medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 ingredients, decoded
What medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
medicube
Zero Pore Pad 2.0
제로 모공 패드 2.0
What the brand says it does
Dual-textured pads with AHA and BHA that exfoliate dead skin, help clear excess sebum and make pores look smaller.
47ingredients
5key ingredients
4worth knowing
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
Lactic Acid#4
락틱애씨드
Gentler AHA that exfoliates and hydrates. Increases sun sensitivity.
Ingredient guide →Panthenol#7
판테놀
Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.
Ingredient guide →Salicylic Acid#9
살리실릭애씨드
BHA. Oil-soluble, so it exfoliates inside pores; used for blackheads and acne.
Ingredient guide →Sodium Hyaluronate#20
소듐하이알루로네이트
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Centella Asiatica Extract#35
병풀추출물
Cica: soothing botanical, a K-beauty staple.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Limonene. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
- Alcohol Denat. is high on the list (#5). It can feel drying or stinging on dry or sensitive skin.
- Contains exfoliating acids (Lactic Acid), which can make skin more sensitive to the sun. Use sunscreen during the day.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- MethylpropanediolHumectant
- TrometaminpH adjuster
- Lactic AcidExfoliant
- Alcohol Denat.Solvent
We couldn’t find a marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) to place the 1% line.
Full ingredient list, decoded (47)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Methylpropanediol메틸프로판다이올Solvent and humectant that helps actives dissolve. | Humectant |
| 3 | Trometamin트로메타민Adjusts or buffers the pH of the formula. | pH adjuster |
| 4 | Lactic Acid락틱애씨드Gentler AHA that exfoliates and hydrates. Increases sun sensitivity.Ingredient guide → | Exfoliant |
| 5 | Alcohol Denat.변성알코올Denatured alcohol: quick-drying, light feel. High up the list it can dry out sensitive skin. | Solvent |
| 6 | 1,2-Hexanediol1,2-헥산다이올Humectant that also helps preserve the formula; very common in Korean skincare. | Humectant |
| 7 | Panthenol판테놀Provitamin B5. Soothes, hydrates and supports barrier repair.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 8 | Glycereth-26글리세레스-26Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 9 | Salicylic Acid살리실릭애씨드BHA. Oil-soluble, so it exfoliates inside pores; used for blackheads and acne.Ingredient guide → | Exfoliant |
| 10 | Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer암모늄아크릴로일다이메틸타우레이트/브이피코폴리머Thickener that gives a light gel-cream texture. | Thickener / texture |
| 11 | Betaine베타인Sugar-beet-derived humectant that feels non-sticky. | Humectant |
| 12 | Trehalose트레할로오스Sugar humectant that helps skin hold water. | Humectant |
| 13 | Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate폴리글리세릴-10라우레이트Mild plant-derived emulsifier and solubiliser. | Emulsifier |
| 14 | Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol. | Preservative |
| 15 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 16 | Allantoin알란토인Soothing, softening ingredient. | Soothing |
| 17 | Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate폴리글리세릴-10미리스테이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 18 | Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 19 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 20 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 21 | Betaine Salicylate베타인살리실레이트Gentle exfoliant related to salicylic acid (BHA). | Exfoliant |
| 22 | Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil오렌지껍질오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 23 | Citrus Limon Peel Oil레몬껍질오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 24 | Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil왕귤껍질오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 25 | Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil베르가모트오일Bergamot essential oil used for scent; can irritate sensitive skin. | Fragrance |
| 26 | Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil로즈마리잎오일Essential oil or scent component; can irritate sensitive skin. | Fragrance |
| 27 | Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil유칼립투스잎오일Eucalyptus essential oil used for scent; can irritate sensitive skin. | Fragrance |
| 28 | Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil라벤더오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 29 | Vitis Vinifera (grape) Fruit Extract포도추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 30 | Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract라임추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 31 | Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract레몬추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 32 | Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract사과추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 33 | Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract오렌지추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 34 | Ethyl Hexanediol에틸헥산다이올Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 35 | Centella Asiatica Extract병풀추출물Cica: soothing botanical, a K-beauty staple.Ingredient guide → | Soothing |
| 36 | Slix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract흰버드나무껍질추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 37 | Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract오레가노잎추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 38 | Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract편백잎추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 39 | Lactobacillus락토바실러스Ferment ingredient made with yeast or bacteria; used for conditioning. | Ferment |
| 40 | Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract육계나무껍질추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 41 | Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract황금추출물Baikal skullcap root extract; soothing and antioxidant. | Soothing |
| 42 | Portulaca Oleracea Extract쇠비름추출물Purslane extract, used for soothing. | Soothing |
| 43 | Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract달맞이꽃꽃추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 44 | Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract대왕소나무잎추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 45 | Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract느릅나무뿌리추출물Elm root extract, used for soothing. | Soothing |
| 46 | Pueraria Lobata Root Extract칡뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 47 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.