Deep Vita C Capsule Cream — Reddit Reviews
by Medicube
Updated September 17, 2026
Vitamin C capsule cream that gives glassy hydration and brightening; can feel heavy.
What the community says
A vitamin C and niacinamide cream built for brightening, hydration, and that very obvious glass-skin finish. Redditors say it layers well under makeup and leaves skin smoother, but the fragrance, richness, and sticky feel turn some people off.
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What the science says vs. what Reddit says
What the science says
Niacinamide
Some evidence for acne- It often improved acne, but many studies used niacinamide together with other ingredients
- 19 studies back this, including one large review
- Some studies found it worked about as well as clindamycin or benzoyl peroxide
- A few studies found niacinamide beat a placebo or no treatment for red, sore spots and blemishes
- No major side effects were reported in the findings given
Studied at 4–10%this product: 5%
See 19 studiesResearch context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 10 mentions across 8 threads
Medicube Deep Vita C Capsule Cream on Reddit, in one place — 8 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/tretinoin and 2 more, summarized.
“-Medicube Deep Vitamin C Capsule Cream 55g”
Positive
“I am obsessed with Medicube Pore pads and deep vita cream”
Positive
“I love the texture and works perfectly under the make up. It feels super hydrating, and my skin looks brighter and more even-toned.”
Positive
“Medicube Deep Vita C Capsule Cream”
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“have I used a face cream that INSTANTLY made my face feel so smooth.”
Positive
“this morning I was still marveling over the dramatic change in my skin texture.”
Positive
“I use Medicube Deep Vita C Capsule Cream. Is this ok?”
Mentioned
“My dermatologist told me to use Tret under my nighttime moisturizer.”
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“I am only using Tret 2-3 times per week.”
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“the medicube capsulated vit c”
Positive
“I love the dr. althea vitamin bootser and the medicube capsulated vit c”
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“medicube capsulated vit c”
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“I recently bought medicube toner pads and the deep vita c capsule cream .”
Cautionary
“The capsule cream has niacinamide .. is that harmful for skin?”
Cautionary
“but my skin is irritated and bumpy and has white tiny pimples ..”
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“-Medicube Deep Vita C Capsule Cream.”
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“- Dr. G RED Blemish Clear Soothing Cream”
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