Medicube Vita A Retinal Volume Booster Serum

Overview

You use it as a targeted treatment step. With a strong 4.4 out of 5 from 158 ratings, it is a well-liked pick. It is one of the gentler options in the range, so it suits most skin types including sensitive skin.

The summary above follows how Medicube markets this product. We also read the published ingredient list line by line, and it tells a different story: what the ingredient order actually says.

At a glance

How the ratings break down

Amazon's own star distribution for this product, read on 2026-10-28. We show the one-star share too, because an average alone hides it.

8% of these ratings are one or two stars. That is about typical for the Medicube range, where the median is 6%.

We cannot tell you what those reviewers said. Amazon.com now requires an account to open the full review list, so the critical reviews are not readable from a public page. We would rather say that than guess.

Ingredients, as listed by Medicube

Taken from Medicube's own product page on 2026-10-18. 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 (75 ingredients)

Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Panthenol, Cetearyl Olivate, Tapioca Starch, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Retinal, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Adenosine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cholesterol, Propanediol, Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Phytate, Allantoin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Cyclodextrin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Retinol, Retinyl Acetate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Tocopherol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Ceramide NP, Angelica Archangelica Root Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Carnosine, Collagen, Chitosan, Squalane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Octanediol

What the ingredient order actually tells you

• The '4X retinoid' claim checks out: there are four vitamin A entries. Retinal sits 26th of 75, then retinol 55th, retinyl acetate 56th and hydroxypinacolone retinoate 57th. Retinal, the one the listing quantifies at 0.15%, is also the best placed.
• Volufiline is a supplier's blend of a plant extract in an oil carrier, so the 5% on the listing describes the blend. The extract itself, anemarrhena root, sits 51st, and the micro spicules, hydrolyzed sponge, sit 60th, far lower than in Medicube's spicule-led serums.
• The base is a cream-serum: hydrogenated polyisobutene third, a triglyceride fourth and cetearyl alcohol sixth, with niacinamide seventh and panthenol 11th.
• No fragrance entry appears, but five scent-bearing oils do: amyris 47th, angelica root 62nd, galbanum 64th, bitter orange leaf 65th and jasmine 66th. The listing calls the serum suitable for sensitive skin, and this is the line on the list to weigh against that.

Our read

A genuine retinal serum, with four retinoids as advertised, in a creamy base with niacinamide high up. The plumping story leans on Volufiline, whose anemarrhena extract sits 51st, and the spicules are a trace, so judge it as a retinal night serum. Introduce it slowly, keep sunscreen in the morning, and note the five essential oils if your skin is reactive.

Who should skip this

• Your skin is sensitive to essential oils. Five sit between 47th and 66th.
• You are pregnant or trying to conceive. This carries four retinoids, the class doctors usually advise avoiding then.
• You wanted a spicule treatment. Hydrolyzed sponge sits 60th of 75 here.

A note on how we read that list. Ingredient lists run in descending order of concentration, but only for ingredients above 1%. Below that, the order is up to the manufacturer, so a low position tells you something is present at a low level, not exactly how much. We do not guess at percentages. FDA labeling guide.

What the listing says

Medicube's own description of this product, as published on its Amazon.com listing. It is marketing copy, not our assessment, and we have not verified the claims in it.

• [HIGH-STRENGTH 0.15% RETINAL FOR VISIBLE SIGNS OF AGING] Formulated with 0.15% Retinal to visibly improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, and loss of firmness for smoother, plumper, and more youthful-looking skin.
• [5% VOLUFILINE FOR VISIBLE PLUMPNESS] Powered by 5% Volufiline to help improve the look of skin plumpness, and firmness while helping improve the look of hollow-looking areas and visible signs of aging.
• [4X MICRO BOOST FOR TARGETED PORE & FIRMING CARE] medicube’s exclusive technology combines four Retinoids with ultra-fine micro spicules to help visibly refine pore appearance and improve the look of elasticity, firmness, and skin texture.
• [CLINICALLY TESTED PLUMPNESS & WRINKLE RESULTS] In a 2-week clinical study, the look of skin plumpness improved by 29.23%, while the appearance of wrinkles across multiple areas also visibly improved. *individual results may vary
• [FOR FACE AND BEYOND] Clinically tested and suitable for sensitive skin. Apply at night after serum or moisturizer to the face, neck, chest, or other areas with the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven texture. Adjust the amount or frequency based on skin tolerance, and use sunscreen during the day. *Clinically Tested by 'Global Institute of Dermatological Sciences'/ Results may vary depending on individual skin types.

Full listing title: medicube Vita A Retinal Volume Booster Serum, with Volufiline, 4X-Retinoid

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