Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad — Reddit Reviews
by Medicube
Updated November 10, 2026
Niacinamide pads target breakouts; Redditors report success, studies find acne results uncertain.
What the community says
These niacinamide pads are a twice-weekly breakout step for congested skin, with Redditors reporting success during flares. Studies found niacinamide’s acne results uncertain, and the alcohol plus essential oils may irritate sensitive skin.
What this means for you
What people love
- Breakout-focused pads Redditors use during flares
- Can work as a mask over congested areas
- Niacinamide has trial support for inflammatory acne
Watch out for
- One use is not enough to judge results
- Alcohol and fragrant essential oils raise irritation risk
Product details
Based on limited Reddit discussion so far
What the science says
Niacinamide has some evidence for acne, with most studies finding it helped and a few reporting uncertain results 1. For dark spots, niacinamide has some evidence of fading patches more than a moisturizer without it, and women with chloasma saw darker patches improve when it was added to salicylic acid 2. For signs of aging, niacinamide has some evidence of firmer skin with fewer wrinkles, though the studies were few 3. Its effect on the skin barrier is not proven yet, since only one study tested it directly 4.
- Niacinamide for acne Some evidence · 17 studies
- Niacinamide for hyperpigmentation Some evidence · 17 studies
- Niacinamide for anti-aging Some evidence · 8 studies
- Niacinamide for skin barrier Not proven yet · 17 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
How we grade researchFull ingredient list · 32
Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol, Panthenol, Succinic Acid, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglycerin-3, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Salicylic Acid, Vinyl Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Cyanocobalamin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Protease, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Seed Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Extract, Tocopherol
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 8 mentions across 7 threads
Medicube Red Succinic Acid Peeling Pad on Reddit, in one place — 7 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/30PlusSkinCare and 2 more, summarized.
“Medicube succinic acid peeling pad:”
Mentioned
“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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“I've also used the red medicube toner pads with succinic acid with amazing results”
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“the red medicube toner pads with succinic acid”
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“with amazing results”
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“Medicube Red Succinic Acid Pads (for breakouts)”
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“for breakouts”
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“Medicube Red Succinic Acid Pads”
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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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“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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