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Medicube makes the Kojic Acid Turmeric Niacinamide Serum for skin that looks dull or uneven in tone, or tends to show dark spots. The lightweight liquid carries small snowflake-like capsules that melt as you spread the serum, so there is no need to break them. Medicube lists it for combination, dry, oily and sensitive skin, and says it can be used morning and evening.

Key ingredients

• Niacinamide (vitamin B3, 5% on the label): Medicube pairs it with vitamin E for skin texture, tone and the moisture barrier.
• Kojic acid and turmeric root extract: the label lists the pair at 1%. Medicube includes kojic acid for the look of dark spots and turmeric to calm stressed, uneven-looking skin.
• Squalane and thioctic acid: held inside the capsules.

How to use

• After cleansing and toner, apply a few drops to the face.
• Spread it out, then pat until it has sunk in.
• Follow with moisturiser, and finish with sunscreen in the morning.

Good to know

• 30ml bottle with a dropper.
• No fragrance (parfum) appears in the ingredient list. The formula does contain glycolic acid and hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) wood oil.
• Patch-test on a small area before first use, keep it away from the eyes and stop using it if irritation develops.