Medicube Deep Vita C Capsule Cream 55g

This is a dual-texture cream from the Korean brand Medicube: it contains vitamin C “capsules” suspended in a transparent gel/cream base. The “capsules” help stabilise the vitamin C so it retains potency until application. The gel component is infused with antioxidants and supportive ingredients (e.g., ferulic acid, vitamin E) to provide brightening, glow, and skin barrier care with minimal irritation.

How to Use

After cleansing and toning (and any serum step you use), take a moderate amount of the cream.

The unique feature: you can adjust the ratio between the transparent gel base and the capsule part depending on your skin’s needs:

• • For oily skin: more gel relative to capsules. 
  • For drier/sensitive skin: more capsule part for richer hydration.
  • Application:
  • Mix the components (gel + capsules) as above, then apply to the face and neck. 
  • It is suitable for morning and evening use. 

Important day-use note: Because this product uses brightening and antioxidant actives (vitamin C etc), it’s critical on mornings to follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect the skin and support the brightening effect.

Use for a sustained period (several weeks) to start seeing tone, texture, radiance improvements (see “benefits” section).

What Skin Is It Suitable For?

The manufacturer and reviews claim it is suitable for all skin types, including combination, oily, dry, sensitive skin. 

Especially useful for skin concerns such as:

• • Dullness, lack of radiance
  • Uneven skin tone, dark spots/hyper-pigmentation
  • Early signs of ageing (fine lines, texture)
  • Skin barrier weakness / needing some hydration + protective antioxidants
  • Because you can adjust the ratio gel: capsule, it offers a somewhat customizable texture (lighter for oily, richer for dry).
  • If you have very sensitive skin or are using multiple strong active products (e.g., strong acids, retinoids), it’s still suitable (claims “low irritation”) but as with any active, patch test first and monitor for signs of irritation.
  • If you prefer extremely matte, ultra-minimalist feel, note this product does provide a “glow” finish rather than ultra-mattified — so check how your skin feels after applying.

How Long to Use / Day & Night

Use morning and evening for optimal effect. That means after your morning cleanse/toner/serum → this cream → sunscreen (in day) and at night after your usual routine. 

Duration to see benefits: Typically visible improvements (in radiance, tone) may start within a few weeks. The cited clinical numbers (radiance improvement in 24h) show initial effect, but for deeper tone/texture change expect ~4-8 weeks of consistent use.

Morning use: especially useful because the antioxidant/brightening effect may help protect against environmental stress (UV, pollution) — but again sun protection is essential.

Night use: good to support skin’s repair and renewal while you sleep; also avoids interfering with your sunscreen step.

If layering with other actives: If you use strong exfoliants/retinoids, you may want to start this cream once a day (e.g., evening) for first week or two, then increase to twice a day if your skin tolerates it.

Key Actives & Their Benefits

• Vitamin C (Pure + Derivatives) – Brightens skin tone, helps fade pigmentation, boosts collagen, antioxidant protection. 
• Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Water – Rich in vitamin C, E, K and essential fatty acids; helps nourish skin, supports barrier and antioxidant effect.
• Niacinamide – Multi-tasking: improves skin barrier, evens skin tone, reduces appearance of pores, smooths texture. 
• Ferulic Acid & Vitamin E (Tocopherol) – Powerful antioxidants; help stabilise vitamin C, protect skin from free-radical damage, boost brightening efficacy. 
• Alpha-Arbutin – Brightening ingredient, helps reduce formation of melanin and fade dark spots. 
• Bisabolol – Soothing agent, helps calm irritation, good for sensitive skin. 
• Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic acid derivative) – Humectant, draws water into skin for hydration. 

Approximate Full Ingredients (excerpted)

Here’s a representative ingredient list as provided (always check packaging for most current): 

Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Glycerin, Water (Aqua), Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycereth-26, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arginine, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Simethicone, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Thiamine HCl, Beta-Carotene, Riboflavin, Linoleic Acid, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Adenosine, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Alpha-Arbutin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ubiquinone, Ferulic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Rutin, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Bisabolol, Ascorbic Acid.
(Note: This list may not be exhaustive or fully up-to-date; always check actual packaging for batch you purchase.)