This Booster
- Oily skin with persistent blackheads and clogged-looking pores
- Anyone who wants a targeted weekly exfoliating treatment, not a daily acid
- Blemish-prone skin that needs a deep-cleanse boost between regular washes
- K beauty skincare fans looking for a fast-acting acid treatment
- People who want visible results in a single use
Cleansing Booster Questions, Answered
Is it really just one minute?
Yes. MEDICUBE specifies 1 minute, then rinse. Don't leave it on longer, especially when you're first starting — let your skin adjust to the acids before extending contact time.
Can I use it every day?
No. Start with once a week and increase to a maximum of twice a week based on how your skin responds. Over-exfoliating can irritate the skin barrier.
Can I use it with my regular acid toner?
On booster nights, skip other acid steps. Double-exfoliating in the same session is too much for most skin.
Do I need sunscreen after using this?
Yes. Acids increase UV sensitivity, so daily SPF is essential, especially the day after an acid treatment.
How big is the bottle?
Each bottle holds 30 ml (1.01 fl. oz.). Because you only use 2 drops per session and use it a few times a week, this bottle lasts a long time.
Is this authentic MEDICUBE?
Yes! SayHelloToGlow.com is a Korean skincare website offering authentic Korean skincare brands and Korean beauty products, including MEDICUBE.

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How To Use:
When first trying the product, it is recommended to use it once or twice a week for one minute. The frequency of use can be gradually increased depending on the skin condition.
1. After cleansing, lightly pat your skin dry.
2. Apply 2 drops of product on the entire face or on the areas of concern and leave it for 1 minute. Gently massage onto face with fingers.
3. After 1 minute, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. After cleansing, apply the skincare you normally use to prevent the skin from drying out.
Tip!
21% Red Succinic Acid Cleansing Booster Serum is made with highly concentrated acid. If your skin is sensitive to acids or not accustomed to highly concentrated acid products, perform a patch test on the forearm or behind your ear before using the product.
Easier and faster ways to use it daily:
1. Pour 700ml of lukewarm water in the sink and apply a drop of 21% Red Succinic Acid Cleansing Booster Serum.
2. Wash your face by lightly splashing the water diluted with the product.
Ingredients:
Red Succinic Acid Peel | Water(Aqua) Lactic Acid Alcohol Glycerin Dipropylene Glycol Glycereth-26 Methylpropanediol Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate Tromethamine Butylene Glycol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride 1,2-Hexanediol Fragrance Succinic Acid Hydroxyethylcellulose Coptis Japonica Extract Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Salicylic Acid Ethylhexylglycerin o-Cymen-5-ol Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract Punica Granatum Fruit Extract Panthenol Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Allantoin Indigofera Tinctoria Extract Glycolic Acid Cynanchum Atratum Extract t-Butyl Alcohol Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Xanthan Gum Sorbitan Sesquioleate C12-14 Pareth-12