medicube | Beauty & Personal Care > Skin Care > Face > Cleansers > Gels
1. Product Information
medicube's PDRN Jelly to Foam Cleanser is a Korean low-pH gel cleanser that converts from a jelly texture to a soft foam under water. It is positioned as a barrier-first daily cleanser for all skin types: the brand's claims centre on oil-and-moisture balance, LHA for gentle exfoliation and pore care, and a repair complex built from PDRN and collagen supported by ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin and panthenol. The listing sells a 6.76 oz (200 ml) tube, states it is free from artificial colours and fragrances, and cites a low-irritation clinical trial run by an external research centre.
The texture is the selling point as much as the formula. It starts as a firm jelly, lathers into a dense foam, and is meant to rinse without the tight, squeaky after-feel of a high-pH foam cleanser — the brand's low-pH claim is the mechanism behind that promise. In a routine it is a second-step cleanser: it removes sunscreen and light makeup residue, and it is formulated to leave the barrier intact enough that a hydrating toner follows rather than a recovery step.
1.1 Product Gallery
Listing imagery published for this ASIN. The listing exposed 6 gallery images and no buyer-uploaded photos at capture time.
1.2 Specification Sheet
| Brand | medicube |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 6.76 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 1.57 x 1.57 x 7.48 inches |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Item Dimensions | 1.57 x 1.57 x 7.48 inches |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Product Dimensions | 1.57 x 1.57 x 7.48 inches; 6.76 ounces |
| Item model number | medicube0104 |
| Manufacturer | APR |
| ASIN | B0F83N244B |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,771 in Beauty & Personal Care; #9 in Facial Cleansing Gels |
1.3 What the Brand Claims
- Oil and Moisture Balance: Formulated to help maintain the skin’s natural barrier while balancing oil and hydration, leaving your complexion feeling healthy, refreshed, and comfortably nourished.
- Gentle Exfoliation & Deep Pore Care: Contains LHA to gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells, helping to refine skin texture and maintain a balanced, smooth complexion.
- Radiance and Moisture-Booster: Powered by 99% Purity PDRN and Collagen to support a radiant, healthy-looking complexion. Enriched with Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, and Panthenol to help protect the skin’s moisture barrier.
- "Mild, Low-pH Formula for All Skin Types: Formulated with a mild, low-pH formula tested for low irritation. Free from artificial colors and fragrances. *Clinical Trial Tested by the 'Cutis Biomedical Research Center' / Results may vary depending on individual skin types."
2. Product Rating and Customer Voice
The rating base here is mid-sized rather than thin, which makes the star distribution meaningful and the aspect table worth reading closely. Individual review bodies were not rendered during this capture, so this section works from the aggregate rating, the published histogram and the listing's own review-summary widget.
2.1 Star Distribution
Shares are the rounded percentages published on the listing; buckets of 0% do not prove that no such rating exists.
2.2 What Customers Say
Customers find this cleanser effective, noting it removes makeup without over-drying and leaves skin feeling soft and fresh. The product receives positive feedback for its value, with customers appreciating that it's much cheaper than other recommended cleansers. The lathering experience is positive, with customers noting it creates plenty of foam. While some customers report it doesn't irritate their skin, others experience breakouts. The fragrance receives mixed reactions, with some finding it pleasant while others describe it as terrible.
2.3 Aspect-Level Sentiment
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Negative | Positive share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| effectiveness | 302 | 271 | 31 | 90% |
| moisturizing | 261 | 227 | 34 | 87% |
| gentleness | 135 | 114 | 21 | 84% |
| skin feel | 73 | 70 | 3 | 96% |
| value for money | 66 | 55 | 11 | 83% |
| fragrance | 64 | 44 | 20 | 69% |
| skin irritation | 61 | 32 | 29 | 52% |
| lathering | 52 | 45 | 7 | 87% |
The headline is strong: 84% five-star against 5% in the two lowest buckets. But the aspect table is unusually informative for this ASIN because it contains one aspect that is genuinely split rather than merely soft. Skin irritation sits at 61 mentions with a 52% positive share — 29 negative mentions against 32 positive. That is a coin-flip, not a tail, and it is the single most important number in this section.
The rest of the table is healthy. Effectiveness leads on volume with 302 mentions at 90% positive, moisturising follows at 261 mentions and 87%, and skin feel is the highest-scoring aspect in the set at 96% across 73 mentions — which is exactly what a jelly-to-foam texture is engineered to win. Lathering at 87% confirms the foam mechanic works as advertised.
Two softer signals line up with each other. Fragrance sits at 69% across 64 mentions, and skin irritation at 52% across 61 mentions: the same cohort complaining about scent is plausibly the same cohort reporting reactions. That is consistent with the ingredient list, which carries rosemary leaf oil and peppermint leaf oil even though the source's fragrance-free badge holds — the badge reflects the absence of a declared parfum, not the absence of volatile plant oils. Buyers with reactive skin should read those two positions rather than the badge alone.
Value for money at 83% is worth noting because this is a mid-priced import with a small bottle count. The practical read is a product that delivers on texture and cleansing and is let down for a minority by scent and tolerability, not by performance.
3. Product Ingredients
The ingredient layer draws on the only channel that returned a complete table. The COSDNA channel was blocked at the verification layer during this capture and contributed nothing; all 36 rows come from Skinsort. Note one naming difference worth stating plainly: the listing calls this a Jelly to Foam Cleanser, while the database entry is filed as a PDRN Hydrating Gel Cleanser. The two describe the same product — same brand, same PDRN positioning, same 36-ingredient low-pH gel base — and the entry was accepted on that basis rather than on an exact title match.
3.1 Claim Matrix: What’s Inside
Each row is the source’s own verdict. A NO row means the claim does not hold for this formula.
3.2 Ingredient Classification by Level
Classification rule: each ingredient is assigned to one of four functional levels from its published function label. The levels describe the role a material plays in the formula, not its safety.
| Functional level | Count | Share | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrier & Hydration Core | 25 | 69% | Water, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Cyanocobalamin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Panthenol, Sodium DNA 0.001%, Niacinamide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Cleansing & Emulsifying System | 5 | 14% | Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, C12-13 Alketh-9, Hydrogenated Lecithin |
| Formula Support | 4 | 11% | Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil |
| Unclassified Function | 2 | 6% | Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone |
3.3 Risk Band Coverage
The classification map reads like a modern Korean barrier cleanser rather than a classic foam. The cleansing and emulsifying block is mild by construction: disodium cocoamphodiacetate and cocamidopropyl betaine as the amphoteric pair, potassium cocoyl glycinate as an amino-acid surfactant, with sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, C12-13 alketh-9 and hydrogenated lecithin doing the emulsifying work. There is no sulfate in the list at all, which is why the sulfate-free badge holds here where it failed on the comparison product.
The barrier and hydration core is the largest block and the reason the formula can claim twelve benefits credibly: glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, panthenol, sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, caprylyl glycol, hydrolyzed collagen, five separate ceramides (NP, AS, NS, EOP, AP), adansonia seed oil and tocopherol. A five-ceramide profile in a rinse-off cleanser is unusual and is the most defensible part of the formula. Formula support is small and conventional: citric acid for pH, disodium EDTA as chelator, sodium chloride for viscosity, 1,2-hexanediol and ethylhexylglycerin as the preservative pair.
The actives sit late but are real. Niacinamide at position 23, capryloyl salicylic acid (LHA) at 24 as the exfoliating agent the marketing leads with, and sodium DNA — the PDRN of the product name — at position 22 with a declared 0.001%. That last number is the one to hold onto: the headline ingredient is present at one part per hundred thousand, so the repair story rests far more on the ceramide and hyaluronic load than on PDRN itself.
Coverage is thin where it matters for risk reading. Only 4 of 36 ingredients carry a rating: glycerin, panthenol and sodium hyaluronate at 0/0, and tocopherol at a printed range of 0-3 on both columns, judged here on the upper bound. The other 32 are unrated, which is missing data and not a clean result. The two botanical oils — rosemary leaf and peppermint leaf, both at positions 18 and 26 — are the ingredients most likely to explain the split irritation aspect in section 2, and neither carries a published rating.
3.4 Benefit Claims and Ingredient Backing
| Benefit | Description | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrating | Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin. | 16 ingredients |
| Barrier Repair | Strengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier. | 12 ingredients |
| Anti-Aging | Softens lines and helps skin look youthful. | 11 ingredients |
| Redness Reducing | Soothes visible redness and calms irritation. | 8 ingredients |
| Reduces Irritation | Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience. | 7 ingredients |
| Scar Healing | Improves the look of marks and scars. | 4 ingredients |
| Brightening | Restores radiance to dull, tired skin. | 3 ingredients |
| Dark Spots | Fades dark spots for even skin tone. | 3 ingredients |
| Acne Fighting | Fights acne and helps prevent breakouts. | 2 ingredients |
| Good For Oily Skin | Balances oil and helps reduce shine. | 2 ingredients |
| Reduces Large Pores | Minimizes the look of enlarged pores. | 2 ingredients |
| Skin Texture | Smooths rough patches and refines texture. | 1 ingredient |
3.5 Concerns Flagged by the Source
- May Worsen Rosacea — Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen Eczema — May worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen Irritation — May cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
These are ingredient-class warnings, not predictions about this product or about any individual user.
3.6 Complete Ingredient List
36 of 36 ingredients captured, in declared order. Comedogenic and irritancy are read low-is-safer; EM means the source published no rating, which is missing data rather than a zero.
| # | Ingredient (INCI) | Function | Comedogenic | Irritancy | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Skin Conditioning · Solvent | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 2 | Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate | Cleansing · Foam Boosting · Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 3 | Glycerin | Humectant · Skin Conditioning · Skin Protecting | 0 | 0 | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 4 | Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate | Emulsifying | EM | EM | Cleansing & Emulsifying System |
| 5 | Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Cleansing · Foam Boosting · Surfactant | EM | EM | Cleansing & Emulsifying System |
| 6 | Sodium Chloride | Masking | EM | EM | Formula Support |
| 7 | Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer | EM | EM | EM | Unclassified Function |
| 8 | Citric Acid | Buffering · Chelating · Masking | EM | EM | Formula Support |
| 9 | 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin Conditioning · Solvent | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 10 | Caprylyl Glycol | Emollient · Humectant · Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 11 | Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate | Surfactant | EM | EM | Cleansing & Emulsifying System |
| 12 | Hydroxyacetophenone | Antioxidant | EM | EM | Unclassified Function |
| 13 | Dipropylene Glycol | Humectant · Masking · Solvent | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 14 | C12-13 Alketh-9 | Emulsifying | EM | EM | Cleansing & Emulsifying System |
| 15 | Hydroxyethyl Urea | Humectant · Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 16 | Disodium EDTA | Chelating | EM | EM | Formula Support |
| 17 | Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 18 | Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil | Masking · Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 19 | Cyanocobalamin | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 20 | Hydrolyzed Collagen | Emollient · Humectant · Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 21 | Panthenol | Skin Conditioning | 0 | 0 | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 22 | Sodium DNA 0.001% | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 23 | Niacinamide | Smoothing | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 24 | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Exfoliating · Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 25 | Tocopherol | Antioxidant · Masking · Skin Conditioning | 0-3 | 0-3 | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 26 | Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil | Masking | EM | EM | Formula Support |
| 27 | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Humectant · Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 28 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Masking · Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 29 | Ceramide NP | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 30 | Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil | Emollient | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 31 | Hydrogenated Lecithin | Emulsifying | EM | EM | Cleansing & Emulsifying System |
| 32 | Ceramide As | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 33 | Ceramide Ns | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 34 | Ceramide EOP | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 35 | Ceramide AP | Skin Conditioning | EM | EM | Barrier & Hydration Core |
| 36 | Sodium Hyaluronate | Humectant | 0 | 0 | Barrier & Hydration Core |
4. Product Price
Price tracking for this ASIN is thinner than the product's sales volume would suggest. The tracker has monitored it since July 2025 — a little over fifteen months — and only one of the three price channels has ever recorded a value.
4.1 Price History Summary
| Price type | Lowest ever | Highest ever | Current | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 3rd Party New | $14.90 (2026-09-21) | $34.99 (2025-09-24) | $16.90 (2026-09-28) | $20.41 |
| 3rd Party Used | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
The source labels the third column “Current +”. The plus sign is a page control, not part of the value. A current price carries the date it was last observed, not a live quote; the most recent observation here is 2026-09-28, 32 day(s) before this report.
4.2 Price Comparison Across Benchmarks
Every bar is a transcribed figure from the table above, compared side by side across price types.
4.3 Current Price Position
| Price type | vs lowest | vs highest | vs average | vs list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Party New | +13.4% | -51.7% | -17.2% | -15.5% |
Derived here from the transcribed values; these percentages are not published by the source.
4.4 Price Trend
The source publishes five values per price type and no observation-level table, so this line connects the three dated points that exist. It shows the direction between recorded extremes, not the true path of the price.
The first structural fact is that Amazon itself has never held this buy box in the tracker's record: the Amazon channel shows no data for lowest, highest, current and average. Every observation belongs to 3rd Party New. That is not a gap in the capture, it is a finding — the listing sells through marketplace sellers, and any assumption that Amazon's own price anchors this product is wrong.
Within the channel that does have data, the range is wide and the current price sits low in it. The all-time range runs from $14.90 in September 2026 to $34.99 in September 2025, a spread of $20.09, or 135% of the low. The current $16.90 is 13.4% above the all-time low and 17.2% below the $20.41 average, which puts it in the bottom third of the observed band rather than at a typical level.
The high is almost certainly an artefact of the launch window. $34.99 was recorded on 24 September 2025, roughly two and a half months after monitoring began, which is the classic pattern of an introductory or reseller listing rather than a market price. It is reported as published, but it should not drive conclusions: without it the average would sit far closer to the current price, and the apparent discount from average would largely disappear.
The practical read is a product in price discovery. A young ASIN with one live channel, a launch-date spike and a recent low 13% below current means the honest statement is that $16.90 is competitive but not the floor — the floor was touched five weeks ago at $14.90. One caution on freshness: the current value was last observed on 28 September 2026, 32 days before this report, which exceeds the point at which a price should be re-verified before any purchase decision.
5. Method, Confidence and Limits
| Element | Confidence | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Price and list price | High | Rendered on a US-context page with a New York delivery ZIP, native USD |
| Rating and star histogram | High | Published aggregate on the listing |
| Aspect-level sentiment | Medium-High | Listing's own summary widget; mention counts are model-derived |
| Individual review text | Not available | No review bodies rendered at capture |
| Buyer photos | Not available | No image tiles rendered at capture |
| Ingredient table | Medium-High | Single complete channel (36 of 36); product-name mapping disclosed |
| Ingredient risk ratings | Low | Only 4 of 36 rows carry a rating |
| Price history | Medium | One live channel only, 32-day stale current value, launch-date high |
| Specifications | High | Transcribed from the listing's detail table |
This report is a single snapshot taken on 30 October 2026 from a US delivery context. The price history is materially weaker for this ASIN than for a mature listing: one channel has data, the current value is over a month old, and the all-time high coincides with the launch window. Rank, price and review counts move between captures. No reviewer identity appears anywhere in this report by design. The ingredient analysis rests on one database because the second was unreachable, and an unrated ingredient is reported as unrated, never as zero risk. Nothing here is a regulatory or dermatological determination.