{"product_id":"medicube-kojic-acid-turmeric-niacinamide-serum","title":"Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Niacinamide Serum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNiacinamide, turmeric and kojic acid in a light capsule serum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqualane and thioctic acid capsules melt in as you pat it on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle enough for daily use, morning or evening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrightening serums often push one active hard. The Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Niacinamide Serum spreads the work across three at moderate strength: \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/niacinamide\"\u003eniacinamide\u003c\/a\u003e second on the list, turmeric root extract sixth and kojic acid ninth. Fine capsules of squalane and thioctic acid sit in the serum and melt as you pat it in. Medicube formulates in Seoul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNiacinamide leads the formula.\u003c\/strong\u003e Second only to water, it limits the handover of melanin to the skin's surface cells and supports the barrier, which is why the serum suits daily use. Medicube's testing recorded 6% more brightness after two weeks.*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurmeric and kojic acid slow new pigment.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kojic acid inhibits tyrosinase, the enzyme melanin production starts with, and turmeric root extract works on the same pathway by a different route, with a smaller body of research. Turmeric also brings antioxidant activity against daily oxidative stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapsules deliver squalane and thioctic acid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Squalane softens and seals, and thioctic acid, also called alpha-lipoic acid, is an antioxidant. With allantoin and panthenol alongside, Medicube's testing recorded a 12% stronger moisture barrier and 3% less redness after two weeks.*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA lightweight serum dotted with tiny capsules that melt as you pat it in. It absorbs comfortably and leaves skin looking hydrated rather than coated, so it layers cleanly under moisturiser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e All skin types, including dry skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uneven tone, dullness, the look of \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/pigmentation\"\u003epigmentation\u003c\/a\u003e and mild redness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Someone who wants a brightening serum they can use every day without building up to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does this compare with a high-strength kojic acid serum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A single-active serum relies on a high dose of one ingredient. Here kojic acid is ninth on the list, a supporting amount, and the formula leans on niacinamide instead. Results build more slowly, and the trade is a serum comfortable enough for every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the glycolic acid in it an exfoliant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Not at this level. It is the last ingredient on the list, far below the amount that resurfaces skin. For exfoliation, the matching \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/products\/medicube-kojic-acid-turmeric-resurfacing-toner\"\u003eKojic Acid Turmeric Resurfacing Toner\u003c\/a\u003e carries glycolic acid third on its list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: When do I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Daily, after cleansing and toner and before moisturiser. In the morning, sunscreen goes on as the last step of your skincare. It sits comfortably on the same evening as a retinoid once your skin is used to both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTone work rewards consistency more than strength, and a serum easy enough to use every day is the one that gets the chance to show it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sn-claims\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e* Medicube testing by the Global Institute of Dermatological Sciences after two weeks: moisture barrier +11.55%, brightness +5.79%, redness reduced 2.84%. Participant count not published. Results vary between individuals.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/serums\"\u003eserums\u003c\/a\u003e, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/niacinamide\"\u003eniacinamide\u003c\/a\u003e formulas, or explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/collections\/medicube\"\u003eMedicube\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Medicube","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59873220526414,"sku":"MECUS14-SEUP","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/MECUS14-SEUP.png?v=1781890164","url":"https:\/\/skinnomid.com\/en-au\/products\/medicube-kojic-acid-turmeric-niacinamide-serum","provider":"Skin-Nomad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}