Medicube PDRN MILD CLEANSING OIL 195ml

Values You Can Trust: 100% Authentic Guarantee • Halal-Friendly* • FA-Conditional • Fragrance-Free

*Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data — see the Conscious and Permissible Formulation section below.

The empathy line: If you've ever scrubbed at your face with a water-based cleanser trying to get sunscreen off and ended up red and raw instead, an oil-first step exists specifically to stop you from needing to scrub at all.

Pros: a genuinely long, real oil-blend base (not a single mineral-oil filler); contains a real lipid-soluble BHA derivative for light exfoliation during the melt; emulsifies to a milk and rinses without a greasy film per brand and retailer descriptions.

Caveats: "PDRN" naming is not backed by a functional dose (0.2ppb); Ethylhexyl Palmitate sits at the very first INCI position — the strongest fungal-acne-trigger placement documented for this brand to date; no dedicated third-party review was found for this exact SKU.

In Mauritius heat, sunscreen and sebum bind to skin in a way plain water and a foaming cleanser alone often can't fully lift — so people scrub harder or wash more, which strips the acid mantle (target pH 4.5-5.5) and triggers the compensatory oiliness they're trying to avoid.

An oil-first step dissolves oil-soluble residue (sunscreen filters, sebum, makeup) on contact, using "like dissolves like" chemistry rather than friction — so the second cleanse (see Best Paired With below) has less work to do and can stay gentle.

Classification: GREEN. This is an oil-based cleansing step with no clinical-strength leave-on actives at a disclosed dose, and it is not youth-marketed. The Capryloyl Salicylic Acid content is undisclosed and rinsed off within a minute or two, posing negligible risk at any age past early adolescence.

1. When: PM (or AM if you slept in a night cream), as your first cleansing step.
2. How much: 1-2 pumps or a coin-size puddle in the palm.
3. How: Massage onto completely dry skin for 30-60 seconds, then add water gradually until it turns milky, then rinse.

The one rule: 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. [THIS PRODUCT] PDRN Mild Cleansing Oil — only if you slept in a heavy night cream or occlusive; otherwise skip to a single gentle cleanse in the AM.
2. Water-based cleanser (see Best Paired With).
3. Toner, serum, moisturizer.
4. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ — non-negotiable.

Mauritius humidity note: an oil-first AM step is optional for most people — plain sebum from an overnight barrier-only routine usually doesn't need an oil melt, but a rich night cream or balm does.

1. [THIS PRODUCT] PDRN Mild Cleansing Oil — on dry skin, massage 30-60 seconds, emulsify with water, rinse.
2. Water-based cleanser — second cleanse.
3. Toner, then any active-lane treatment.
4. Moisturizer to seal.

Skin-cycling placement: this oil cleanser is a foundational prep step, not an active lane — it belongs in every PM regardless of where you are in a 4-night exfoliation/retinoid/recovery cycle.

Emulsify first: massage onto completely dry skin and dry hands for 30-60 seconds before adding any water — adding water too early prevents the oil from properly binding to sunscreen/sebum residue.

Required skin state: dry face at the start; add water gradually at the end until the oil turns milky, then rinse thoroughly.

Cotton pad vs hands: hands deliver 100% of product and allow the massage step this format needs — don't substitute a cotton pad for the initial massage.

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 execution rules: viscosity ladder thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, 10-15 minutes before sunscreen if going outdoors. Default amounts: watery toner/essence 5-8 drops per layer; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops or 1 pump; eye product ½ rice-grain per eye; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; occlusive seal rice-grain to pea-size; sunscreen the 2-finger rule for the face (+1 finger for the neck). Hydrators sit best on slightly damp skin, retinoids on fully dry skin. If a routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers — never increase them.

AM Maximum Stack: (1) optional gentle rinse/cleanse — this product can fill this role if you slept in a heavy night product, (2) pH-prep toner, (3) hydrating toner layers, (4) essence, (5) mist, (6) booster/soothing serum, (7) one antioxidant lane, (8) one pigment-support active if AM-tolerated, (9) hydration serum lane, (10) one oil-control lane, (11) peptide/repair lane, (12) eye product, (13) moisturizer, (14) optional occlusive seal, (15) SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable), (16) lip SPF. In AM, prioritize comfort and SPF adherence over stacking — fewer layers often perform better in high humidity.

PM Maximum Stack: (1) optional micellar pre-cleanse, (2) oil cleanser/balm if wearing SPF or makeup — this product fills this role, (3) water cleanser (second cleanse), (4) pH-prep toner, (5) hydrating toner layers, (6) essence, (7) soothing/barrier serum, (8) anchor active of the night, (9) one non-conflicting targeted serum, (10) moisturizer, (11) optional sleeping mask, (12) optional occlusive seal, (13) spot treatment as needed, (14) lip sleeping mask. Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night — keep one lane per night.

One-lane rule: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration can always accompany. When unsure, default to the safest lane — barrier/hydration — and reduce layers.

As a rinse-off oil cleanser, this sits entirely before the leave-on viscosity ladder, not within it — it is removed with water and a second cleanse before any toner, serum, or cream begins.

Phase compatibility: an oil-phase-dominant emulsion with a small internal water/humectant phase and Polyglyceryl emulsifiers, formulated specifically to bind oil-soluble residue and then turn milky and rinse away — the opposite job of a leave-on oil, which is applied last to seal.

Before starting: no prerequisites — this is a foundational first-cleanse step.

Sunscreen, makeup, and sebum removal: the oil-and-ester blend dissolves oil-soluble residue on contact. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (undisclosed concentration) adds a mild lipid-soluble exfoliating effect during the brief contact window.

What this product cannot do: it cannot deliver a meaningful PDRN/regeneration effect at 0.2 parts per billion; it is not a standalone cleanse — used alone without a second water-based cleanse, an oil-only routine can leave an oil residue on some skin types; and it cannot substitute for daily SPF, only remove it at day's end.

Every pairing below is currently listed as status: active in the Adilsons catalog, checked for real inventory at the time of writing.

Second-cleanse water cleanser (one primary + alternatives, all in stock):

• Medicube PDRN Pink Glutathione Capsule Cleansing Foam 120g — same PDRN Pink family, a natural double-cleanse pair.
• Alt: Medicube PDRN Hydrating Gel Cleanser 200ml
• Alt: Medicube Zero Foam Cleanser 120g
• Alt: Medicube PDRN Pink Niacinamide Whip Cleanser 120g

Soothing toner to follow (one primary + alternatives, all in stock):

• Medicube PDRN Pink Cica Soothing Toner 250ml
• Alt: Medicube PDRN Pink Niacinamide Milky Toner 150ml
• Alt: Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Toning Gel Toner Pad 70ea
• Alt: Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0

AM sunscreen this oil is designed to remove at day's end (one primary + alternatives, all in stock):

• SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 50ml
• Alt: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics 50ml
• Alt: Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream 50ml
• Alt: SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF50+ PA++++ 50ml

Avoid direct combination with: using this as your only cleanse on a heavy-makeup or high-SPF day — pair with a second water-based cleanser rather than relying on oil alone.

MYTH: "Oil cleansers make oily skin oilier." REALITY: oil-based cleansers dissolve and rinse away, they don't sit on skin — "like dissolves like" chemistry actually removes excess sebum more completely than water-based surfactants alone.

MYTH: "This is named PDRN so it must deliver PDRN's regenerative benefits." REALITY: at 0.2 parts per billion, the PDRN content here is essentially undetectable — a naming choice, not a functional dose.

MYTH: "You need to add water right away to activate the cleanse." REALITY: adding water too early prevents the oil phase from fully binding to sunscreen/sebum — massage on dry skin first, then emulsify.

Hard water note: hard water in some Mauritius regions can leave a calcium-stearate film after the water-rinse step; a pH-adjusting toner afterward helps counteract that residue.

*This ingredient appears below the estimated 1% line in the INCI list, suggesting it is present at a trace/sub-efficacious concentration. Its inclusion may be primarily for marketing rather than clinical effect.

Full INCI list (source: WebSearch aggregation of retailer listings republishing this exact SKU's INCI; medium confidence, search-snippet reconstruction, no single canonical decoder page found):

Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Triethylhexanoin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisostearyl Malate, Sunflower Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Lithospermum Root Extract, Chamomile Flower Oil, Glycerin, Argan Kernel Oil, Oat Kernel Oil, Canola Seed Oil, Camellia Seed Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Coconut Palm Oil, Gluconolactone, Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Apple Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Purified Water, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Raspberry Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methylepoxidate Ferment, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium DNA (0.2ppb)*, Caprylyl Glycol.

Preservative system: Hydroxyacetophenone and Caprylyl Glycol form the preservative-support system found in the declared INCI — no parabens identified.

Fragrance status: Essential Oils Only — no explicit "Fragrance"/"Parfum" entry found in the reconstructed INCI, but Tea Tree Leaf Oil and Chamomile Flower Oil are both named aromatic oils present in the formula.

EU26 allergen screen: none individually named as a standalone EU26 allergen molecule in the reconstructed INCI; Tea Tree and Chamomile oils can carry trace natural allergens (e.g. Limonene, Linalool) that aren't broken out separately here. *Based on a search-snippet-reconstructed INCI, which may be incomplete. Patch test advised for essential-oil-sensitive individuals.

Alcohol disclosure: Fatty Alcohols Only — Stearyl Alcohol is present, which is moisturizing/emollient rather than drying; no Alcohol Denat. detected.

Halal status: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. Sodium DNA (fish/salmon-derived PDRN) is the one animal-sourced ingredient identified — fish is broadly considered halal-permissible across Islamic dietary schools, but this is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan status: Not vegan. Sodium DNA (salmon-derived PDRN) is animal-derived, even at its trace 0.2ppb dose.

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

Microplastic status: Microplastic-Free — no persistent synthetic polymer/microbead ingredients identified in the reconstructed INCI.

Classification: Not confirmed as a Korean MFDS Functional Cosmetic for this exact SKU — treated as General Cosmetic pending confirmation.

Clinical evidence: retailer marketing describes this product as "dermatologist-tested, non-comedogenic, and eye irritation tested." *Brand claims "Dermatologist Tested" but no publicly available study data, sample size, or testing protocol has been disclosed.

Evidence confidence: Marketing-Only* for the dermatologist-tested/non-comedogenic claims and for the PDRN content; Medium for the oil-cleanse mechanism itself, which is well-established chemistry independent of this specific brand's claims.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Conditional (higher-risk end). Ethylhexyl Palmitate sits at the very first INCI position — the strongest placement of this classic FA-triggering ester documented anywhere in this brand's catalog to date. Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, and Sorbitan Sesquioleate are also present. FA-prone users should patch test on the jawline before full-face use, even though contact time is brief.

Assessment: None. As a rinse-off first-cleanse product, this oil is fully removed with water and a second cleanse before any leave-on layer is applied.

Color baseline: a light, clear-to-pale oil. A shift to a darker, cloudy, or rancid-smelling oil signals that the plant-oil blend has oxidized — a genuine risk for formulas built on many unsaturated plant oils, and oxidized oils can generate free radicals rather than deliver benefit.

Storage: keep the bottle capped and away from direct sunlight and bathroom heat — Mauritius bathroom humidity and heat both accelerate oxidation of a plant-oil-heavy formula faster than a cool, dry cabinet would.

Spoilage signs: color darkening, a rancid or "off" smell replacing the expected mild oil scent, or separation that doesn't re-blend when shaken. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test: massage a small amount onto the inner forearm, leave for 30-60 seconds as you would on the face, emulsify and rinse, then check at 24 hours; fungal-acne-prone users should also spot-test on the jawline given the Ethylhexyl Palmitate content.

72-hour barrier reset (if adverse reaction occurs): STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY a gentle cleanser and plain moisturizer plus 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.

• Adding water before massaging in dry — this prevents the oil from properly binding sunscreen/sebum.
• Skipping the second, water-based cleanse — an oil-only cleanse can leave residue on some skin types.
• Buying this specifically for the PDRN content — 0.2ppb is not a functional dose.
• Ignoring new breakouts along the jawline/hairline without considering the Ethylhexyl Palmitate content.
• Storing the bottle in direct bathroom sunlight, accelerating oxidation of the plant-oil base.

Overuse threshold: using this as your only cleanse, or applying more than needed "to be thorough," doesn't improve the clean — it just leaves more residue for a second cleanse to handle, or none at all if skipped.

Usage math: at roughly 1-2 pumps per use and one PM use daily, a 195ml bottle provides approximately 90-120 uses.

Lifespan: at the recommended dosage, this lasts approximately 3-4 months of nightly use; using 2-3x the recommended amount shortens this substantially without improving the cleanse.

Reorder timing: reorder roughly 2 weeks before you expect to run out, to allow for delivery time.

This oil cleanser is the first half of a double cleanse — the bundle below builds the full step-by-step with in-catalog, currently stocked products.

Double-cleanse bundle (PM):

1. [THIS PRODUCT] PDRN Mild Cleansing Oil — massage on dry skin 30-60 seconds, emulsify, rinse.
2. Medicube PDRN Pink Glutathione Capsule Cleansing Foam — second cleanse, 60 seconds.
3. Medicube PDRN Pink Cica Soothing Toner — calm and rebalance.
4. Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream — seal overnight.

If you're fungal-acne-prone: patch test this formula first given the high-position Ethylhexyl Palmitate — if reactive, switch to the lighter alternatives in the Mindful Alternatives section below rather than pushing through irritation.

If you have hard-water tightness after the second cleanse: follow with a pH-adjusting toner before moving to serum.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with this cleansing oil, 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 the Ethylhexyl Palmitate content concerns you as a fungal-acne-prone user, or you simply want a same-role first-cleanse oil from another brand:

• SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil 200ml — a lighter-weight, differently-formulated first-cleanse oil.
• Alt: Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil Mild 200ml
• Alt: manyo Pure Cleansing Oil Deep Clean 200ml
• Alt: beplain Mung Bean Cleansing Oil 200ml

Mindful-use note: if you already own an oil cleanser that removes your sunscreen and makeup comfortably, there's no functional reason to switch to this one for its PDRN content specifically.

One-line thesis: Choose PDRN Mild Cleansing Oil over SKIN1004's Light Cleansing Oil if you want a richer, more emollient plant-oil blend and don't have a known fungal-acne sensitivity to Ethylhexyl Palmitate; choose the SKIN1004 alternative if you specifically want to minimize ester-based FA triggers.

Upgrade triggers (IF/THEN): if your skin is dry and you have no known fungal-acne sensitivity, THEN this richer oil blend is a reasonable pick. If you break out specifically along the hairline/jawline with oil cleansers, THEN switch to the SKIN1004 or Anua alternative and monitor.

Don't upgrade if: you already have a working oil cleanser with no reactivity — the core "dissolve and rinse" mechanism is shared across all of these, so switching without a specific reason gains little.

Decision close: if you match a known fungal-acne sensitivity, the alternative is the safer pick. If not, either performs the same core first-cleanse job.

This product's PRIMARY function is: dissolving oil-soluble sunscreen, makeup, and sebum as a first-cleanse step. You do NOT need this if you already own a working oil, balm, or micellar-based first cleanser — finish your current one before purchasing.

Inventory audit prompt: check whether you already have an open oil/balm cleanser; PAO is not confirmed for this SKU, so treat any half-used bottle nearing 6-12 months old, or showing color/smell changes, as due for replacement regardless.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if you already own another working oil-first cleanser (same mechanism). Marginal Benefit if you currently skip a first cleanse entirely and only use one water-based wash.

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 verification tips: scan the QR code on the inner box at medicubeverify.com; check for a legible embossed batch code near the packaging seam; confirm precise, correctly-spelled Korean and English labeling.

Medicube positions itself as a "medical beauty" brand pairing dermatology-adjacent actives with a wide portfolio of brightening ingredients sold across near-identical packaging formats. As with several other researched Medicube SKUs, this cleansing oil's own PDRN naming is not backed by a functional dose — worth knowing before shopping the rest of the catalog by name alone.

No dedicated, findable Reddit, Amazon, or YesStyle review specific to this exact SKU was located this session — retailer listing pages and general "dermatologist-tested" marketing copy were found, but not independent review coverage. Community reviews for this specific product were not yet available in our research at the time of writing.

Independent editorial coverage exists for sibling PDRN Pink products (e.g. DermApproved's review of the Glutathione Capsule Foam Cleanser), which found the brand's amino-acid/gentle formulation philosophy genuinely sound while flagging trace-dosed actives as overmarketed — a pattern this cleansing oil's own INCI (0.2ppb PDRN) is consistent with, though this is inference from a related product, not a review of this SKU itself.

Sustainability: check the packaging for local recycling symbols before disposal; refillable status not confirmed.

Does this oil remove waterproof sunscreen and makeup?

Yes — this is a standard first-step oil-cleanser format designed specifically for oil-soluble residue like sunscreen and waterproof makeup, per brand and retailer descriptions.

Is it safe for fungal-acne-prone skin?

Use with caution — Ethylhexyl Palmitate sits at the very first INCI position, the strongest FA-trigger placement seen in this brand's catalog to date. Patch test on the jawline first.

Does it actually deliver PDRN benefits?

No — the declared Sodium DNA (PDRN) concentration is 0.2 parts per billion, an essentially non-functional trace dose.

Do I need to double-cleanse after using this?

Yes, for most people — follow with a water-based cleanser to fully remove any residual oil film, especially on combination/oily skin.

Is it fragrance-free?

No explicit "Fragrance" INCI entry was found, but it does contain named aromatic oils (Tea Tree, Chamomile) that carry their own trace natural allergens.

Oil cleanser

A first-step cleanser that dissolves oil-soluble residue (sunscreen, makeup, sebum) using oil-based ingredients, then rinses away when emulsified with water.

Emulsify

The process of adding water to an oil cleanser so it turns milky and can rinse off cleanly instead of leaving a greasy film.

PDRN

Polydeoxyribonucleotide, also listed as "Sodium DNA" — a salmon-derived regenerative ingredient; here present at a trace, non-functional dose.

FA-Conditional

Contains ingredients some fungal-acne-prone users react to, but not universally reactive — patch test to confirm.

Estimated 1% Line

The point in an ingredient list below which each individual ingredient is estimated to make up less than 1% of the formula.

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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 a rich, thorough oil-first cleanse for sunscreen and makeup removal, especially as part of a matching PDRN Pink double-cleanse routine.

Key benefits: a genuinely long, real plant-oil blend; a real lipid-soluble BHA ester for light exfoliation during the melt; emulsifies cleanly without a greasy film per brand/retailer description.

Keep in mind: Ethylhexyl Palmitate sits at the first INCI position, a real fungal-acne consideration; the PDRN naming is not backed by a functional dose; no independent third-party review was found for this exact SKU.