{"product_id":"medicube-red-serum-2-0-30ml","title":"Medicube - Red Serum 2.0 [30ml]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicube Red Serum 2.0 is the brand's flagship blemish serum — a 30ml treatment built on colloidal sulfur, salicylic acid and tea tree, for skin that breaks out.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the product that made Medicube's name, and it works quite differently from the acid-based serums elsewhere in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMedicube Red Serum 2.0 at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey actives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColloidal sulfur, salicylic acid, tea tree oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoothing support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentella, licorice root, willow bark, green tea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive breakouts, congestion, oily and blemish-prone skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvening, or twice daily once tolerated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains alcohol?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragranced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScent note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSulfur has a distinctive smell — see below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eColloidal sulfur — the ingredient that sets it apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost blemish products in this range rely on acids. Red Serum takes a different route, and the reason it works for some people who have got nowhere with acids is \u003cstrong\u003ecolloidal sulfur\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSulfur is one of the oldest ingredients in dermatology and still one of the more useful for spots. It works in ways acids do not:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt absorbs excess oil\u003c\/strong\u003e from the skin surface directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt has antibacterial and antifungal properties\u003c\/strong\u003e — which matters, because not every \"breakout\" is ordinary acne. Fungal folliculitis, the uniform small bumps that acids and benzoyl peroxide never seem to shift, often responds to sulfur when nothing else has.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt gently loosens dead skin\u003c\/strong\u003e without the sting of an exfoliating acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf your breakouts have resisted acid-based products, this is the one in the Medicube range worth trying.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is a genuine, specific reason to choose it rather than a general claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe honest bit: it smells\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSulfur has a characteristic scent — faintly eggy or medicinal. The formula includes fragrance to soften it, but \u003cstrong\u003eif you are sensitive to smells, you will notice it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most people find it fades within a minute of application and consider it a fair trade. We would rather you knew before it arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe rest of the formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalicylic acid (BHA)\u003c\/strong\u003e — oil-soluble, so it clears congestion from inside the pore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea tree leaf oil\u003c\/strong\u003e — a well-known antibacterial for blemishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentella, licorice root, willow bark, green tea and a long botanical blend\u003c\/strong\u003e — calming ingredients that offset the drying actives and help with the redness around spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things to be aware of: the ingredient list includes \u003cstrong\u003ealcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e fairly high up (part of why it dries down quickly and feels light on oily skin) and \u003cstrong\u003efragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both are worth knowing if your skin is dry or reactive. Formulations also vary slightly between versions and batches, so check the box on arrival if a specific ingredient matters to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleanse and tone,\u003c\/strong\u003e then let skin dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply a thin layer\u003c\/strong\u003e across the areas you break out — not just on individual spots. Breakouts are usually more widespread than the visible ones suggest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePat in,\u003c\/strong\u003e then follow with a light moisturiser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunscreen every morning.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e start once daily in the evening. Build to twice daily only if your skin stays comfortable — the sulfur and alcohol together can be drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo not stack it with everything else\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the mistake that ruins acne routines.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sulfur, salicylic acid and tea tree are already a substantial load. Piling exfoliating pads, a retinoid and a second acne serum on top does not clear skin faster — it strips the barrier, and a damaged barrier breaks out more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you use this serum, keep the rest of your routine simple: gentle cleanser, this, a moisturiser, sunscreen. Alternate nights with retinol rather than layering them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should be cautious\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, sensitive or eczema-prone skin may find the sulfur and alcohol combination too drying. Patch test first. If you are pregnant, check with your doctor — salicylic acid at cosmetic levels is generally considered fine, but it is worth asking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Medicube blemish product should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChoose it for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMechanism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Serum 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBreakouts that acids have not fixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSulfur + BHA + tea tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicube-red-succinic-acid-clarifying-serum-30ml\"\u003eRed Succinic Acid Serum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEveryday spots and marks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuccinic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicube-azelaic-acid-16-bb-calming-serum-30ml\"\u003eAzelaic Acid 16 BB Calming Serum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBreakouts with redness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAzelaic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicube-red-acne-succinic-acid-peel-40g\"\u003eRed Acne Succinic Acid Peel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA weekly deeper treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with a non-stripping cleanser such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicube-pdrn-hydrating-gel-cleanser-200ml\"\u003ePDRN Hydrating Gel Cleanser\u003c\/a\u003e and a barrier-supporting moisturiser like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicube-pdrn-pink-hyaluronic-moisturizing-cream-50ml\"\u003ePDRN Pink Hyaluronic Moisturizing Cream\u003c\/a\u003e — acne routines fail more often from over-drying than from under-treating. Browse the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medicube\"\u003eMedicube range at EmartGCC\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Red Serum different from the other Medicube acne products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColloidal sulfur. Most of the range relies on acids; sulfur works differently — absorbing oil, and acting as an antibacterial and antifungal. That makes Red Serum the one worth trying if acid-based products have not worked for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it smell?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, faintly. Sulfur has a characteristic eggy or medicinal scent, softened by added fragrance in the formula. Most people find it fades within a minute of application, but if you are sensitive to smells you will notice it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it help with small bumpy breakouts that nothing else fixes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossibly, and this is one of its genuine strengths. Uniform small bumps are often fungal folliculitis rather than ordinary acne, which is why acids and benzoyl peroxide do not shift them. Sulfur has antifungal properties and frequently helps where those fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it with retinol or exfoliating acids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot layered in the same session. This serum already carries sulfur, salicylic acid and tea tree. Alternate nights with retinol instead, and avoid adding exfoliating pads on the same evening — over-treating acne-prone skin damages the barrier and makes breakouts worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it drying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be. The formula contains both sulfur and alcohol, which is part of why it feels light on oily skin but also why dry or sensitive skin may struggle. Start once daily, always follow with a moisturiser, and reduce frequency if your skin feels tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce daily in the evening to start. Move to twice daily only if your skin stays comfortable. More is not better with this kind of formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain fragrance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — partly to mask the sulfur. If your skin is reactive or you avoid fragrance, patch test on the jawline for a few days first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I see results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual spots often calm within a few days. For a fair assessment of whether it suits your skin overall, give it six to eight weeks of consistent use alongside a simple supporting routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it while pregnant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalicylic acid at cosmetic concentrations is generally considered acceptable, but this formula also contains sulfur, tea tree and fragrance. Check with your doctor rather than relying on a product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying Medicube in Kuwait\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmartGCC supplies 100% original Medicube with delivery across Kuwait, usually next day, cash on delivery available and a 14-day return window on unopened items. Store the serum out of direct sunlight and heat, and keep the cap closed — the alcohol content evaporates and sulfur formulas are best kept cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What makes Red Serum different from the other Medicube acne products?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Colloidal sulfur. Most of the range relies on acids; sulfur works differently — absorbing oil, and acting as an antibacterial and antifungal. That makes Red Serum the one worth trying if acid-based products have not worked for you.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does it smell?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, faintly. Sulfur has a characteristic eggy or medicinal scent, softened by added fragrance in the formula. 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