Medicube

Medicube Triple Collagen Serum.

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About this product

A serum with collagen and light fragrance, formulated for skin hydration and care.

Full ingredients

Water(Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Alcohol Denat, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Trehalose, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Cetearyl Olivate, Tromethamine, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Collagen Extract, Fragrance, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Atelocollagen, Desamido Collagen, Citronellol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxycitronellal, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Procollagen, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Guru Score

65%

Mixed

3 experts · Moderate agreement

What the gurus are saying

Suitability for skin of color divides experts on this serum. Some raise concerns about whether it's truly formulated for all skin tones, while others appreciate its lightweight lotion-like texture and find the light fragrance works well. For oily and combination skin types, applying it after a toner and sealing with a moisturizer proved effective, with reviewers returning for additional purchases.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take September 2026

What they liked

Light fragrance, not overpowering
Lotion-like texture, not watery
Works layered under moisturiser for oily skin

What they flagged

Packaging design frustrating to use
May not suit deeper skin tones

Type

SerumsDrops & dropper

Key actives

Niacinamide Hyaluronic acid

Formula notes

Contains fragranceContains drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Daniel Sugai

722k subs

~Mixed

"Even if it's hydrated, those fragments of collagen aren't going to be cell signalers like [...] peptide moisturizers. [...] I would keep this with context—they are fine to use for special occasions when you want that extra glow up, like before a special segment or event. But [...] I would be very careful if you have acne prone skin, because you don't want to trap acne causing bacteria in your pores."

All 2 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai

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"The fragrance turned us off, but [...] if they toned it down, I would actually like the smell of it. The finish was really nice, it did blend in very well, and it did have a nice hydrating effect on my face. It has niacinamide and other supporting ingredients that make it a really nice serum with humectants to help draw in water."

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Dr. Vanita Rattan

1.23M subs

~Nay

"Unfortunately this one is not made for skin of color. It's a hard no."

CYoung

95k subs

~Yay

"My husband, who really likes fragrance, said it's okay too, but Medicube, what are you doing with the packaging, it makes me annoyed. It's not watery, it feels like a little lotion. I love it, this is my second bottle. For oily or combo skin you can do a toner then this, then seal it with a moisturizer. I feel like this is a company that's just chasing virality, but they did a good job with this one, so this goes to S."

All 3 takes from CYoung

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"For serum I picked the Medicube collagen serum and ampoule. It's a really competitive category with so many products, but I picked this one because it's not sticky and not too heavy, yet I can feel it's moisturizing. It's amazing before makeup and I think it works for all skin types. Medicube feels like a very hype driven company, but this product actually works."

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"I tried the other line, their collagen line, and I think Medicube's collagen serum was good."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Medicube Triple Collagen Serum?

A serum with collagen and light fragrance, formulated for skin hydration and care.

Is Medicube Triple Collagen Serum worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 65%.

What is Medicube Triple Collagen Serum's Guru Score?

Medicube Triple Collagen Serum holds a Guru Score of 65%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.