Turmeric without the yellow cast. That's the problem this Korean serum from Medicube solves — turmeric is one of the better brightening and calming botanicals, but most formulas leave a tint. This one absorbs clear on every skin tone. Kojic acid and niacinamide work on dark spots and post-acne marks alongside it, with glycolic acid smoothing texture underneath. Visible snowflake micro-capsules burst on contact, releasing squalane and thioctic acid to keep the barrier intact while the actives work. Lightweight and fast-absorbing. Dermatologist tested, vegan. Contains fragrance. 30ml.

• Kojic Acid — one of the most effective brightening actives in K-beauty for fading dark spots, post-acne marks, and uneven patches over time.
• Turmeric Root Extract — antioxidant and calming, and formulated here to absorb without leaving a yellow tint on any skin tone.
• Niacinamide, Second Ingredient — at 5%, refining texture, minimizing pores, and brightening uneven tone through a different route than kojic acid.
• Glycolic Acid — gentle AHA exfoliation that smooths texture and clears the way for the brightening actives.
• Snowflake Micro-Capsules — visible in the bottle and they burst on contact, releasing squalane and thioctic acid exactly when you apply rather than sitting in the formula degrading.
• Squalane — skin-identical hydration that keeps the barrier comfortable while three brightening actives work.
• Thioctic Acid — alpha-lipoic acid, an antioxidant that also helps keep the other actives stable.
• Allantoin + Panthenol — soothe and hydrate, which is what makes daily use possible with acids in the formula.
• Neem, Holy Basil, Red Algae — a calming botanical layer for reactive and breakout-prone skin.
• Adenosine — Korea's approved wrinkle-improvement active, smoothing fine lines alongside the brightening.

Wear SPF every morning. Glycolic acid increases sun sensitivity.

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