Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad — Reddit Reviews
by Medicube
Updated September 25, 2026
Niacinamide and succinic acid pads for breakouts; Reddit says they help flare-ups.
What the community says
A niacinamide-and-succinic-acid peeling pad for acney flare-ups and congested spots. Redditors say it can fit into an existing routine and works on breakouts; studies back niacinamide for acne, though the full pad formula is less studied.
What this means for you
What people love
- Niacinamide plus succinic acid for breakout-prone skin
- Easy to slot into a routine during flare-ups
- Can double as a wipe or short mask
Watch out for
- Peppermint, bergamot, rosemary, and other essential oils add irritation risk
- Alcohol is high enough in the list to sting already-angry skin
- One use usually is not enough to judge it
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says
Acne
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found niacinamide helped acne
- Some studies found 4% niacinamide cleared acne about as well as clindamycin
- One study found 4% niacinamide improved red, sore spots, but IPL worked better
- Some research found no clear difference, and a large review said the effects were uncertain
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 5 studies tested it on its own. See all 24 studies
What the studies found
- All of these studies found niacinamide helped fade dark spots or patches
- In clinical trials, 5% niacinamide faded dark spots more than a placebo
- It also helped when used with salicylic acid peels, more than peels alone
- Used on its own, it helped, but one study found a niacinamide mix worked better
- One study found the fading effect reversed after stopping niacinamide
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 8 mentions across 6 threads
Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad on Reddit, in one place — 6 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/koreanskincare and 1 more, summarized.
“Medicube succinic acid peeling pad:”
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“I don’t think one use is enough to determine its effectiveness in terms of its intended effect”
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“I was able to use them as a mask and additionally wipe over congested areas.”
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“Medicube Red Succinic Acid Pads (for breakouts)”
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“Medicube”
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“for breakouts”
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“\"Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad\”
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“those medicube products are AMAZING”
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“my skin is loving them so far”
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“I also use Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad 2/x a week.”
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“So basically, as I'm nearing the time where I need to restock”
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“Medicube Red Succinic Acid Panthenol Pads”
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“I will list my routine below:”
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“my skin is acting up”
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“I am using medicube red pads”
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“my skin is bad no matter what”
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“nothing realy works”
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