MEDICUBE AZELAIC ACID NIACINAMIDE DEEP CLEAN FOAM CLEANSER 120G

Values: 100% Genuine (Adilsons policy) · FA-Conditional · Fragrance-Free (no Parfum ingredient detected, though Rosemary Leaf Oil is present) · Vegan-Friendly* · Halal-Friendly*

A cleanser that also carries Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid gives you two supportive actives during the one step everyone already does daily, without adding a separate leave-on product to your routine.

Pros: soap-based deep-clean feel, includes Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid, plant-extract-rich formula. Caveats: Azelaic Acid's exact concentration/position could not be confirmed in this SKU's own INCI during this research pass; soap-based (Potassium Hydroxide-saponified) cleansers are classically more alkaline than amino-acid cleansers unless re-buffered, and this SKU's actual pH was not found.

In Mauritius heat, the "grimy" feeling by midday is sebum and sweat doing their job, not dirt — washing more than twice daily strips the acid mantle (target pH 4.5-5.5), triggering compensatory sebum overproduction, the exact oiliness you're trying to eliminate.

How this product interacts with that cycle: as a soap-based (Potassium Hydroxide-saponified fatty acid) formula, this cleanser sits on the stronger end of the cleansing spectrum — genuinely effective at removing oil, but more prone to over-stripping if used more than twice daily or combined with a separate strong exfoliant same-day. Niacinamide and the plant-extract blend offer some post-cleanse comfort, but they do not fully offset a high-pH surfactant base.

Classification: YELLOW (14+ with guidance). This cleanser carries Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, and marketed Azelaic Acid — genuine actives, even in a rinse-off format — so it is not a blanket-safe GREEN product for younger tween skin.

Safe alternative for under 14: a plain, gentle amino-acid cleanser with no active acids is more appropriate; ask our team on WhatsApp for a current in-stock recommendation.

Step 1 (When): AM and/or PM. Step 2 (How much): A cherry-to-grape-size amount lathered in hands. Step 3 (How): Massage onto damp skin for 60 seconds, then rinse thoroughly.

Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

1. Azelaic Acid Niacinamide Deep Clean Foam Cleanser → 2. Toner → 3. Serum (optional) → 4. Moisturizer → 5. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable).

1. Oil cleanser/micellar (if wearing SPF/makeup) → 2. Azelaic Acid Niacinamide Deep Clean Foam Cleanser (second cleanse) → 3. Toner → 4. Targeted serum → 5. Moisturizer.

Technique — 60-Second Rule: keep the lather on skin for a full 60 seconds before rinsing to give the surfactants adequate contact time. Required skin state: damp. Wait time: none — proceed directly to toner after rinsing and patting dry.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global rules: viscosity ladder thinnest → thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serums 30-60s, before sunscreen 10-15 min. Amounts: toner/essence 5-8 drops per layer, serum 2-3 drops or 1 pump, eye product ½ rice-grain, gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas, occlusive seal rice-grain to pea, sunscreen 2-finger rule (+1 for neck). Hard cap: if the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, not increase.

AM Maximum Stack: 1. [Anchor Product — this cleanser, Rinse/Gentle Cleanse step] → 2. pH-prep toner (optional) → 3. Hydrating toner layers (optional) → 4. Essence (optional) → 5. Mist (optional) → 6. Booster/soothing serum (optional) → 7. Antioxidant lane, choose one → 8. Pigment support lane, choose one → 9. Hydration serum lane (optional) → 10. Oil-control/sebum lane, choose one → 11. Peptide/repair lane (optional) → 12. Eye product (optional) → 13. Moisturizer → 14. Optional sealing layer (dry/AC only) → 15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable) → 16. Lip SPF (optional). In AM, prioritize comfort + SPF adherence over stacking. In high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM Maximum Stack: 1. Micellar pre-cleanse (optional) → 2. Oil cleanser/balm (if SPF/makeup) → 3. [Anchor Product — this cleanser, Water Cleanser step] → 4. pH-prep toner (optional) → 5. Hydrating toner layers (optional) → 6. Essence (optional) → 7. Soothing/barrier serum (optional) → 8. Targeted serum (optional) → 9. Moisturizer → 10. Sleeping mask (optional) → 11. Occlusive seal (optional) → 12. Spot treatment (as needed) → 13. Lip sleeping mask (optional). Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Lane strictness: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration can always accompany. If unsure, default to the safest lane and reduce layers.

First step, always. Rinse-off, so viscosity-ladder rules for leave-on layering don't apply — this simply comes before every other product in your routine.

Barrier index gate: if your skin feels tight within 30 minutes of cleansing with this product, that is a sign this soap-based formula is too strong for your current barrier state — switch to a gentler amino-acid cleanser like MEDICUBE PDRN Pink Niacinamide Whip Cleanser temporarily.

Excess oil/congestion: the soap base physically emulsifies and removes sebum more thoroughly than gentler surfactant systems. Mild breakouts: Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid offer supportive, brief-contact-time benefits during the wash step.

What this cannot do: cannot deliver the same active-ingredient depth as a leave-on product (brief rinse-off contact time limits absorption), cannot replace a dedicated leave-on treatment for established acne, cannot substitute for a gentler cleanser if your barrier is compromised.

1. MEDICUBE Azelaic Acid Niacinamide Clear Toner 250ml — same active family, immediately after this cleanser.

2. MEDICUBE Azelaic Acid 16 BB Calming Serum 30ml — a leave-on treatment layer for deeper, longer-contact-time active delivery this cleanser cannot provide.

3. MEDICUBE Hyaluronic Moisturizing Capsule Cream — replaces moisture this soap-based formula removes.

4. SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF50+ PA++++ — mandatory AM seal.

This is a conflict-solver for ACTIVE ingredients. If you run multiple actives, use these rules to avoid irritation, deactivation, and barrier damage.

Because this is a rinse-off product with brief contact time, its Salicylic Acid and (likely present) Azelaic Acid content carry much lower interaction risk with leave-on actives than a serum would. Barrier override: if this cleanser leaves your skin tight within 30 minutes, pause it and switch to a gentler cleanser for 3-7 days regardless of what leave-on actives you use.

× Other exfoliating cleansers: don't double up two active-acid cleansers in the same wash — pick one.

Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; soap-based cleansers are more prone to leaving a calcium-stearate film in hard water than amino-acid cleansers — follow with a pH-adjusting toner to counteract tightness.

Full INCI (as reconstructed — retailers report ~70 total ingredients, this list captures the portion found in this research pass; Azelaic Acid's own position was NOT confirmed within this portion despite the product name): Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Niacinamide, Palmitic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbitol, Potassium Cocoate, Salicylic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis (Beach Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Aloe Vera Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, and additional ingredients not captured by this research pass's sources — likely including Azelaic Acid itself.

Preservative system: Caprylyl Glycol and Tetrasodium EDTA (chelator) — no parabens or formaldehyde-releasers detected in the reconstructed portion.

Fragrance status: No Parfum/Fragrance ingredient detected, but Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil is a genuine essential oil present in the formula and can carry its own mild scent and allergen potential, even though it is not on the standard EU 26 fragrance-allergen list by name.

EU 26 allergen screen: None of the 26 named allergens detected in the reconstructed portion. Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free — no Alcohol Denat. detected.

Halal: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No animal-derived ingredients detected. This is NOT a formal vegan certification by The Vegan Society or equivalent body.

Cruelty-Free: *Brand-stated policy. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit. Medicube confirms selling in Mainland China retail through a separate product line, which can trigger required post-market animal testing there under Chinese law; cross-border e-commerce sales may be exempt.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — no polyethylene or acrylate microbeads detected in the reconstructed INCI (Sodium Polyacrylate and Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer are thickeners, not exfoliating microbeads).

MFDS classification: not confirmed as a Korean Functional Cosmetic for this SKU. Clinical evidence: retailer marketing cites "99% purity Azelaic Acid and Niacinamide" as key actives — "99% purity" describes the raw-material grade, not the in-product concentration, and can read as more impressive than it is. *Brand claims for this exact SKU are Marketing-Only — no published study data, sample size, testing protocol, or confirmed in-product concentration has been disclosed.

FA safety: FA-Conditional — Sorbitan Olivate matches a brand-wide emulsifier pattern already logged for Medicube, and the soap-base fatty acids (Myristic, Lauric, Palmitic Acid) are sometimes flagged by community trackers, though rinse-off contact time meaningfully lowers real-world risk versus a leave-on product.

Color baseline: expect a pale cream color from the plant extracts. A shift to a distinctly darker or off appearance, or a rancid smell, signals degradation of the fatty-acid base.

Storage: keep the tube sealed and away from direct heat. Spoilage signs: off smell, separation, texture change. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test on the inner forearm for 24 hours before facial use, especially given the Rosemary Leaf Oil content and undisclosed Azelaic Acid/Salicylic Acid concentrations.

If adverse reaction: STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY gentle cleanser + plain moisturizer + mineral SPF. NO acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72h, reintroduce ONE product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, breathing difficulty — seek emergency care.

1. Using this cleanser more than twice daily chasing an oil-free feeling. 2. Combining it with a separate strong exfoliating cleanser same-wash. 3. Continuing use despite ongoing post-cleanse tightness. 4. Assuming "99% purity" in marketing copy means a 99% in-product concentration — it does not.

Overuse threshold: twice daily maximum; exceeding this strips the barrier and triggers the exact oiliness cycle described above.

At a cherry-to-grape-size amount per wash, twice daily, a 120g tube lasts approximately 1.5-2 months.

Reorder roughly 2 weeks before the tube runs out to account for Mauritius shipping and pickup timing.

This cleanser is always the first step, rinse-off, before any leave-on product. AM: cleanser → toner → serum (optional) → moisturizer → SPF50+. PM: pre-cleanse (if needed) → this cleanser → toner → targeted serum → moisturizer.

If your skin feels tight after cleansing: switch to a gentler amino-acid cleanser and reintroduce this one less frequently. If you have combination skin: consider using this only on oilier zones (T-zone) and a gentler cleanser elsewhere.

Bundle (Complete Azelaic Acid routine): this cleanser + Azelaic Acid Niacinamide Clear Toner + Azelaic Acid 16 BB Calming Serum.

After purchasing, you will receive our skincare education email series covering this product in depth.

The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with this cleanser, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

MEDICUBE PDRN Pink Niacinamide Whip Cleanser 120g — a gentler, still soap-based-but-different-fatty-acid-profile alternative if this deep-clean formula proves too stripping.

Alternatives: MEDICUBE Zero Pore Clearing Capsule Cleansing Foam 120g (pore-focused, different active blend), Anua Heartleaf Succinic Cleansing Foam 150ml (low-pH, gel-to-foam, milder), COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser 150ml (community-measured pH ~5.1, genuinely gentle daily option).

Choose this cleanser over the COSRX Low pH Gel Cleanser if you need a stronger, deeper-cleansing formula for genuinely oily, congestion-prone skin that a gentle low-pH gel doesn't fully address.

Upgrade triggers (IF/THEN): If a gentle low-pH cleanser leaves your skin feeling under-cleaned by midday, THEN this stronger formula may suit you better. If your skin ever feels tight after cleansing with anything, THEN do not upgrade to this — a gentler cleanser is the safer choice.

Don't Upgrade if: you have dry or barrier-compromised skin, or you already experience tightness with your current cleanser.

This product's PRIMARY function is: soap-based deep cleansing with supportive Niacinamide/Salicylic Acid/Azelaic Acid content. You do NOT need this if you already own a cleanser that adequately removes your daily oil load without leaving your skin tight — finish your current product before purchasing.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if you already run another strong soap-based cleanser (redundant); Significant Benefit if your current cleanser doesn't fully address genuinely oily skin.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick checks for this SKU: look for a legible embossed batch code near the tube's seam and a scannable QR code on the outer carton resolving to medicubeverify.com.

This cleanser sits within Medicube's Azelaic Acid line alongside the toner and serum, but uses a notably different (soap-based) surfactant system than the brand's PDRN-line cleansers, which lean on gentler amino-acid surfactants.

Community reviews for this specific product were not found as individually attributable posts (with a specific platform, reviewer, and skin type) during this research pass. Retailer copy markets it around "99% purity Azelaic Acid and Niacinamide" for deep-pore cleansing — this is retailer/brand marketing, not a customer testimonial, and we present it as such.

Sustainability: check local recycling guidance for the tube material; not refillable.

Does this actually contain Azelaic Acid? The brand markets it as a key active, but our research could not confirm its exact position or concentration in the publicly available ingredient list for this SKU — we flag this honestly rather than assuming a specific dose.

Is this cleanser gentle enough for daily use? It is a soap-based, stronger-than-average formula; twice daily is the maximum most skin should attempt, and once daily may suit combination or drier skin better.

Will this help with acne? The Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid content offer modest supportive benefit, but a rinse-off cleanser's brief contact time limits how much active-ingredient benefit it can deliver compared to a leave-on treatment.

Does it smell strongly? No synthetic fragrance was detected, but Rosemary Leaf Oil contributes a mild herbal note.

Can I use this with a separate BHA toner? Yes, but avoid stacking it with another strong exfoliating cleanser same-wash.

Saponification

The chemical reaction (fatty acid + alkali, here Potassium Hydroxide) that produces soap.

Acid mantle

The skin's naturally slightly acidic (pH 4.5-5.5) surface layer that supports barrier function.

BHA

Beta-hydroxy acid (Salicylic Acid) — oil-soluble, penetrates into pores.

Azelaic Acid

A dicarboxylic acid that normalizes pore lining behavior and calms inflammation.

FA-Conditional

May trigger fungal acne flare-ups in susceptible individuals.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: genuinely oily, acne-prone skin wanting a stronger daily cleanser with supportive Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid content. Key benefits: real deep-clean soap-based performance, dual supportive actives, tube hygiene.

Keep in mind: Azelaic Acid's own concentration/position in this SKU's ingredient list is unconfirmed despite the product name; soap-based formulas are more prone to over-stripping than amino-acid cleansers; not suitable for dry or barrier-compromised skin.