A Korean brightening capsule cream from Medicube — red gel packed with tiny red TXA capsules that you pop and mix in your palm before applying. More gel for a lighter feel, more capsules for deeper brightening. The TXA stays sealed in capsules until you use it, so it's at maximum potency every single time. Clinical results from Medicube: 46% more radiance, 41% hydration, and 5.4% tone balance improvement after a single use. Human application tested at 0.00% irritation. Has fragrance (lemongrass). 55g.

• TXA 99% Purity in Capsules — Dark Spots + Acne Scars + Uneven Tone — Tranexamic Acid interrupts the signaling pathway that creates excess melanin — preventing new dark spots from forming while fading existing ones. At 99% purity with no dilution. The capsule format keeps TXA isolated from the gel until the moment you pop and mix, preventing breakdown and delivering fresh active with every use.
• Niacinamide 5% (50,000ppm) — Brighten + Barrier + Pores — in the gel base, working alongside the TXA. Niacinamide blocks melanin transfer through a different pathway than TXA — the two together provide more comprehensive brightening than either alone. Also strengthens the moisture barrier, controls sebum, and minimizes pore appearance.
• Alpha-Arbutin + Glutathione — Extra Brightening Power — Alpha-Arbutin inhibits the enzyme that produces melanin. Glutathione is a master antioxidant that shifts melanin production toward lighter types. Together with TXA and Niacinamide, this cream attacks dark spots and uneven tone from four different angles.
• 5 HA Types + Okra Extract — Lasting Hydration — five molecular weights of Hyaluronic Acid provide all-depth moisture. Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus) is naturally rich in polysaccharide mucilage that soothes and locks in hydration with a film-forming effect. Keeps this brightening cream comfortable and plump all day.
• Ferulic Acid + Bisabolol + Vitamin B12 — Antioxidant + Calm — Ferulic Acid boosts the stability and effectiveness of other actives. Bisabolol (chamomile-derived) soothes and supports barrier recovery. Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) contributes the signature red color and has brightening and cell-repair properties.
• Ceramide NP + Panthenol — Barrier Support — Ceramide NP replenishes barrier lipids. Panthenol draws moisture in and soothes. Together they ensure this potent brightening cream doesn't compromise the skin barrier — safe for daily use even on sensitive skin.

Place a small amount of gel on the back of your hand and add 1–3 red capsules. Mix until fully dissolved. Apply evenly over face and neck. Use morning and evening. For sensitive skin, start every other day. Always apply SPF in the morning when using brightening actives. Has fragrance. 55g.

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