I Keep Seeing Medicube Everywhere — So I Looked Into Their Collagen Range
Updated: Jul 31
If you’ve spent any time on the skincare side of TikTok lately chances are you’ve come across Medicube. Korean skincare seems to be everywhere at the moment and Medicube is one of the brands that I keep seeing pop up on my feed, particularly their very pink, very pretty collagen products.
I will say that the packaging caught my attention first, I love the vibrant pink girlyness the whole range has. Plus, of course, the promise of the elusive glass skin that seems to be the goal of pretty much every skincare routine on TikTok right now.
As lovely as perfectly poreless, perfectly plump glass skin sounds my personal skincare aspirations aren’t quite as ambitious, I’m just aiming for skin that's hydrated, relatively clear and generally happy.
Still, after seeing these products over and over again I admit that I became curious, and it turns out there are jelly creams, collagen creams, capsule creams, masks and mists — all promising variations of hydration and glow — but what is the actual difference between them?
I, naturally, did what I always do and spent far too long looking into it.
A little note before we get into it: I haven't personally tried every product featured in this post. I've researched the range using information provided by Medicube to make the differences between the products a little easier to understand. This post also contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you purchase something through one of my links, at no additional cost to you.
Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream
This is probably the product that first comes to mind when I think of the Medicube collagen range, it has that fabulously bouncy, transparent pink jelly texture that looks almost too perfect to use.
Medicube describes the Jelly Cream as a 'glow-focused' moisturiser designed to hydrate and help improve skin appearance by increasing firmness and elasticity. The formula includes niacinamide, hydrolysed collagen and plant-derived squalane (a non-comedogenic hydrating oil), which is said to help to prevent moisture loss.
To me, this is the perfect product in the range if your priority is a lightweight everyday moisturiser that focuses on hydration and gives you a glowy, glass-skin finish.
I'd consider this one if: you're after a lightweight moisturiser and your main goals are hydration, plumpness and glow.
Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask
This is the product to use for a proper spa night.
Unlike the creams which are designed to become part of your regular skincare routine, the Pink Collagen Gel Mask is more of an occasional treatment. The formula includes ingredients such as PDRN, hydrolysed collagen, niacinamide and peptides, Medicube describes it as a treatment for hydration, dullness and uneven texture.
If you're someone who enjoys turning skincare into a bit of a ritual, especially as a treat after a long day, then this is the probably a product that would appeal to you.
I'd consider this one if: you already have a moisturiser you love but want a deeply hydrating treatment to add to your routine.
Medicube Triple Collagen Cream
This is where things start to get a bit confusing because you might (reasonably) be wondering: didn't we just talk about a collagen cream?
Yes, yes we did. The main differences seem to be the texture and purpose of the creams, while the Jelly Cream has a lightweight, bouncy texture, Medicube describes the Triple Collagen Cream as a richer moisturising option with a bigger focus on supporting the skin barrier.
Its formula includes collagen as well as niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and nourishing ingredients like shea butter, Medicube recommends using it as the final step in your skincare routine (I assume as it's a slightly thicker cream). Personally, if my main concern was dry skin or I wanted something to improve my skin barrier I'd probably go for this one over the Jelly Cream.
I'd consider this one if: your skin tends to lean towards dry and you're looking for something nourishing to help with that.
Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Glow Jelly Mist Serum
I love the concept of this one because it's pretty much a serum crossed with a face mist.
Medicube designed the Pink Collagen Glow Jelly Mist Serum to have different purposes depending on how far you hold the bottle from your face, it'll either act as a more concentrated serum (close up application) or as a finer, hydrating mist.
I'd say that this one is the most "extra" product on the list, but I don't mean that in a bad way. If you already have the basics of your skincare routine sorted then this could be a lovely indulgent addition to give your skin an extra boost of hydration and a glowy finish. With its compact size the mist-serum could be quite helpful in providing a hydration top up if you're someone whose skin starts feeling a little dry throughout the day.
I'd consider this one if: you love a dewy finish, enjoy facial mists or want something you can use for a hydration top up.
Medicube PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream
Possibly the prettiest product of the lot, which is saying something.
The Pink Collagen Capsule Cream contains two different textures: little pink capsules and the transparent gel they’re suspended in. The pink capsules are designed to keep the PDRN (said to lower inflamatiton and promote healing) protected until application, releasing it as you mix the two textures together before applying the cream to your skin.
This formula also includes ingredients such as PDRN, collagen, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, making it another option focused on hydration and a plump, glowing appearance associated.
I will admit that this one first drew me in with how pretty it is cream looks, but after some research, the capsule technology is what stands out to me. It's an interesting concept that sets it apart from a traditional moisturiser, while still holding focus on hydration and strengthening the skin barrier to achieve a healthy, glowing, glass like complexion.
I'd consider this one if: you're interested in trying Medicube's capsule technology or you're looking for a richer moisturiser that's designed to support hydrated, plump-looking skin.
So, which one would I choose?
After looking into all five I don't think you need the entire range because honestly, there's quite a bit of overlap. If I was deciding between them, I'd consider what's currently missing from my existing skincare routine instead of buying everything just because it's pretty and pink... as tempting as that may be.
For a lightweight everyday moisturiser, I'd consider the Collagen Niacinamide Jelly Cream.
For something richer and more nourishing, I'd consider the Triple Collagen Cream.
For an occasional skincare treatment, I'd choose the Pink Collagen Gel Mask.
For an extra hydration top up, I'd look to Pink Collagen Glow Jelly Mist Serum.
And if the idea of Medicube's capsule technology has caught your interest, I'd definitely look into the Pink Collagen Capsule Cream.
Personally, I think I'd be most tempted by the Jelly Cream. My skincare goals really aren't about achieving impossibly perfect skin — I'd just like my skin to feel hydrated, look healthy and behave itself most of the time. The lightweight jelly texture sounds lovely, and hey if I end up with glass skin I'm certainly not going to complain.
The fact that it's a vibrant pink is, of course, entirely unrelated to my decision.
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