Medicube Body Peel Shot vs Red Succinic Acid Panthenol: which should you buy?
A body exfoliating treatment against facial peeling pads: same brand, but not the same part of you.
medicube medicube Red Succinic Acid Panthenol Facial Peeling Pads
4.5(3,099) £15.30£16.90-9% Check price on Amazon →The short answer
if the rough or uneven texture you want to smooth is on your body rather than your face, and you accept the higher price and the softer 4.3/5 score.
if the concern is facial texture or breakout-prone skin and you want the cheaper option with the stronger review record.
Side by side
| medicube Body Peel Shot with Hypochlorous | medicube Red Succinic Acid Panthenol Facial | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £17.90 See on Amazon → | £15.30£16.90-9% See on Amazon → |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.2 | ★★★★★ 4.5 |
| Review count | 1,296 | 3,099 |
| Key active | panthenol | niacinamide |
| Format | concentrated serum | toner pads |
| Size | 9.46 fl.oz | - |
| Routine step | treat | tone |
| Best for | glow | glow |
| Sensitive-skin friendly | Contains actives, patch test | Contains actives, patch test |
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Our verdict
Different body parts, which settles this faster than the ratings do. The Body Peel Shot is a 9.46 fl.oz body treatment with hypochlorous acid, rice extract and panthenol, aimed at dead skin and uneven texture on arms, legs and back. It is the pricier of the two at £15-40 and the weaker rated, at 4.3/5 from around 1,200 reviews. The Red Succinic Acid Panthenol Pads are a face product: exfoliating toner pads with niacinamide, AHA and BHA, non-comedogenic, rated 4.5/5 from about 3,000 shoppers and sitting under £15. Their skin-type list includes sensitive, though neither product is flagged as sensitivity safe, so patch test both and do not use them on the same evening. For facial texture and breakout-prone skin the pads are cheaper, better rated and far better reviewed. The Body Peel Shot earns its place only if the texture you want to work on is below the neck.
Which one is for you?
- Choose the Body Peel Shot if the rough or uneven texture you want to smooth is on your body rather than your face, and you accept the higher price and the softer 4.3/5 score. Read our full look at the medicube Body Peel Shot with Hypochlorous →
- Choose the Red Succinic Acid Panthenol Peeling Pads if the concern is facial texture or breakout-prone skin and you want the cheaper option with the stronger review record. Read our full look at the medicube Red Succinic Acid Panthenol Facial →
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the medicube Body Peel Shot with Hypochlorous and the medicube Red Succinic Acid Panthenol Facial?
A body exfoliating treatment against facial peeling pads: same brand, but not the same part of you.
Which is better, the medicube Body Peel Shot with Hypochlorous or the medicube Red Succinic Acid Panthenol Facial?
Neither is simply better; it depends on your skin and goal. Choose the Body Peel Shot if the rough or uneven texture you want to smooth is on your body rather than your face, and you accept the higher price and the softer 4.3/5 score. Choose the Red Succinic Acid Panthenol Peeling Pads if the concern is facial texture or breakout-prone skin and you want the cheaper option with the stronger review record.
Can I use the medicube Body Peel Shot with Hypochlorous and the medicube Red Succinic Acid Panthenol Facial 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.
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