Medicube HYALURONIC MULTI PEPTIDE SERUM 30ml

100% Genuine. Fragrance-Present (Bergamot Fruit Oil, an essential oil — not synthetic Parfum). FA-Conditional*. Wudu-Compatible (water-based serum, no heavy film). Halal-Friendly* (see fish-sourcing note). Pregnancy-Compatible*. Not Vegan (contains salmon-derived PDRN and Collagen Extract).

A serum that promises hydration, firmness, AND brightening in one bottle is appealing precisely because most routines require three separate products to cover that ground — the honest caveat is that spreading actives this thin across 13+ peptides plus HA plus arbutin means no single mechanism gets a headline-strength dose.

Pros: genuinely lightweight, non-sticky finish; broad ingredient coverage across hydration, peptides, and brightening in one step; Sodium Hyaluronate sits at a meaningfully higher INCI position than in the brand's Capsule Cream sibling SKU. Caveats: not vegan (salmon PDRN, Collagen Extract); contains Bergamot Fruit Oil (a real fragrance and possible photosensitizer); no individual peptide or HA percentage is brand-disclosed; requires shaking before each use.

Step 1 (When): AM and/or PM. Step 2 (How much): 2-3 drops or 1 pump. Step 3 (How): Shake the bottle well to re-combine the two visible phases, then press into cleansed skin.

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. Cleanser. 2. Toner (optional). 3. Hyaluronic Multi Peptide Serum (shaken well). 4. Moisturizer. 5. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable — Bergamot Fruit Oil is a possible photosensitizer).

Mauritius humidity note: the lightweight finish of this serum works well under sunscreen even on the most humid mornings, since it doesn't leave a heavy residue that competes with SPF for space on the skin.

1. Cleanser. 2. Toner. 3. Hyaluronic Multi Peptide Serum (anchor step, shaken well). 4. Moisturizer.

This product carries no acid/retinoid actives requiring a specific skin-cycling lane, but if you're also using a separate Vitamin C product, keep it apart from this serum's Copper Tripeptide-1 — see the Conflict Solver below.

Technique: shake thoroughly before every use to re-emulsify the two visible phases; press/pat into skin rather than rubbing. Required skin state: slightly damp is fine. Wait time: 30-60 seconds before the next step.

Hands deliver 100% of product. Cotton pads absorb approximately 30-40%. Use hands for this serum rather than a cotton pad.

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 to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serums 30-60s, sunscreen 10-15 min before sun/makeup. Amount defaults: serum 2-3 drops or 1 pump, gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas, sunscreen 2-finger rule.

AM Maximum Stack: 1. Rinse/gentle cleanse (optional) → 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 — Alpha-Arbutin here may already fill this role) → 9. [Anchor Product — Hyaluronic Multi Peptide Serum, hydration + peptide lane] → 10. Oil-control lane (choose one) → 11. Peptide/repair lane (this product may already fill this role too) → 12. Eye cream → 13. Moisturizer → 14. Optional sealing layer → 15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable) → 16. Lip SPF. In AM, prioritize comfort + SPF adherence over stacking.

PM Maximum Stack: 1. Micellar pre-cleanse (optional) → 2. Oil cleanser/balm (if SPF/makeup) → 3. Water cleanser → 4. pH-prep toner → 5. Hydrating toner layers → 6. Essence → 7. Soothing/barrier serum → 8. [Anchor Product — Hyaluronic Multi Peptide Serum] → 9. Targeted serum (only if non-conflicting) → 10. Moisturizer → 11. Sleeping mask (optional) → 12. Occlusive seal (optional) → 13. Spot treatment (as needed) → 14. Lip sleeping mask (optional). Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Lane strictness: since this serum already covers hydration, peptides, and mild pigment support, avoid stacking a second product doing the same job in the same routine — that's redundant, not additive.

Light-fluid tier once shaken — this serum sits after toner/essence layers and before moisturizer, in the classic thin-to-thick order.

Layering rule: thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase. Because this is a biphasic formula containing a genuine oil component (the "double layer" the brand markets), it behaves partway between a pure water-serum and an oil — apply it before your moisturizer but after any purely watery toner steps.

Hydration and plumping: Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid work at different molecular weights to hydrate at multiple skin depths. Fine lines/firmness: the 13-peptide complex (including Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, and several Palmitoyl-peptides) targets collagen-signaling pathways, though individual peptide doses aren't disclosed. Mild brightening: Alpha-Arbutin inhibits melanin production (PIH — brown/dark marks — not PIE/redness).

What this product cannot do: it cannot deliver the fast, visible plumping of a high-percentage dedicated HA serum with a disclosed concentration, since this SKU spreads its hydration budget across three different HA forms plus 13 peptides rather than concentrating on one; it also cannot replace a dedicated retinoid or high-dose Vitamin C for meaningful anti-aging structural change.

1. Medicube HYALURONIC MOISTURIZING CAPSULE CREAM (in stock) — seals this serum's hydration with Panthenol and barrier lipids; AM/PM. 2. Medicube ZERO FOAM CLEANSER (in stock) — a gentle cleanser that won't undo this serum's hydration work. 3. Medicube ZERO PORE MOISTURE SUN SERUM (in stock) — mandatory AM follow-up, especially given the Bergamot Fruit Oil photosensitivity consideration. 4. Medicube PDRN Pink Hyaluronic Moisturizing Cream (in stock) — a PDRN-forward moisturizer that pairs thematically with this serum's own PDRN content.

Pilling pairs: avoid layering this serum's oil-phase component under a heavy silicone-based primer without waiting the full 60 seconds first.

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

Copper Tripeptide-1 × L-Ascorbic Acid (pure Vitamin C) — Separate these (copper ions accelerate Vitamin C oxidation, and low pH destabilizes peptide bonds). Instead: use this peptide serum PM and a separate Vitamin C product AM, or alternate days. Copper Tripeptide-1 × direct acid exfoliants — avoid immediate layering (low pH destabilizes peptide bonds); wait 20 minutes after an acid step, or use on alternate nights.

Water-Permeable (wudu-compatible). Despite the biphasic oil component, this remains a lightweight, fully-absorbing serum with no waxes or heavy film-forming silicones in the declared INCI, so water can still reach the skin during ablution once absorbed.

Adilsons provides this assessment based on the product's physical properties. Rulings on wudu validity vary between scholars. Consult your own trusted Islamic authority.

MYTH: "A serum with 13 peptides must be 13x more effective than one with a single peptide." REALITY: Spreading actives across many peptides at undisclosed, likely-low individual doses is not the same as delivering a clinically-dosed amount of any one of them — breadth of ingredient list isn't the same as strength of any single mechanism.

MYTH: "The two separated layers mean the product has gone bad." REALITY: This is a genuine biphasic (oil + water serum) formulation by design — shake before each use to re-combine, this is not spoilage.

AC environment warning: in air-conditioned environments, hyaluronic acid draws moisture from your deeper skin layers instead of from the air. Always seal this serum with an occlusive moisturizer when in AC for extended periods.

*PDRN's evidence base is strongest from injectable/aesthetic-procedure dermatology; its topical skincare application (as used here) is a more recent, less-established adaptation of that evidence.

Full INCI: Water, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Trehalose, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sorbitol, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Alpha-Arbutin, Squalane, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Sodium DNA, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Collagen Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Dipeptide-2, Hexapeptide-11, Nonapeptide-1, Oligopeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, and a small number of additional ingredients (this SKU reportedly totals 53 ingredients; our reconstruction captured roughly 49 of them via secondary sources — full ingredient list not completely re-verified against a primary brand source this round).

The 1% line placement above is estimated from ingredient order, not a lab assay — treat it as a guide, not an exact cutoff.

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol and Ethylhexylglycerin function as a paraben-alternative preservative-boosting pair, common in Korean formulations.

Fragrance status: Essential Oil Present (not synthetic Parfum) — Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil. Scent: a light citrus note. Intensity: 1-2/5, dissipates within 1-5 minutes.

EU 26 allergen screen: Limonene and Linalool are plausible natural constituents of Bergamot Fruit Oil, though not separately broken out in the declared INCI checked this round. *Based on brand-declared INCI. Bergamot Fruit Oil may contain undisclosed allergen constituents and is a known potential photosensitizer unless bergapten-free status is confirmed — not established for this SKU. Patch test advised, and strict AM SPF is recommended regardless.

Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free — no Alcohol Denat. or other drying alcohol detected in the declared INCI.

Halal: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. This formula contains Sodium DNA (PDRN) and Collagen Extract, both animal (fish)-derived ingredients — their halal status depends on the specific sourcing and processing method, which Medicube has not publicly detailed. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements, particularly around fish-derived ingredient processing, should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: Not Vegan. Sodium DNA (PDRN, salmon-derived) and Collagen Extract are both animal-derived ingredients present in this formula's declared INCI.

Cruelty-free: *Brand-stated policy. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit. Medicube sells in Mainland China retail through a separate product line; cross-border e-commerce sales may be exempt from China's post-market animal-testing requirement, but mainland retail sale can trigger it.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — no polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, or acrylate microbead polymers detected in the declared INCI.

MFDS classification: Adenosine and Alpha-Arbutin are both MFDS-recognized functional-cosmetic ingredient classes in Korea when dosed sufficiently, but no evidence was found that this specific SKU carries a Functional Cosmetic classification — treat as General Cosmetic pending direct confirmation.

Clinical evidence: The brand's "39.9% moisture improvement" and "144 hours moisturizing maintenance" figures were not traced to an independently published clinical study, institution, or disclosed sample size in the sources checked this round. *These figures are Marketing-Only until a primary study citation is found. PDRN's broader evidence base is strongest in injectable/aesthetic-procedure dermatology rather than topical cosmetic use. *Topical PDRN evidence is comparatively emerging — treat cautiously relative to its more established injectable-context research.

FA safety: FA-Conditional. Jojoba Seed Oil is present; check your own tolerance if you're fungal-acne-prone, though this ingredient is generally lower-risk than the Ethylhexyl Palmitate/Olivate ester cluster seen in other Medicube SKUs.

Assessment: Low. Once properly shaken and absorbed, this serum's lightweight finish rarely causes pilling.

Mitigation: shake thoroughly before use so the oil phase is fully re-incorporated rather than sitting on the skin surface unmixed, which is the main pilling risk with biphasic formulas.

Seeing two visible layers in the bottle is normal and expected for this biphasic formula — shake before use rather than treating it as separation-spoilage. A genuine color change, off smell distinct from the light citrus scent, or a layer that won't re-combine after thorough shaking signals actual degradation.

Storage: keep away from direct heat and sunlight; Mauritius's ambient bathroom humidity and heat can accelerate degradation of the peptide and PDRN components faster than a simpler formula.

Patch test: apply to the inner forearm, wait 24 hours; then behind the ear, wait another 24 hours; only then begin facial use — especially relevant here given the Bergamot Fruit Oil and multiple novel-to-some-users peptides.

72-hour barrier reset: if you experience an adverse reaction, STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY a gentle cleanser, plain moisturizer, and mineral SPF — no acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72 hours, reintroduce one product per 14 days.

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

1. Skipping the shake step and applying an unmixed, oil-heavy dose. 2. Assuming "13 peptides" means a stronger effect than a single well-dosed peptide product. 3. Skipping SPF given the Bergamot Fruit Oil's photosensitivity potential. 4. Layering directly with a separate Vitamin C product without separating by time of day. 5. Overlooking the PDRN/Collagen Extract content if avoiding animal-derived ingredients.

At 30ml used as 2-3 drops per application, twice daily, one bottle typically lasts around 6-8 weeks.

Reorder timing: plan to reorder about 1-2 weeks before your bottle runs out to allow for Mauritius shipping/processing time.

This serum is the hydration-plus-peptide-lane anchor of a routine — its job is multi-form hydration and mild firming/brightening support, sitting after toner and before moisturizer.

PM: 1. Cleanse → 2. Toner → 3. Hyaluronic Multi Peptide Serum (shaken well) → 4. Hyaluronic Moisturizing Capsule Cream (if used).

If you're in AC all day: seal this serum with a proper occlusive moisturizer, since its HA content can pull moisture from deeper skin layers in dry AC air. If you're also using a Vitamin C product, separate it by time of day from this serum's Copper Tripeptide-1. If you avoid animal-derived ingredients, this specific SKU is not a fit — consider a plant/ferment-based alternative instead.

Stock-true bundle: Hyaluronic Multi Peptide Serum + Hyaluronic Moisturizing Capsule Cream + Zero Foam Cleanser (all confirmed in stock) forms a complete same-family hydration routine.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with this serum, 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 avoid animal-derived ingredients, Medicube EXOSOME CICA AMPOULE (in stock, plant/ferment-based, no animal-derived ingredients found in its own declared INCI) delivers a comparable calming-hydration role without PDRN or Collagen Extract — the trade-off is you lose this serum's specific 13-peptide firming complex and Alpha-Arbutin brightening component.

Choose the Hyaluronic Multi Peptide Serum over the Exosome Cica Ampoule if you want broader pathway coverage: this serum combines hydration, peptide-driven firming support, and Alpha-Arbutin brightening in one step, while the ampoule is centella-calming-focused only.

If you want one product covering hydration, firming, and brightening, this serum is the more efficient pick. If you avoid animal-derived ingredients or fragrance oils, the ampoule is the safer choice regardless of your other concerns.

Don't upgrade to this serum if: you have a fish/seafood allergy, or you're strictly avoiding all essential oils.

If broad multi-benefit coverage in one step is your priority, this serum is worth choosing. If animal-derived-ingredient avoidance is your priority, the ampoule is sufficient and safer.

This product's PRIMARY function is: multi-form hyaluronic acid hydration plus a broad peptide/brightening support complex. You do NOT need this if you already own another hydrating peptide serum with a similar broad ingredient profile — finish that product first.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if run alongside another general hydration/peptide serum (redundant); Marginal Benefit alongside a dedicated single-active brightening or retinoid product (different, more concentrated pathway).

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 tips for this SKU: check that the two-phase separation is visible but not discolored on arrival, and look for Medicube's QR-verification code on the outer box (resolves at medicubeverify.com) — an absent or illegible code is the actual red flag.

Medicube is the flagship skincare/beauty-device brand of APR Corporation (KRX:278470), a Seoul-founded company (2014) that went public on the Korea Exchange in 2024. Medicube positions itself as a "medical beauty" brand, leaning heavily on PDRN (a regenerative ingredient with real but limited clinical history mostly from injectable/aesthetic-procedure dermatology) as its signature story.

This serum sits at an interesting cross-section of two of the brand's marketing angles — general "Hyaluronic" hydration branding and the PDRN Pink Collagen sub-line's signature actives — combined into one formula, though only the latter is disclosed in the brand's own full product name.

Reviewer summaries aggregated from Sam's Club, Hwahae, and Lemon8 describe this serum as very hydrating and plumping, with users noting improved moisture barrier feel and more even-looking skin tone — individual verbatim quotes were not independently re-confirmed by direct page fetch this round, so none are reproduced here.

Common praise: lightweight, non-sticky finish; noticeable plumping effect; a little goes a long way. Common complaints: one secondary source rated "irritation potential" as medium despite the same source calling it hypoallergenic — an internally inconsistent characterization worth treating cautiously rather than as a settled fact either way.

Sustainability: check the base of the bottle for its recycling code before disposal; not refillable.

Why does the product look separated in the bottle? This is a genuine biphasic (oil + serum) formula by design — shake well before each use to re-combine.

Is this vegan? No — it contains salmon-derived Sodium DNA (PDRN) and Collagen Extract.

Why does the brand call this a "PDRN Serum" but the store listing doesn't mention PDRN? The brand's own official product name is "Hyaluronic Multi Peptide PDRN Serum"; this specific store listing's title omits the PDRN mention even though the ingredient is present in the formula.

Do I need sunscreen with this? Yes, always — the Bergamot Fruit Oil is a possible photosensitizer, on top of standard daily SPF practice.

How is this different from the brand's Capsule Cream? This serum's Sodium Hyaluronate sits at a notably higher INCI position (more substantive dose) than the same ingredient's confirmed 10ppm trace placement in the separate Hyaluronic Moisturizing Capsule Cream.

Peptide

A short chain of amino acids that can signal skin cells to behave in specific ways, such as producing more collagen.

PDRN

Polydeoxyribonucleotide, a salmon-derived regenerative ingredient with clinical history mostly from injectable dermatology, adapted here topically.

Alpha-Arbutin

A brightening ingredient that inhibits melanin production, targeting brown/dark marks (PIH) rather than redness (PIE).

Biphasic

A formula with two visibly separate layers (typically oil and water) that must be shaken together before use.

Fungal Acne (FA)

A yeast-related breakout condition triggered by specific fatty-acid ester ingredients, distinct from bacterial acne.

Wudu

The Islamic ablution ritual requiring water to reach the skin — relevant to whether a skincare product's texture blocks that contact.

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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: normal-to-dry skin wanting one serum covering hydration, mild firming support, and mild brightening, who is not vegan/fish-avoidant and doesn't mind a real fragrance oil.

Key benefits: lightweight, non-sticky finish; broad ingredient coverage in one step; Sodium Hyaluronate sits at a more meaningful INCI position than in the brand's own Capsule Cream sibling.

Keep in mind: not vegan (salmon PDRN, Collagen Extract); contains Bergamot Fruit Oil, a real fragrance and possible photosensitizer; no individual active's percentage is brand-disclosed, so no single mechanism is confirmed at a clinical-strength dose.

Assessment: Not Suitable / Consult Oncologist. This product contains a real essential oil (Bergamot Fruit Oil) — not fragrance-free — which is commonly advised against for skin undergoing cancer treatment due to heightened sensitivity and photosensitivity risk during that time.

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