Confession: I'm highly skeptical about viral beauty brands. Call me picky, but more often than not, they don't live up to the hype.
That's why, when I saw the buzzy K-beauty brand, Medicube, take over the beauty conversation, I was hesitant to join the bandwagon. However, after hearing rave reviews from my friends who had tried the brand, claiming it gave them "glass skin," I was cautiously optimistic. Desperately in need of a new, affordable moisturizer, I purchased the Medicube Triple Collagen Cream, and let's just say the results shocked me. As picky as I am, though, my mom is the hardest to win over, so I knew the real test was having her try it.
She rarely branches out from her tried-and-true brands, so when the cream impressed even her, I knew this product was the real deal.
Given our age difference -- I'm 26 and my mom is 52 -- we have different skin concerns, which, of course, affects what we look for in a product. My primary concern is finding a formula that's hydrating and won't break out my skin. Meanwhile, my mom looks for anti-aging products that address fine lines and wrinkles.
After trying the cream for a couple of weeks, I could tell it was deeply moisturizing, and it gave my skin the coveted luminous finish the brand is known for. After just one use, my mom was also pleased to find that her skin felt "a lot firmer" and "plumper," and she loved how quickly it absorbed into her skin, providing a smoothing finish that made makeup application a breeze.
The moisturizer is formulated with a unique triple collagen blend that firms the skin, improves elasticity, and helps reduce dark spots and pigmentation, per the brand. Its hero ingredients include niacinamide (a.k.a. vitamin B3), known for minimizing pores and reducing fine lines, along with Premium Elastin from France, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid, all of which moisturize and plump skin for a more youthful, glowy appearance.
While my mom and I are relatively new fans of the top-rated moisturizer, Amazon shoppers can't get enough of it, with the product garnering over 10,000 purchases within the past month.
One reviewer noted that the product "diminishes fine lines," adding that they saw fewer lines on their forehead "after a few days of use." Meanwhile, a different person wrote, "It makes skin feel soft and gives a healthy glow without feeling greasy."
Another shopper raved that it's the best moisturizer they've ever used, calling out how "extremely moisturizing" it is and how their "pores have shrunk."
My mom and I agree that Medicube's Tripe Collagen Cream is worth the hype, and it's currently 25 percent off, bringing the price to just $16. Keep reading for other products from the K-beauty brand that I'm picking up, including the firming PDRN mask my friends swear by and this popular collagen jelly cream.