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Medicube makes the Kojic Acid Turmeric Resurfacing Toner for skin on the face or body that looks dull or uneven in tone, or feels rough.

Key ingredients

• Kojic acid: Medicube uses it for the look of uneven patches.
• Turmeric root extract: rich in antioxidants, according to Medicube.
• Glycolic acid, 3%: an AHA that exfoliates the surface.
• Niacinamide, 5%: vitamin B3.
• Panthenol, ceramide NP and eight forms of hyaluronic acid.

How to use

• After cleansing, squeeze a little through the nozzle onto the skin or into your palm.
• Spread over the face, avoiding the eyes and lips, or over body areas such as elbows and knees.
• Let it absorb, then follow with serum and moisturiser.
• Wear sunscreen during the day.

Good to know

• 250ml bottle with a nozzle tip.
• Medicube notes that the kojic acid can leave a temporary white residue and that the acids may cause mild tingling.
• If your skin reacts strongly, Medicube suggests cutting back to 2 or 3 evenings a week and not combining it with strong exfoliants (BHA, LHA or high-strength AHA), retinoids or high-strength vitamin C.
• Medicube also advises against leaving it on cotton pads as a mask.
• Avoid underarms straight after shaving or waxing, and skip irritated or broken skin.
• Contains lavender and bergamot oils. Patch-test before regular use, and stop if sensitivity continues.