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A lightweight serum built around azelaic acid, which the bottle lists at 16%. Medicube describes three jobs for it: smoothing rough texture, cutting back excess sebum and soothing skin that looks stressed. Medicube also lists it for clogged-looking pores and marks left after breakouts.

Key ingredients

• Azelaic acid complex (16%): Medicube includes it for the dead skin cells and sebum that clog pores.
• Niacinamide (vitamin B3): Medicube includes it for uneven-looking tone and the look of dark spots.
• Pantothenic acid and panthenol: Medicube includes them for hydration and to help keep the skin barrier healthy.
• Ceramide NP, centella asiatica extract and squalane: further down the list.

How to use

• After toner, apply a few drops.
• Spread gently over the face, then pat lightly until absorbed.
• Follow with moisturiser.
• Start with once a day and move to twice a day if your skin is comfortable.
• Wear sunscreen during the day.

Good to know

• 30ml dropper bottle.
• Medicube says the high level of azelaic acid can leave a slight white residue. Apply one thin layer at a time and let it absorb before adding more.
• Medicube’s newer packs read “BB Soothing Serum”, so your bottle may carry either name.
• Patch-test before first use and stop if irritation occurs.