Medicube Jelly Mist Serum with Kojic vs Eye Serum with Kojic: which should you buy?
A 2-in-1 vitamin C mist you can spray through the day against a targeted eye gel with retinol and caffeine.
The short answer
if you want a refreshing vitamin C layer you can use over the course of the day, including over makeup.
if the under-eye area is specifically what you are targeting and you are comfortable introducing a retinol product slowly.
Side by side
| medicube Jelly Mist Serum with Kojic | medicube Eye Serum with Kojic Acid | |
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| Price | $20.00 See on Amazon → | $18.90 See on Amazon → |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.6 | ★★★★☆ 4.4 |
| Review count | 457 | 980 |
| Key active | vitamin C | vitamin C |
| Format | serum | eye treatment |
| Size | 2.02 fl.oz | 1.01 fl.oz |
| Routine step | treat | treat |
| Best for | dullness | dullness |
| Sensitive-skin friendly | Contains actives, patch test | Contains actives, patch test |
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Our verdict
Same vitamin C thread, two different places on the face. The Jelly Mist Serum is a 2.02 fl oz 2-in-1 spray and serum at 4.6/5 from 456 reviewers, a hydrating, calming layer you can use as a daytime top-up. The Eye Serum is a 1.01 fl oz eye gel with vitamin C, retinol and caffeine, rated 4.4/5 from 980 reviewers, aimed at brightening, glow and firmness around the eye. The mist scores higher on a smaller base, the eye serum has more reviews at a lower score, so treat them as level and decide on placement instead. Take the eye serum only if the under-eye area is your actual concern, and note that it is not listed for sensitive skin and contains retinol, so introduce it slowly and keep it off the lash line. For general daytime brightening and comfort, the mist is the easier product to live with. Patch test either.
Which one is for you?
- Choose the Jelly Mist Serum if you want a refreshing vitamin C layer you can use over the course of the day, including over makeup. Read our full look at the medicube Jelly Mist Serum with Kojic →
- Choose the Eye Serum if the under-eye area is specifically what you are targeting and you are comfortable introducing a retinol product slowly. Read our full look at the medicube Eye Serum with Kojic Acid →
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the medicube Jelly Mist Serum with Kojic and the medicube Eye Serum with Kojic Acid?
A 2-in-1 vitamin C mist you can spray through the day against a targeted eye gel with retinol and caffeine.
Which is better, the medicube Jelly Mist Serum with Kojic or the medicube Eye Serum with Kojic Acid?
Neither is simply better; it depends on your skin and goal. Choose the Jelly Mist Serum if you want a refreshing vitamin C layer you can use over the course of the day, including over makeup. Choose the Eye Serum if the under-eye area is specifically what you are targeting and you are comfortable introducing a retinol product slowly.
Can I use the medicube Jelly Mist Serum with Kojic and the medicube Eye Serum with Kojic Acid together?
Often yes. If they sit at different routine steps you can layer them lightest to heaviest, and if they do the same job you would usually pick one. Introduce new actives one at a time and patch test first.
Prices are the Amazon price on the date shown next to each product.
Prices move around, so always confirm on Amazon before deciding. Browse more options in Brightening (Vita C & Kojic) or see the whole The Medicube Range department.