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Capsule Cream with Deep Vitamin C | Liposome Vitamin C Golden Capsule for Radiance & Firm-Looking Skin | Hydrating Glow Gel Texture | Korean Skincare, 1.94 oz
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Capsule Cream with Deep Vitamin C | Liposome Vitamin C Golden Capsule for Radiance & Firm-Looking Skin | Hydrating Glow Gel Texture | Korean Skincare, 1.94 oz

4.6 / 5 ★★★★★ 14,530 ratings
20K+ bought #4 in Face Moisturizers Amazon, 2026-08-01
Quick verdict

A excellent, 4.6-star moisturizer built around vitamin C. Best for dullness.

$19.90$21.90-9%

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Overview

The hero ingredient is vitamin C, and you use it as your daily moisturizer. With an excellent 4.6 out of 5 from over 15k ratings, it is one of the best-reviewed brightening (vita c & kojic) in the range. It is one of the gentler options in the range, so it suits most skin types including sensitive skin.

Pros

  • Excellent 4.6/5 rating from 15k shoppers
  • Built around vitamin C, a genuinely on-trend active
  • Gentle enough for daily use on most skin types
  • Lightweight texture that layers cleanly under other products

Cons

  • Priced above the cheapest options in the range
  • As a food-and-cosmetic product, results vary from person to person

At a glance

TypeBrightening (Vita C & Kojic)
Key ingredientvitamin C
Formatmoisturizer
Size1.94 oz
Routine stepMoisturizer
Best for skin typeDry, Sensitive, Combination, Normal
Sensitive-skin friendlyYes, one of the gentler picks
Rating4.6 / 5 from 14,530 ratings

What buyers actually say

We read a sample of the Amazon reviews for this product and describe the pattern in our own words. It is a sample, not a survey of all 14,530 ratings, and we do not reproduce customer reviews.

Eleven reviews in our sample, nine of them five stars. The recurring praise is sensory as much as functional: a light citrus scent, capsules that break down into the gel base, and skin that looks brighter and more hydrated by the next morning. Several reviewers use it as a night step and layer sunscreen over it in the day. Two friction points appear even in positive reviews. The scoop-and-mix routine annoys some, with one reviewer simply blending the whole jar into a single cream, and the finish stays tacky for ten to fifteen minutes, which reviewers with oily skin flag as the likely dealbreaker.

Praised for

  • Fresh citrus scent that is not overpowering
  • Visible brightness and glow the next morning
  • Capsules dissolve easily into the gel
  • Long-lasting hydration through the day

Criticised for

  • Tacky finish that takes time to settle
  • Scoop-and-mix application feels fussy
  • Likely too rich for oily skin
  • Requires a learning curve to use correctly

How the ratings break down

Amazon's own star distribution for this product, read on 2026-08-02. We show the one-star share too, because an average alone hides it.

5 star 82%
4 star 9%
3 star 4%
2 star 2%
1 star 3%

What is vitamin C?

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps brighten dull skin, even out tone and protect against daily environmental stress when paired with sunscreen.

Ingredients, as listed by Medicube

Taken from Medicube's own product page on 2026-08-02. We have not verified it against a physical pack, and formulations change by market and batch. If an ingredient matters to you, check the pack itself.

Show the full ingredient list (62 ingredients)

Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Glycerin, Water, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycereth-26, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arginine, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Simethicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Fragrance, Polyacrylate-13, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Disodium EDTA, Polyisobutene, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, Gluconolactone, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Alpha-Arbutin, Panthenol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pentylene Glycol, Ferulic acid, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Bisabolol, Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Pyridoxine, Ubiquinone, Biotin, Folic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Cyanocobalamin, Thiamine HCl, Riboflavin, Linoleic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Rutin, Hydroxycinnamic Acid

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Key features

Frequently asked questions

Is the medicube Capsule Cream with Deep Vitamin C good for sensitive skin?

Yes, it is one of the gentler options in the range and suits most skin types, including sensitive skin. As always, patch test first.

How do you use the medicube Capsule Cream with Deep Vitamin C?

Use it as the last step of your routine (before sunscreen in the morning). Follow the directions on the pack, and always finish your morning routine with sunscreen.

Is the medicube Capsule Cream with Deep Vitamin C worth it?

For the price, it is an easy recommendation: 4.6 out of 5 from a large number of shoppers, doing a clear job in the routine. Results vary from person to person, so manage expectations.

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