[Drop and Shine] A lightweight, non-sticky toner that helps fade and brighten the look of dark areas and boosts clarity—for visibly healthier, glowing skin. [Refine Texture, Reveal Glow] Powered by Glycolic Acid, this toner gently exfoliates and refines rough skin — leaving your skin visibly smoother, softer, and visibly more balanced....
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Confidence: high[Drop and Shine] A lightweight, non-sticky toner that helps fade and brighten the look of dark areas and boosts clarity—for visibly healthier, glowing skin. [Refine Texture, Reveal Glow] Powered by Glycolic Acid, this toner gently exfoliates and refines rough skin — leaving your skin visibly smoother, softer, and visibly more balanced.
Specification ledger
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | medicube |
| Item Form | Toner |
| Skin Type | All |
| Product Benefits | Softening |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Cleansing, Toning, Softening, Exfoliating |
| Item Volume | 250 ml |
| Item Weight | 0.25 kg |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Product Dimensions | 2.17 x 2.17 x 7.17 inches; 8.82 ounces |
| Item model number | MED-TON-003 |
| Date First Available | June 13, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | APR |
| ASIN | B0FD3HXCWZ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,275 in Beauty & Personal Care; #26 in Facial Toners & Astringents |
Listing highlights
- [Drop and Shine] A lightweight, non-sticky toner that helps fade and brighten the look of dark areas and boosts clarity—for visibly healthier, glowing skin.
- [Refine Texture, Reveal Glow] Powered by Glycolic Acid, this toner gently exfoliates and refines rough skin — leaving your skin visibly smoother, softer, and visibly more balanced.
- [Advanced Formula] A potent blend of Kojic Acid, Turmeric, Glycolic Acid, and Niacinamide that works in harmony to exfoliate, smooth, and brighten overall skin tone—revealing a clearer, more radiant, glass-like complexion.
- [Multi-Use for Face & Body] Glow doesn’t stop at your face. Apply to underarms, elbows, knees—anywhere you want smoother tone and texture. The hands-free tip delivers powerful ingredients directly to skin while keeping them fresh and protected.
Rating & customer voice
Confidence: high (aggregate) / medium (aspects)Figure 2.1 - Star-rating distribution; the red rule marks the overall 4.5/5 score mapped onto the 0-100% axis.
Figure 2.2 - Review-aspect sentiment lollipop: share of positive mentions per aspect.
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Negative | Positive share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| effectiveness | 163 | 127 | 36 | 78% |
| skin benefits | 52 | 43 | 9 | 83% |
| skin appearance | 51 | 45 | 6 | 88% |
| skin irritation | 41 | 17 | 24 | 41% |
| scent | 18 | 6 | 12 | 33% |
| routine | 13 | 9 | 4 | 69% |
| texture | 10 | 9 | 1 | 90% |
Ingredient register
Confidence: high31 ingredients in the merged register (COSDNA + SkinSort × 30 + COSDNA × 1). COSDNA record “Medicube Kojic Acid Turmeric Smoothing Toner for Face & Body” - 31 ingredients, posted 2025-10-04 (source: Packaging).
What’s inside — SkinSort badges
Key ingredients
- Hyaluronic Acid complex (5 forms)
- Antioxidants - Curcuma Longa 0.1%, Kojic Acid 0.01%
- AHA - Glycolic Acid
- Niacinamide
- Ceramides - Ceramide NP
- Exfoliators - Glycolic Acid
SkinSort verdict
MediCube Kojic Acid Turmeric Resurfacing Toner · brand origin South Korea · community leans 21 loves / 4 avoids / 5 neutral.
Benefits (ingredient counts)
| Benefit | n |
|---|---|
| Hydrating | 15 |
| Scar Healing | 10 |
| Barrier Repair | 10 |
| Anti-Aging | 8 |
| Reduces Irritation | 6 |
| Redness Reducing | 5 |
| Brightening | 3 |
| Dark Spots | 3 |
| Acne Fighting | 2 |
| Good For Oily Skin | 2 |
| Reduces Large Pores | 2 |
| Skin Texture | 2 |
Concerns (may worsen)
| Concern | n |
|---|---|
| May Worsen Irritation | 1 |
| May Worsen Rosacea | 1 |
Formulation roles across the ingredient list
Figure 3.1 - Dominant formulation role by position band (head / middle / base of the INCI list).
Exposure-level profile
Figure 3.2 - Count of ingredients per CosDNA exposure band (comedogenic “acne”, irritant, safety). Blank ratings are excluded.
Merged ingredient table
| Ingredient | Functions (CosDNA / SkinSort) | Role | Acne | Irr | Safety | Level | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Solvent / Skin Conditioning, Solvent | Base / Solvent | - | - | 1 | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Niacinamide | Skin conditioning / Smoothing | Other | - | 1 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Glycolic Acid | Exfoliator, Whitening / Buffering, Exfoliating | Exfoliant / Active Acid | - | 3-6 | - | Moderate | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Solvent / Skin Conditioning, Solvent | Preservative / Chelator | - | 1 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Sodium Hydroxide | pH Adjusters / Buffering | pH / Texture | - | 1-4 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| C12-14 Alketh-12 | Emulsifier / Emulsifying | Emulsifier / Surfactant | - | 1-2 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Curcuma Longa Root Extract 0.1% | Fragrance / Antioxidant, Masking, Perfuming | Antioxidant | - | 1 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | (none listed) / Skin Conditioning | Preservative / Chelator | - | 2 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract | Skin conditioning / Skin Conditioning | Botanical / Ferment | - | 1 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Adenosine | (none listed) / Skin Conditioning | Soothing / Repair | - | 1 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Dextrin | Viscosity Control / Absorbent | pH / Texture | - | 1 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Kojic Acid | Whitening / Antioxidant | Exfoliant / Active Acid | - | 7 | - | High caution | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Monascus Extract | Skin conditioning / Skin Conditioning | Botanical / Ferment | - | 1 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | Fragrance, Emollient, Plant extract / Masking, Perfuming, Tonic | Barrier / Lipid | - | 2 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil | Fragrance / Masking, Perfuming | Botanical / Ferment | - | 3-4 | - | Moderate | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Allantoin | Skin conditioning, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-allergic / Skin Conditioning, Protecting, Soothing | Soothing / Repair | 0 | 0 | 1 | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Panthenol | Antistatic, Skin conditioning, Moisturizer, Anti-inflammatory / Skin Conditioning | Soothing / Repair | 0 | 0 | 1 | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Glycerin | Solvent, Viscosity Control, Skin conditioning, Moisturizer / Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Protecting | pH / Texture | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Butylene Glycol | Solvent, Fragrance, Viscosity Control, Skin conditioning, Moisturizer / Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning | pH / Texture | 1 | 0 | 1 | Moderate | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Fragrance, Skin conditioning / Masking, Skin Conditioning | Barrier / Lipid | 1 | - | 1 | Moderate | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract | Skin conditioning / Antimicrobial | Botanical / Ferment | - | 1 | - | Gentle | COSDNA |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | Emulsifier / Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning | Barrier / Lipid | - | 1-2 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Skin conditioning, Moisturizer / Humectant, Skin Conditioning | Hydration | 0 | 0 | 1 | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Ceramide NP | Moisturizer / Skin Conditioning | Barrier / Lipid | - | 1 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate | (none listed) / (none listed) | Hydration | - | 1 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | Viscosity Control, Moisturizer / Humectant | pH / Texture | - | 1 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Skin conditioning, Moisturizer / Humectant, Skin Conditioning | Hydration | - | 1 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Moisturizer / Humectant, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning | Hydration | - | 1 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer | Skin conditioning, Moisturizer / Humectant, Skin Conditioning | Hydration | - | 1 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate | Skin conditioning / Skin Conditioning | Hydration | - | 1 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
| Potassium Hyaluronate | (none listed) / Skin Conditioning | Hydration | - | 1 | - | Gentle | COSDNA + SkinSort |
Price & market history
Confidence: high| Price type | Lowest ever | Average | Current | Highest ever |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | - | - | - | - |
| 3rd Party New | $14.20 (2026-07-27) | $16.72 | $18.30 (2026-08-31) | $20.80 (2025-08-28) |
| 3rd Party Used | - | - | - | - |
Figure 4.1 - Price comparison across the price-history table: lowest ever, average, current and highest ever per price type (USD).
Figure 4.2 - Dated price observations (lowest, highest and current points per channel) as a step timeline; drag to zoom.
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Confidence: high

