MediCube · Deep Vita C Pad · 150 ml

Dual-sided vitamin C toner pads soaked in a deep yellow essence that takes its colour from sea buckthorn extract rather than a dye. One side is embossed and lifts away loosened dead skin, the other is smooth and leaves moisture and radiance behind. The 150 g jar holds 70 pads and is aimed at tired, uneven skin with acne marks and rough texture.

The base is sea buckthorn water at 500,000 ppm — a source of vitamins C, E and K — built on with 1,000 ppm 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, a stable vitamin C derivative, and 2% niacinamide to even out tone and support the barrier. The exfoliation is gentle: gluconolactone (PHA) and lactic acid (AHA) loosen the bonds between dead cells instead of scrubbing them off. Panthenol, allantoin, beta-glucan, sodium hyaluronate and adenosine put moisture back and calm the skin after the sweep, while tocopherol, ubiquinone and peptides round out the care.

With regular use skin feels smoother to the touch, tone reads more even and brighter, and post-acne marks fade faster. The formula is EVE VEGAN certified and has passed a non-comedogenic test, but it does contain essential oils (palmarosa, citronella, litsea) and the fragrance components geraniol, citronellol and linalool — it is not the first pick for highly reactive skin.