MEDIHEAL Vitamin C Pore Toning Cleanser 120ml
MEDIHEAL Vitamin C Pore Toning Cleanser 120ml carries three separate vitamin c forms on its own ingredient panel, including Ascorbic Acid (0.002 ppb), 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (0.001 ppb), Ascorbyl Glucoside (0.001 ppb).
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- Suited to
- Sensitive skinNormal skinDry skin
- Helps with
- A formula built around BetaineA routine stepA layered Korean routine
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Key benefits
- Three forms of vitamin c on one panel, not a single token inclusion
- Hydrogenated Palm Acid on the same panel, the formula's fatty acid
- Niacinamide on the same panel, the formula's active
- 120 ml to a unit
- Korean GS1 barcode matched against a Korea sourcing supplier's record for this item
Key actives
Ascorbic Acid (0.002 ppb)
Ascorbic Acid is pure vitamin C, the most researched form and also the least stable: it needs a low pH and airtight packaging to stay active. It is an antioxidant used for the look of dullness and uneven tone.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (0.001 ppb)
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a stable vitamin C derivative that skin converts to ascorbic acid. It survives in a formula far better than pure vitamin C and works at a gentler pH, so it suits skin that finds the pure acid uncomfortable.
Ascorbyl Glucoside (0.001 ppb)
Ascorbyl Glucoside is vitamin C bound to glucose, which keeps it stable until enzymes in skin release it. It is a mild, slow-release route to a vitamin C formula.
Hydrogenated Palm Acid
Hydrogenated Palm Acid is the saturated fatty acid fraction of palm oil. It thickens, stiffens a stick, and is often part of the soap base in a cleansing bar.
Niacinamide
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.
Papain
Papain is a protein-cutting enzyme from papaya. Enzyme exfoliants act on protein rather than on the bonds an acid targets, and they need water to work, which is why they suit powder washes.
How to use
- Apply to cleansed skin as directed and follow with the next step of a routine.
What does Betaine do in this skincare formula?
Betaine sits in the middle of the ingredient list, a humectant and comfort ingredient common across Korean bases.
Is Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate also in this formula?
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate sits further down the ingredient list, a lower molecular weight hyaluronate form chosen for how it sits on the skin versus the plain-weight form. It sits alongside Betaine on MEDIHEAL's ingredient list for this product.
How is this skincare formula used in a routine?
Apply to cleansed skin as directed and follow with the next step of a routine. It works as a routine step suited to the format of the product.
Who is this skincare formula suited for?
Sensitive skin, Normal skin are the best fit for this skincare formula. Patch test on the inner arm before first full use, as with any new skincare product.
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Where this unit came from
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How it works
The panel on this cleanser names three forms of vitamin c rather than one: Ascorbic Acid (0.002 ppb), 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (0.001 ppb), Ascorbyl Glucoside (0.001 ppb). Ascorbic Acid is pure vitamin C, the most researched form and also the least stable: it needs a low pH and airtight packaging to stay active. It is an antioxidant used for the look of dullness and uneven tone. On this panel it sits alongside Hydrogenated Palm Acid, Niacinamide and Papain. Hydrogenated Palm Acid is the saturated fatty acid fraction of palm oil. It thickens, stiffens a stick, and is often part of the soap base in a cleansing bar.
Worth knowing
- Patch test on the inner arm before first full use, as with any new skincare product.
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Korean-market original
MEDIHEAL's Vitamin C Pore Toning Cleanser 120ml, sourced for the Korean market.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
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What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Using topical vitamin C can result in less cell damage and better-looking skin.
Melissa Piliang, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of pores in a few ways. By strengthening the skin barrier and improving elasticity, pores appear less noticeable and more even.
Ashlyn YankeAesthetician, Cleveland Clinic
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