❤️ Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad – succinic acid and BHA for clearer pores
The medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad – currently named Red Succinic Acid Panthenol Pads – is a pre-soaked toner pad developed for pores prone to excess sebum production, congestion, and uneven skin texture.
The formula combines succinic acid, salicylic acid and niacinamide with panthenol and allantoin, so alongside pore and texture care, it also contains hydrating and comfort-supporting ingredients.
Due to its light, non-sticky essence, it can be easily incorporated into your routine: after cleansing, you can wipe your entire face with it, or apply it to more problematic, oilier areas for about one minute.
✨ What does it do?
- Helps care for excess sebum: the formula specifically targets skin that becomes shiny quickly and is prone to congestion.
- Refines the appearance of pores: salicylic acid and succinic acid fit well into a pore-focused routine.
- Helps smooth skin texture: the acidic ingredients support the removal of dead skin cells accumulated on the surface.
- Enriched with niacinamide: supports a more even, fresher complexion and the skin barrier.
- Contains panthenol and allantoin: these counterbalance the formula’s more intensive pore and texture care character.
- Can be used as a targeted mini pad: can be left on the nose, chin or other problematic areas for a short time.
- Quick and practical: no need to use a separate toner and cotton pad.
🧬 Key active ingredients
Succinic Acid
The product’s namesake ingredient.
Succinic acid strengthens the formula’s pore and sebum-focused part and complements salicylic acid well in caring for uneven, easily congested skin surfaces.
It is not a classic AHA or BHA but a distinct organic acid, so the product’s character should not be simply compared to a traditional exfoliating pad.
Salicylic Acid – BHA
A fat-soluble exfoliating ingredient that is especially suitable for caring for pores easily clogged with sebum and dead skin cells.
Helps smooth the skin surface and supports a more refined pore appearance.
Niacinamide
A versatile form of vitamin B3 that supports the skin barrier, more even tone and balanced appearance.
It appears very high on the INCI list, directly after the base solvents.
Panthenol
A hydrating and skin conditioning ingredient that helps maintain a comfortable skin feel even alongside acidic ingredients.
Allantoin
A skin conditioning ingredient that complements panthenol and the formula’s hydrating side well.
Vitamin B12 – Cyanocobalamin
Cyanocobalamin is also included in the formula. According to medicube, the pad does not contain artificial colouring; the distinctive shade of the formula is partly due to vitamin B12.
📊 What did medicube’s tests show?
In tests published by medicube:
- After 4 weeks of use, sebum-related measurement results improved by 69.8%,
- and a 5% improvement in skin texture was measured after just 1 minute of application.
The manufacturer also provides further pore and skin surface tests related to the product.
Results are from product tests published by medicube. Individual results may vary.
🎯 Who do we recommend it for?
The Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad may be a particularly good choice if:
- your skin becomes shiny easily,
- you have increased sebum production,
- your pores are prone to blackheads and congestion,
- your skin texture is uneven or rougher,
- you want to care for more visible pores,
- you are looking for a practical, pre-soaked acidic toner pad.
🧴 Texture and usage
After cleansing, take out a pad and gently wipe your face with outward motions. Avoid the eye area.
On areas needing more attention – such as the nose, chin or T-zone – you can leave the pad on for about 1 minute.
Then remove it, allow the remaining essence to absorb, and continue your routine with serum and moisturiser.
Always close the container carefully after use to prevent the pads from drying out.
❤️ Why do we love it?
Because the Red Succinic Acid Pad is not just another acidic toner pad.
The combination of succinic acid + salicylic acid + niacinamide specifically targets sebum, pores and texture, while also including panthenol and allantoin.
It is therefore a good choice for those who want to focus even more specifically on oilier, easily congested areas than with the Zero Pore Pad 2.0, but do not want to build a multi-step acidic routine.
❓ Q&A
How is it different from the Zero Pore Pad 2.0?
The Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is an AHA- and BHA-based, more general pore and texture care toner pad.
The Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad combines succinic acid and salicylic acid with niacinamide, panthenol and allantoin, and focuses more strongly on sebum, congestion and more problematic areas.
Can I use it only on the T-zone?
Yes. It is not necessary to wipe the entire face every time. It can be used targeted on the nose, chin or other oilier areas.
Can I leave it on the skin?
Yes, but not as a full face mask. medicube recommends a roughly 1-minute pack on targeted areas.
Can I use it every day?
medicube offers it as a toner pad for regular use, but since it contains salicylic acid and succinic acid, it is advisable to adjust the frequency according to your own routine and skin tolerance.
If you use other acidic or intensive texture refining products, it is not necessary to layer them all in the same routine.
Do I need to rinse afterwards?
No. After using the pad, allow the remaining essence to absorb, then continue your routine with serum and moisturiser.
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