SKIN1004 Bloody Peel Versus MediCube Red Succinic Acid Peel
Updated on February 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
SKIN1004 Bloody Peel 32 ingredients
MediCube Red Succinic Acid Peel 36 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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SKIN1004 Bloody Peel 32 ingredients
MediCube Red Succinic Acid Peel 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid 17%
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCapsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycolic Acid 17%, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Dextrin, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Phytosterols, Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycereth-26
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Succinic Acid
BufferingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCoptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Indigofera Tinctoria Extract
MaskingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMyosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingWater, Lactic Acid, Alcohol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Methylpropanediol, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Succinic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Coptis Japonica Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Indigofera Tinctoria Extract, Glycolic Acid, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract, Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, C12-14 Pareth-12
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with a ton of research to back up its benefits.
Its main role is to remove the top layer of dead skin cells, allowing newer skin cells to emerge.
Specifically, AHAs work by breaking down the structural "glue" holding the old skin cells in place. Getting rid of the old skin cells allows skin to regenerate newer skin cells in its place. A build up of dead skin cells can lead to tired and dull looking skin.
Due to this, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When starting glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging.
The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product. Concentrations between 5-20% glycolic acid have been shown to be effective in clinical studies.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
You might know this ingredient as pomegranate fruit. It has been shown to have antioxidant, skin soothing and anti-aging benefits.
Pomegranates are rich in antioxidant compounds such as polyphenolic compounds such as ellagic acid, phenolic acids, anthocyanins, and flavonoids.
Both in-vivo and in-vitro studies show pomegranate fruit helps with:
These benefits offer skin anti-aging and skin soothing benefits.
Fun fact: The name pomegranate comes from two latin words: "pome" or apple, and "granate" or "many seeded".
Pomegranate flower extract is often confused for pomegranate fruit extract, but comes from the flowers of the tree.
Learn more about Punica Granatum Fruit ExtractSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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SKIN1004 Bloody Peel 32 ingredients
MediCube Red Succinic Acid Peel 36 ingredients
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SKIN1004 Bloody Peel 32 ingredients
AMAZING!!!! My skin is so smooth it looks like a filter. I can’t believe it! Growing up I never struggled with acne but when I turned 20 I started breaking out a lot, mostly on my cheeks and occasionally forehead. I have a lot of acne scars from picking at my acne and I also had texture. This is helping fade my scars, get rid of the texture, and prevent acne. Use it on a completely dry and clean Show more
