Medicube Hypochlorous Acid Peel Shot 80ml

100% Genuine (Adilsons policy) · FA-Conditional (Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate present) · Fragrance-Free (no Parfum/Fragrance entry in the declared INCI) · Not Pregnancy-Gated (no retinoid/high-SA/hydroquinone/chemical UV filter present).

Note on naming: this exact product is officially "Hypochlorous Acid Rice Peel Shot" per the brand and multiple retailers (StyleKorean, YesStyle, Medicube's own US site) — the live title on this listing omits "Rice," which we've flagged for a catalog-hygiene check; the product itself and this description are correct.

YELLOW — 14+ with guidance. Unlike Medicube's body-format sibling, this facial version contains no Alcohol Denat., but it still combines physical (corn starch, charcoal) and enzymatic (Protease) exfoliation — real mechanical and enzymatic action, more than a basic hydrator, even without a harsh chemical acid.

For under-14 facial texture concerns, a plain gentle cleanser is the safer starting point.

Step 1 — When: After your regular cleanse, 1-2x per week to start, AM or PM. Step 2 — How much: a pea-to-almond-sized amount for the whole face. Step 3 — How: apply to dry skin (avoid the eye area), massage gently for about a minute, then rinse thoroughly or wipe away.

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. Apply to dry face after your normal AM cleanse. 2. Massage ~1 minute. 3. Rinse or wipe off. 4. Continue with toner, serum, moisturizer, and SPF as normal. No photosensitivity concern of its own since it's rinsed off before the rest of your routine.

1. Double-cleanse as normal. 2. Apply to dry skin, massage ~1 minute, rinse or wipe off. 3. Continue with toner, treatment serum, moisturizer. Many users find PM more comfortable since there's no rush to layer SPF immediately after.

Technique: apply to dry skin, avoid the eye area, massage gently for about a minute — let the corn starch/charcoal and Protease do the work rather than scrubbing hard. Rinse thoroughly or wipe away with a soft cloth. Hands deliver 100% of product.

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 runs thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, before sunscreen 10-15 min if going outdoors. Hard cap rule: if a routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, not increase.

AM Maximum Stack (all product types): 1. Rinse/Gentle Cleanse (optional) 2. pH-Prep Toner (optional) 3. Hydrating Toner Layers (1-3, 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. Peptides/Repair Lane (optional) 12. Eye Serum/Cream (optional) 13. Moisturizer 14. Optional Sealing Layer (dry/AC only) 15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable) 16. Lip SPF (optional). In AM, prioritize comfort and SPF adherence over stacking; in high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM Maximum Stack (all product types): 1. Micellar (optional pre-cleanse) 2. Oil Cleanser/Balm (if SPF/makeup) 3. Water Cleanser 4. pH-Prep Toner (optional) 5. Hydrating Toner Layers (optional) 6. Essence (optional) 7. Soothing/Barrier Serum (optional) 8. Anchor Product (bold placement, always) 9. Targeted Serum (optional, only if non-conflicting) 10. Moisturizer 11. Sleeping Mask (optional) 12. Occlusive Seal (optional) 13. Spot Treatment/Pimple Patch (as needed) 14. Lip Sleeping Mask (optional). This product's own module in that map sits right after cleansing (step 2-3 of the PM stack) as a rinse-off treatment — it is not among the leave-on layers that follow. 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 — barrier/hydration — and reduce layers.

A medium-viscosity Carbomer gel used as a rinse-off step immediately after cleansing; it does not layer with leave-on serums or moisturizers since it's rinsed off before they go on.

Phase compatibility: water-phase gel with a dispersed Caprylyl Methicone silicone note; rinses cleanly, so it does not interfere with whatever toner or serum follows.

Rest days: even without alcohol, the physical + enzymatic exfoliation combination needs recovery time. Overuse warning: exceeding 2x/week does NOT speed up smoother skin — it produces barrier damage and sensitized, reactive skin.

Before starting this product, your routine should already include a gentle daily cleanser and a working moisturizer — this is a supplementary weekly step, not a replacement for either.

Dead skin buildup: Zea Mays Corn Starch and Charcoal Powder provide light physical exfoliation during massage. Rough or bumpy texture: Protease is a proteolytic enzyme that helps break down surface keratin buildup. Surface bacteria/congestion: an estimated low-ppm Hypochlorous Acid contributes mild antimicrobial support.

What this product cannot do: cannot shrink pores permanently, cannot treat active inflammatory acne (see a dermatologist for that), and its Rice/Ceramide/Beta-Glucan/Hyaluronic Acid ingredients are rinsed away, so it cannot function as a leave-on hydrator or barrier treatment.

1. Medicube PDRN PINK CICA SOOTHING TONER 250ml — a calming toner to follow with if skin feels tight after exfoliating; primary pick, in stock. 2. Medicube PDRN PINK NIACINAMIDE MILKY TONER 150ML — alternate toner, in stock. 3. Medicube PDRN PINK HYALURONIC MOISTURIZING CREAM 50ML — a barrier-replenishing moisturizer to follow with, in stock. 4. Medicube ZERO PORE MOISTURE SUN SERUM 50ml — lightweight AM sunscreen for the following day, in stock.

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

One Active Lane per routine: this product occupies the Exfoliation lane. Chemical Exfoliants × Physical Scrubs — don't combine this with a separate AHA/BHA toner pad (e.g. Zero Pore Pad 2.0) or another physical scrub on the same day — over-strip risk. Instead: alternate days, one exfoliation method per week per active. Direct Acids × Retinoids — if you use a retinol serum, keep this product on a different night. Barrier override: if skin stings or feels tight for more than a few minutes after rinsing, pause all facial exfoliation for 3-7 days and use gentle cleanser + moisturizer only.

Scheduling Template — Alternate-Day Protocol: Tue/Fri = this product; retinol or acid toner nights kept on separate days. Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

MYTH: "The Rice, Ceramide, and Hyaluronic Acid in this formula will deeply hydrate my skin." REALITY: as an independent editorial review (DermApproved) notes, those soothing/nourishing ingredients are formulated for a rinse-off product and mostly go down the drain — this is genuinely an exfoliating step, not a hydrating one.

MYTH: "More frequent use means faster smoothing." REALITY: 1-2x/week is the ceiling most skin tolerates well; daily use compounds physical and enzymatic irritation without extra benefit.

Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; a final lukewarm rinse (rather than hot) reduces the tight, filmy feeling hard water can leave after exfoliating.

Clinical evidence for topical Hypochlorous Acid's antimicrobial action is well-documented in wound-care literature generally; this exact SKU's own ppm figure and any product-specific testing are not independently verified.

Full INCI (WebSearch-aggregated from an incidecoder.com listing summary; confidence medium, not independently fetched from a primary source): Water, Quaternium-60, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Dipropylene Glycol, Cellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water, Cetrimonium Methosulfate, Caffeine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Charcoal Powder, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hypochlorous Acid, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Protease, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid.

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, and Ethylhexylglycerin — a standard glycol/glyceryl-ether preservative-booster combination.

Fragrance status: Fragrance-Free — no Parfum/Fragrance entry found in the aggregated INCI. EU 26 allergen screen: none individually named in the declared INCI resolved this round. Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free — no Alcohol Denat. or similar drying alcohol found in this facial-format INCI, a genuine difference from the body-format sibling.

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 — Hydrogenated Lecithin is most commonly soy- or sunflower-derived rather than egg-derived in modern cosmetic formulation, but the exact plant/animal source was not independently confirmed for this SKU. No animal-derived ingredients detected. This is NOT a formal vegan certification.

Cruelty-Free: *Brand-stated policy. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit. Medicube also sells a separate China-market product line domestically in mainland China, where post-market animal testing may be legally required; cross-border e-commerce sales to Mauritius may be exempt.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — no polyethylene, nylon, or acrylate microbead entries found in the declared INCI (exfoliation here is via corn starch, charcoal, and Protease, not plastic microbeads).

MFDS classification: not confirmed — treat as General Cosmetic. No SKU-specific clinical trial or sample size was found; an independent editorial reviewer (DermApproved) rated it a genuinely gentle, effective exfoliant while flagging that its soothing-ingredient marketing overstates what survives a rinse-off format. Evidence confidence: Marketing-Only* for any brand-cited percentage claims not independently sourced.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Conditional. Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate is a polyglyceryl fatty-acid ester Medicube uses repeatedly across its catalog and that community FA trackers flag depending on chain length; Caprylyl Methicone (a silicone) is lower-risk but sits nearby. Given this is rinsed off within a minute, actual FA exposure is brief — but sensitive users should still patch test.

Not applicable in the usual sense — this product is fully rinsed off before any leave-on skincare is applied, so it cannot pill against a serum or moisturizer.

Fresh color: light grey (from Charcoal Powder). Spoilage signs: a sour or off smell, visible separation that won't remix on shaking, or the physical particulate settling out unevenly and not redistributing when shaken. Store away from direct bathroom heat and humidity. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test: apply a small amount to your inner forearm, wait 24 hours, then to skin behind the ear, wait another 24 hours, before using on your full face.

72-Hour Barrier Reset: If adverse reaction occurs: 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, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately.

1. Using it daily instead of 1-2x/week. 2. Massaging directly over active, inflamed breakouts. 3. Skipping moisturizer afterward. 4. Applying it in the eye area. 5. Expecting the Rice/Ceramide/Hyaluronic Acid ingredients to leave a lasting hydrating effect — they rinse away. Maximum safe continuous use is 1-2x/week; exceeding this produces barrier damage rather than faster results.

At a pea-to-almond-sized amount per use and 1-2 uses per week, an 80ml bottle provides approximately 30-40 uses — roughly 4-6 months of regular weekly-to-twice-weekly use. Reorder roughly two weeks before you expect the bottle to run dry to allow for shipping time.

This product's biological job is physical + enzymatic + mild antimicrobial exfoliation for facial skin; it sits right after cleansing, before toner. Routine: 1. Cleanse as normal. 2. Apply to dry skin, massage ~1 min (1-2x/week). 3. Rinse or wipe off. 4. Toner. 5. Serum/treatment. 6. Moisturizer. 7. SPF in the AM.

If your skin feels tight or reactive after exfoliating, follow immediately with a soothing toner (see pairings above) rather than skipping hydration that day. If you're also using a retinol or acid toner, keep this product on a separate night. If you live somewhere with hard tap water, a slightly longer lukewarm rinse reduces post-exfoliation tightness.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with Hypochlorous Acid Rice Peel Shot, 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.

If you want a gentle, PHA-based chemical alternative instead of physical/enzymatic exfoliation, Medicube ZERO PORE PAD MILD (70pcs) is a real gentler option currently in stock. If you want stronger chemical exfoliation for stubborn texture, Medicube ZERO PORE PAD 2.0 (a brand-stated 4.5% Lactic Acid + 0.45% Salicylic Acid dual pad) is currently in stock.

Choose Hypochlorous Acid Rice Peel Shot over Zero Pore Pad 2.0 if you need a physical/enzymatic-only approach with no free acid exposure: this product carries no disclosed AHA/BHA, so it avoids the same-lane conflict rules that come with a real acid toner.

If you've never used a chemical acid before, start here rather than Zero Pore Pad 2.0. If your texture concern is stubborn and mild exfoliation hasn't worked, the Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is the stronger, more targeted lane. If your barrier is currently compromised, do not upgrade to either yet — repair barrier first.

Don't upgrade to the acid pad if you're new to actives, already using a retinol most nights, or prone to fungal-acne flares (patch test either option first).

If you match 2 or more upgrade triggers above, the Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is worth choosing instead. If not, this gentler rinse-off format is sufficient. Consistency beats complexity.

This product's PRIMARY function is: physical + enzymatic + mild antimicrobial facial exfoliation. You do NOT need this if you already own an active, unopened facial exfoliant serving the same role — finish your current product before purchasing.

Check your shelf for any open acid toner pad or scrub with a similar purpose before buying a second one; PAO is not disclosed for this product, so track roughly 12 months from first opening as a conservative estimate.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if you already own another physical/enzymatic facial exfoliant (same mechanism); Significant Benefit if your current routine has no weekly exfoliation step at all.

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 on your own bottle: look for a scannable QR code on the packaging resolving to medicubeverify.com with a green checkmark; check for a crisp, legible embossed batch code near the bottom seam; confirm correctly-spelled Korean and English labeling.

Medicube is the flagship skincare/beauty-device brand of APR Corporation (KRX: 278470), founded in Seoul in 2014 by Byunghoon (Victor) Kim; APR went public on the Korea Exchange in 2024. Medicube itself launched in 2016 and is headquartered in Seoul.

The brand positions itself as "medical beauty" — dermatology-adjacent skincare paired with at-home devices (the AGE-R line) — and its hero ingredient is PDRN, the backbone of its largest sub-line, PDRN Pink Collagen. The Hypochlorous Acid sub-line this product belongs to (facial spray, this facial peel shot, a body peel shot, and a peel mask) is a separate, purifying/antimicrobial-focused family within the same catalog.

No individually-attributable Reddit thread or Amazon review set was found for this exact SKU in this round's research. One independent editorial review (DermApproved) was found: it rated the product a genuinely gentle, comfortable exfoliant that does noticeably purify and smooth skin, while flagging honestly that the marketed soothing/nourishing ingredients (Rice, Ceramide) are, by nature of a rinse-off format, mostly washed away rather than left on skin.

Community reviews for this specific product were otherwise not yet available in our research at the time of writing — this is worth a re-check on a future run.

Sustainability: check your local municipal guidance before recycling the packaging; rinse residual product out first.

How is this different from the Body Peel Shot? This facial version contains no Alcohol Denat. and relies more on physical corn starch/charcoal particles plus a Protease enzyme, versus the body version's alcohol-and-Carbomer gommage gel — the face version is the gentler of the two.

How often should I use it? Start at 1-2 times per week, never daily.

Will it actually hydrate my skin like the ingredient list suggests? Honestly, mostly no — Rice, Ceramide, Beta-Glucan and Hyaluronic Acid are present, but in a rinse-off product they're washed away before they can do meaningful leave-on hydrating work; follow with a real leave-on moisturizer.

Is it safe for acne-prone skin? The Hypochlorous Acid's antimicrobial support is generally acne-friendly, but avoid massaging directly over active, inflamed lesions.

Can I use it with my retinol? Yes, but on a different night — treat this as its own exfoliation lane, not to be combined same-night with a retinoid or acid toner.

Peel Shot

Medicube's brand name for a rinse-off, roughly one-minute facial exfoliating treatment — not a leave-on chemical peel.

Protease

An enzyme that breaks down protein bonds, used here to help loosen surface keratin buildup.

Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl)

A naturally-occurring antimicrobial compound also produced by white blood cells; used topically at low concentrations for purifying, calming action.

Beta-Glucan

A soothing, film-forming polysaccharide often derived from oats or yeast; in a rinse-off product its effect is brief.

PAO

Period-After-Opening — the jar-icon symbol on packaging showing how many months a product stays good once opened.

FA-Conditional

Contains an ingredient community fungal-acne trackers flag as a possible Malassezia-yeast feeder for some users.

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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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Consult Oncologist. This product is fragrance-free and alcohol-free, but the physical particulate plus Protease enzyme are still a real friction/enzymatic exposure that treatment-sensitized skin may not tolerate well.

Consult your oncology care team before introducing any new skincare products during treatment.

Quick version: Week 1-2 — use once per week, monitor for irritation. Week 3-4 — increase to 2x/week if stable. Week 5+ — stay at 1-2x/week maintenance. If irritation appears at any point, follow the 72-Hour Barrier Reset above rather than pushing through.

This product must be introduced as the ONLY new product. Wait 14 days before adding anything else.

Antioxidant support: Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is present but sits below the estimated 1% line in a rinse-off format — its antioxidant contribution here is minor and largely washed away rather than a meaningful daily pollution-defense layer.

Hard water interaction: in regions of Mauritius with harder tap water, mineral residue can compound the post-exfoliation tight feeling; a slightly longer lukewarm rinse helps offset this more than switching products.