medicube
medicube Deep Vitamin C Golden Capsule
The golden capsules that deliver instant, visible radiance, straight from Korea's skincare scene.
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Where it ranks in our guides
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Pros and cons
What we like
- Capsules mix into the gel at use, so the vitamin C is fresh each time
- Sea buckthorn extract and niacinamide join the vitamin C blend
- Encapsulation gives you an easy story to tell when gifting
- Glow effect is described right away and again 24 hours later
What may bother
- Capsules blend in as you go, which adds a small step to the routine
- Focused on radiance only, so it is not a full-routine gift
- Active-ingredient products can feel like a lot for a skincare beginner
Our verdict
85 / 100Want a skincare gift with a little theater? The capsules that blend in on use make this feel like an event, and radiance fans will notice the thought. It is not for someone new to actives or who prefers one-step, low-effort routines.
Frequently asked questions
How is it used?
Pop a capsule and blend it with the gel for a customizable, fresh application.
How fast are the results?
Radiance improved by 34.8% immediately, and 32.6% after 24 hours in testing.
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How we score
The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →