medicube’s Zero Pore Pad 2.0 are pre-soaked dual-texture toner pads with 4.5% lactic acid and 0.45% salicylic acid for pores and texture, 70 per jar. Good for oily skin; start slowly, wear sunscreen, and skip them if your skin is very sensitive.
Description
The medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is a jar of pre-soaked exfoliating toner pads that combine AHA and BHA. Each pad has two textures, so one swipe can exfoliate and then smooth, replacing a separate toner and cotton rounds.
How the medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is built
medicube lists 4.5% lactic acid (AHA) and 0.45% salicylic acid (BHA), alongside white willow bark, citric acid and botanical extracts. One side is embossed for exfoliating, the other silky. A jar holds 70 pads (155 g), with a light lavender scent; two-packs and 90-count versions also exist.
Real-world uses for the medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Use after cleansing in the evening for visible pores, oiliness or rough texture. Because the pads are already soaked, they pack easily for trips.
Acids increase sun sensitivity, so daily sunscreen is a must while you use them.
Who gets the most from the medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Who the medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is for
- Oily or combination skin
- People with visible pores
- Anyone wanting a simple exfoliating step
Not ideal for very sensitive or compromised skin
- Very sensitive or compromised skin
- Those avoiding added fragrance
Know before ordering: can sting sensitive skin
Start two or three evenings a week and patch-test first. Use clean fingers or tweezers to lift pads, and close the lid tightly so the jar does not dry out.
Competitors to the medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Gentler PHA toner pads suit sensitive skin, while a plain BHA liquid is a fragrance-free option for blemish-prone faces.
Where the medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 wins and loses
What the medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 gets right
- AHA and BHA in one step
- Dual-texture pads
- Easy to pack
The medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 catch: can sting sensitive skin
- Can sting sensitive skin
- Lavender fragrance
Our verdict on the medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
A convenient exfoliating routine for oily skin, used with patience and sunscreen.
