Here at NBC Selected, we’ve tested hundreds of skin care brands, so it takes a lot to impress us.Several of our editors are fans of Medicube, a Korean beauty brand that rose to viral fame on social media in recent years for its “glass skin” effect (people especially love its toner pads and collagen cream).
But how does the rest of its collection compare to its most popular products? We tested dozens of Medicube products, including moisturizers, serums, toners and skin care tools, for over four months to narrow down the ones actually worth buying (and what could use an improvement).Selected.Our top picksBest cleanserMedicube Zero Pore Clear Blue Capsule Facial Deep Cleanser$14.90$20.00AmazonLearn moreBest tonerMedicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0$undefined$18.90AmazonLearn moreBest serumMedicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum$undefined$18.90AmazonLearn moreBest face maskMedicube Collagen Night Wrapping Face Mask$undefined$19.00AmazonLearn moreBest moisturizerMedicube Collagen Jelly Cream$undefined$14.90AmazonLearn moreBest sunscreenMedicube Collagen Glow Sunscreen SPF 50$18.90$21.90AmazonLearn moreSee 4 MoreRelatedselectedselectedWhat is centella asiatica? Everything you need to know about the popular K-beauty ingredientWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.Our honest review of MedicubeBest toners we testedMedicube Zero Pore Pad 2.032,074 Amazon Reviews$18.90Amazon$20.99Target$21.00UltaWhat to knowWhat we likeWorks for different skin typesNo burning or stingingBudget-friendlySomething to noteCan be hard to remove padsMedicube’s Zero Pore Pads are a favorite among our editors, who say they’re gentle, exfoliating and hydrating all at once.Courtesy Zoe MalinAll of our editors have one favorite product in common: these TikTok-beloved toner pads.“This is one of those viral beauty products I couldn’t escape on social media and eventually, I decided to see what all of the fuss was about.
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