# Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

Medicube's Korean-market serum led by Niacinamide, the same formula sold in Korea.

- Brand: Medicube
- Product: Deep Vita A Retinol Serum
- Price: $23.99
- Availability: Out of stock
- Size: 30ml
- Market: Korean market, the version sold in Korea
- Made in: Republic of Korea
- EAN (barcode): 8800289473142
- Category: Serums & Ampoules

## Key benefits

- Five forms of retinol on one panel, not a single token inclusion
- Niacinamide on the same panel, the formula's active
- Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate on the same panel, the formula's active
- 30 ml to a unit
- Korean GS1 barcode matched against a Korea sourcing supplier's record for this item

## How it works

The panel on this serum names five forms of retinol rather than one: Retinal, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinyl Linoleate, Retinyl Retinoate. Retinal is retinaldehyde, a vitamin A derivative one chemical step closer to retinoic acid than retinol is. It is yellow-orange and unstable in light, so products carrying it are usually opaque. On this panel it sits alongside Niacinamide, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate and Allantoin. Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. It is used at roughly 2 to 5 percent for the look of uneven tone and visible pores, and it is water soluble, stable and comfortable beside almost every other active, which is why it turns up in so many lists.

## How to use

1. Use it at night only, after toner and before moisturizer, on skin that is completely dry.
2. Two or three drops for the whole face is the entire dose, kept off the corners of the eyes and mouth.
3. Moisturizer goes over it every time, and sunscreen the next morning without exception.
4. Do not use it with an acid or a second retinoid.

## Ingredients

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Fragrance (Parfum), Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sucrose Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Allantoin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Adenosine, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Retinal, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Retinol, Bakuchiol, Retinyl Palmitate, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ceramide NP, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Retinyl Linoleate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Beta-Glucan, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Silica, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Retinyl Retinoate, Chitosan, Centella Asiatica Extract/Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol

## FAQ

### What does the Deep Vita A Retinol Serum actually contain?

Its ingredient list is led by Niacinamide, with the rest of the formula built to support that active rather than compete with it. We list the ingredients in the order the manufacturer prints them, so the ones near the top of the panel are doing the most work in the formula.

### How do I use the Deep Vita A Retinol Serum?

Use this serum as the treatment step right after toner. To apply, smooth or press onto cleansed, toned skin and follow with moisturizer. Keep it to AM/PM unless the packaging states otherwise, and give the rest of the routine a moment to settle before layering the next step. Give it a full bottle or box before judging the result, since most Korean routines are built for steady use rather than a single application.

### Is the Deep Vita A Retinol Serum the same formula sold in Korea, or a US version?

This Deep Vita A Retinol Serum is the Korean-market formula, not a version reformulated for US shelves. It arrives with its original Korean-market barcode and batch code intact so the formula can be checked against the box on arrival.

### Can I use the Deep Vita A Retinol Serum with other actives in my routine?

Yes, as long as it is used in its own step, the treatment step right after toner, and not layered on top of a product doing the same job. Introduce any new step gradually over the first week or two and keep an eye on how the skin responds before adding a second new active alongside it.

### Who is the Deep Vita A Retinol Serum suited for?

It suits most skin types looking for treatment step right after toner rather than a single acute problem. It comes in a 30ml format. Anyone with a known sensitivity to a specific ingredient should check the full ingredient panel on this page before buying.

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