Medicube TXA Niacinamide Brightening Duo

The Medicube TXA Niacinamide Brightening Duo is a powerful two-step system designed to address uneven skin tone, dark spots, and dullness, helping you achieve a clearer, more radiant, and balanced complexion.¹ This duo combines a concentrated serum and a customizable capsule cream to deliver synergistic brightening and hydrating benefits.

Key Benefits:

• Targets Hyperpigmentation & Dark Spots: This duo works together to visibly reduce the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and post-acne marks, promoting a more even and luminous skin tone.²
• Enhances Skin Radiance: Formulated to revitalize dull skin, boosting overall skin clarity and brightness for a healthy, natural glow.³
• Improves Skin Texture: Helps to refine and smooth skin texture, leaving it softer and more supple.⁴
• Provides Deep & Long-Lasting Hydration: Infused with multiple hydrating ingredients, the duo helps to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier and lock in hydration for plump, dewy skin.⁵
• Strengthens Skin Barrier: Both products contribute to fortifying the skin’s natural protective barrier, helping to prevent moisture loss and protect against environmental stressors.
• Customizable Cream Application: The unique capsule-in-gel format of the cream allows you to adjust the ratio of capsules to gel, tailoring the level of hydration and benefits to your skin’s specific needs.⁶
• Gentle and Low Irritation: Both formulations are designed to be gentle and suitable for various skin types, including sensitive skin, with clinical testing for low irritation.⁷

Key Ingredients:

TXA Niacinamide 15 Serum:

• Tranexamic Acid (5%):⁸ A high concentration that effectively targets melanin production to reduce the appearance of dark spots and promote a more even skin tone.
• Niacinamide (10%): A powerful form of Vitamin B3 that helps brighten skin, improve texture, and minimize the appearance of pores.⁹
• Arbutin (2%): Contributes to boosting skin clarity and enhancing a healthy glow by addressing pigmentation.¹⁰
• Glutathione & Ferulic Acid: Potent antioxidants that work to improve skin clarity and provide protection.¹¹
• Multi-layered Hyaluronic Acid: Provides intense hydration at various depths of the skin.
• Panthenol (Vitamin B5): Known for its soothing and moisturizing properties.

TXA Niacinamide Capsule Cream:

• Tranexamic Acid (TXA): Included in pure form within the capsules to further target uneven tone and enhance clarity.¹²
• Niacinamide (5%): Works to brighten, smooth, and refresh the skin.¹³
• Alpha-Arbutin: Boosts skin clarity and enhances natural radiance.¹⁴
• Glutathione: Contributes to a clearer and more luminous complexion.
• Ceramide: Helps to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier and prevent water loss.
• Hyaluronic Acid: Provides deep and lasting hydration.

How to Use:

1. TXA Niacinamide 15 Serum: After cleansing and toning, apply a few drops of the serum to your face.¹⁵ Gently spread outwards and pat lightly to aid absorption. Focus on areas with dark spots or uneven tone.
2. TXA Niacinamide Capsule Cream: At the last step of your skincare routine, dispense an appropriate amount of the transparent gel and 1-3 red capsules onto the back of your hand.¹⁶ Mix the capsules with the gel until they are completely dissolved.¹⁷ Apply the mixture evenly over your face and neck.
   • For a lighter feel or in warmer weather, use a higher ratio of the gel.
   • For more intense hydration and elasticity, increase the ratio of the red capsules.¹⁸
   • For daily brightening, a 1:1 ratio of capsule to gel is recommended.

Both products can be used both morning and evening for optimal results.

Additional Information:

This duo is formulated to be non-sticky and quickly absorbed, making it comfortable for daily use.¹⁹ It is clinically tested for low irritation, making it suitable for sensitive and even acne-prone skin.²⁰ It’s always advisable to perform a patch test before incorporating new products into your full routine, especially if you have highly sensitive skin.