Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 | AHA + BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads (70 Pads)
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MIMO PickFor oily skin with rough texture and visible pores
Why we picked it: Two acids on one pre-soaked, two-sided pad: 4.5% lactic acid for rough texture and 0.45% salicylic acid for oily, clogged-looking pores. It's our pick for oily skin that wants smoother texture without measuring toner onto cotton.
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Medicube 메디큐브 · Zero Pore Pad 2.0 제로 모공 패드 2.0 · 70 Pads · US Formula
Swipe. Flip. Smoother.The two-sided pad that has topped Amazon’s toner chart three years running
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 pairs 4.5% lactic acid (AHA) with 0.45% salicylic acid (BHA) on a dual-textured pad: an embossed side that lifts dull buildup and excess oil, then a silky side for a final smoothing pass, backed by panthenol, centella and hyaluronic acid. The Asia Business Daily reports the Zero Pore Pad held No. 1 in Amazon’s Toners & Astringents category for a third straight year in 2026, and Who What Wear’s UK beauty editor made it part of her routine. And it’s 100% authentic at MIMOMART.
Look of poresSmoother-feeling skinLess shine70 pads
Two acids, one pre-soaked pad. 4.5% lactic acid smooths the surface while 0.45% salicylic acid works where oil sits, so pores look cleaner and skin feels smoother.
Two textures, two jobs. The embossed side does the lifting; the silky side finishes the pass. No cotton rounds, no measuring.
Proof beyond the hype. Medicube reports 47.1% less sebum and 87.3% less pore waste in its own testing, and 127 Ulta reviewers gave it five stars.
The Receipts
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 ratings: the honest numbers
127five-star reviews on Ulta, out of 205 (3.9★ average)
79%of Ulta reviewers would recommend it
47.1%less sebum, as Medicube reports
87.3%less pore waste, as Medicube reports
Ulta Beauty ratings for the 70-count Zero Pore Pad, updated October 26, 2026. Sebum and pore-waste figures are brand-reported results from Medicube’s Zero Pore Pads 2.0 testing (Medicube cites 11 self tests); panel size and duration are not published. Individual results vary.
Know Before You Buy
What Medicube Zero Pore Pad reviews reveal that the label won't tell you
What we found in 205 Ulta reviews and expert notes
It's a love-it-or-quit-it pad. 127 of 205 Ulta reviews are five stars, but 48 are one or two stars. The low ones are mostly small red bumps or irritation in the first week. The happiest reviewers used it 2–3 nights a week, not every night.
It leaves a slightly sticky finish. More than one reviewer noticed a tacky feel on the face and fingers. That's the glycerin, panthenol and hyaluronic acid. Let it dry for a minute, then moisturize.
Skip moisturizer and you'll feel it. A reviewer who saw fewer nose blackheads after two months also found the pads drying without moisturizer. Alcohol denat. is the fifth ingredient.
It isn't fragrance-free. Seven essential oils (orange, lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender) plus limonene. Fragrance-sensitive? Choose the Mild pads.
Stinging is a signal, not a sign it's working. If it stings, your barrier may need a break. Skip a few nights and don't stack it with retinoids or other acids.
It won't shrink pores. No skincare can. It clears the buildup that makes pores look bigger.
Close the lid every time. 70 pads last 10 weeks at one a day, longer at 2–3 a week, but only if they stay wet.
Why It Went Viral
How Medicube Zero Pore Pads went from K-beauty start-up to Amazon’s top toner
Toner pads are an old K-beauty idea. Medicube made them a habit people talk about. The Zero Pore Pad became the brand’s flagship on a simple promise: one jar, one swipe, skin that looks less shiny and feels less bumpy. TikTok did the rest, and Who What Wear’s UK beauty editor wrote that Medicube had taken over her For You page before calling the pads “a permanent part of my skincare routine.”
Then came the numbers. Beauty Independent reported that Medicube took the top beauty-brand spot during Amazon Prime Day 2025 with the Zero Pore Pads driving growth, ahead of an Ulta Beauty launch. A year later, The Asia Business Daily reported that Medicube was the No. 1 search term of Prime Day 2026, ahead of iPad and AirPods, and that the pad held No. 1 in Amazon’s Toners & Astringents category for the third year in a row.
2014 · South Korea
Kim Byung-hoon founds APR, the company behind Medicube.
2016
Medicube launches as APR’s flagship skincare brand.
2024
APR goes public.
July 2025 · Amazon US
Medicube takes 9.3% of beauty share among Prime Day’s top 100 bestsellers, the top beauty brand of the event, per Beauty Independent.
August 2025 · Ulta Beauty
Medicube launches at Ulta Beauty, as announced in July 2025.
June 2026 · US and Europe
The Zero Pore Pad holds No. 1 in Amazon Toners & Astringents for a third straight year, and Medicube tops beauty search rankings in the UK, Spain and Italy.
One Pad, Two Sides
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0, two sides with two jobs
Side 1 · Embossed
Lift + clear
The ridged side does the work. Sweep it from the center of your face outward and the textured surface plus the AHA and BHA solution helps lift dull, flaky buildup and the oily film that makes pores look bigger, especially across the nose, chin and forehead.
First pass · after cleansing
Side 2 · Silky
Smooth + finish
Flip it. The soft side glides over skin for one last pass, picking up what the first side loosened and leaving a thin layer of panthenol, betaine and hyaluronic acid behind. Pat in what’s left. Skin feels smoother, not squeaky.
Second pass · then pat to absorb
The Formula Philosophy
Why a two-sided pad beats a bottle and a cotton round
Two acids for two problems. Lactic acid (AHA) works on the skin’s surface for smoother-feeling texture; salicylic acid (BHA) is oil-soluble, so it can work where sebum collects. Together they target both rough texture and the look of pores.
A measured dose, every time. Each pad is pre-soaked, so you get the same amount of solution on day 1 and day 70. No dripping toner onto a cotton round and guessing.
Texture adds a gentle lift. The embossed side gives a light physical sweep on top of the chemical exfoliation. Pressure stays light; the pad does the work.
Buffered and balanced. Tromethamine, third on the list, is a pH adjuster that balances the acids, and panthenol, betaine, trehalose, allantoin, glycerin and sodium hyaluronate keep the swipe from feeling stripping.
Inside the Jar
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 ingredients, decoded
Lactic acid (4.5%)Lactic Acid
AHA exfoliant
An alpha hydroxy acid that loosens the dull top layer so skin feels smoother and looks brighter. Lactic acid is also a humectant, which is part of why it’s a common choice for daily pads. Fourth on the list, right after the base and buffer.
Salicylic acid (0.45%)Salicylic Acid
BHA exfoliant
The oil-soluble acid. It can move through sebum, which is why it’s the classic pick for the look of pores, blackhead-prone noses and shine. The 0.45% level is listed by Ulta.
Betaine salicylate is a salicylic acid relative often described as milder. White willow bark is a plant source of salicylates, which Medicube calls its natural BHA source.
Fruit extract complexGrape, lime, lemon, apple and orange fruit extracts
Fruit AHA source
Medicube’s “fruit complex (AHA).” These extracts sit low on the list, so the measured 4.5% lactic acid does the main AHA work.
Water-binding ingredients that help explain Medicube’s reported 15.3% rise in surface moisture. Methylpropanediol, second on the list, is the main solvent and humectant in the base.
Centella & botanical extractsCentella Asiatica · Chamaecyparis Obtusa (cypress) Leaf · Scutellaria Baicalensis Root · Portulaca Oleracea and more
Botanicals
Medicube highlights cypress tree leaf among its key ingredients. These extracts sit near the end of the list, in small amounts.
Alcohol denat. is fifth, which gives the pads a fast-drying, refreshing feel. Seven essential oils and limonene add scent. Oily skin often likes this. Dry, sensitive or fragrance-sensitive skin may not, and that’s exactly who the Mild pads are for.
Editor’s note on the “0.45%”: Ulta lists the actives as 4.5% AHA (lactic acid) and 0.45% BHA (salicylic acid). Medicube’s US page puts the 0.45% next to white willow bark as a “natural BHA source.” Both appear in the ingredient list below, along with betaine salicylate. We quote Ulta’s figure and show the full list so you can judge for yourself. Some listings, including our old page, also printed a shortened ingredient list or the misspelling “trometamine.” The correct name is tromethamine, and the full 47-ingredient 2.0 list is below.
How It Compares
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 vs. Zero Pore Pads Mild vs. toner on a cotton round
People who want to choose their own acid and strength
Comparison based on publicly listed ingredients and Medicube US product descriptions, October 2026.
Who It’s For
Who Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is for: made for you if your skin is…
Oily, with shine by mid-afternoon
Combination, with an oily T-zone
Bothered by the look of enlarged pores
Prone to the look of blackheads on the nose and chin
Rough or bumpy to the touch
Looking dull from buildup
Already comfortable with AHA or BHA
Busy, and wants exfoliation in one swipe
Patch test first if: your skin is sensitive or reactive; you react to fragrance or essential oils (it contains citrus, bergamot, rosemary, eucalyptus and lavender oils and limonene); you are sensitive to salicylates or aspirin; you avoid soy (it contains a lactobacillus/soybean ferment); or you already use retinoids, benzoyl peroxide or other acids. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using salicylic acid. Sensitive or dry skin, or new to acids? Start with the Zero Pore Madecassoside Pads (Mild) instead.
What People Actually Use It For
Medicube Zero Pore Pad hacks beyond the nightly swipe
01
T-zone only
Dry cheeks, oily nose? Swipe just the forehead, nose and chin, and give the drier areas a break. You get the pore focus where you want it.
02
Half a pad
Only need a small zone? Tear a pad in half and use the rest next time. Close the lid tight so the pads stay wet.
03
Post-workout reset
After a sweaty session and a rinse, a quick swipe helps skin feel clean and less shiny before moisturizer.
04
Chest and back
At least one Ulta reviewer uses them on the shoulders and back too. Skip freshly shaved skin and anywhere that feels irritated.
What Reviewers Keep Saying
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 reviews: the pulse
Top praise
Pores look cleaner after a few weeks
Five-star Ulta reviewers describe a night-and-day difference after about a month of regular use, and say other people notice it too.
Surprise favorite
Less shine through the day
Who What Wear’s UK beauty editor found her skin smoother in texture and less shiny through the day, and kept the pads in her routine.
Honest critique
Too strong for some skin
Lower-rated reviews on Ulta and Skinsort mention redness, dryness and irritation. The fix: start 2–3 nights a week, always moisturize after, or switch to the Mild pads.
Themes summarized from Ulta Beauty reviews (3.9★, 205 reviews), Skinsort user reviews and Who What Wear UK, October 2026. Headlines summarize common themes; they are not quotes from individual customers.
★★★★★
“I’ve been using the pore pads for over a month now and the difference is night and day.”
Derek · Ulta Beauty reviewer
★★★★★
“I’ve had so many people try this and the difference in their face is so noticeable!”
skincare101 · Ulta Beauty reviewer
Verbatim excerpts from public 5-star reviews on Ulta Beauty, collected October 2026. Individual experiences; results vary.
How to Use
How to use Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 without overdoing it
1
Cleanse firstWearing makeup or sunscreen? Start with the Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil on dry skin, rinse, then follow with your usual gentle cleanser. Pat your face dry.
2
Embossed side, center outTake one pad and sweep the ridged side from the center of your face outward. Light pressure. Avoid the eye area and lips.
3
Flip to the silky sideMake one more gentle pass with the smooth side for a final polish.
4
Pat in, then moisturizePat the leftover solution into your skin, let it dry, then follow with serum and moisturizer. In the morning, finish with sunscreen.
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Pace itNew to acids? Start 2–3 evenings a week. If your skin stays comfortable after two weeks, build up gradually. Medicube’s pore test ran for two weeks of use.
Pro tips from people who use it daily
Sunscreen is part of the deal. AHAs can make skin more sensitive to the sun, so wear SPF every day you use the pads and for a week after.
Don’t stack strong actives. Use the pads on different nights from retinoids, benzoyl peroxide or other exfoliating acids.
Moisturizer is not optional. One Ulta reviewer who felt dry says adding a moisturizer afterward fixed it.
Swap on sensitive days. Keep a jar of the Mild pads for days your skin feels tight or after sun.
FAQ
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0: your questions, answered
Is Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 the same as the “Zero Pore Pad” on Medicube’s US site and Ulta?
Medicube’s US site and Ulta list the 70-pad product simply as “Zero Pore Pad,” and the test reports on those pages name Zero Pore Pads 2.0. Other US listings call it Zero Pore Pads 2.0. MIMOMART sells the 2.0, and every ingredient and test figure on this page is for the 2.0.
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 vs. Zero Pore Pads Mild: which should I buy?
Choose the 2.0 if your skin is oily or combination, handles acids well and your goal is the look of pores and shine. Choose the Zero Pore Madecassoside Pads (Mild) if your skin is sensitive, dry or reacts to fragrance, or you’re new to exfoliating. Mild uses PHA (gluconolactone) with madecassoside and panthenol, and its ingredient list has no lactic acid, salicylic acid, alcohol denat. or essential oils.
Can Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 make pores look smaller?
It can change how they look, not their size: no product changes pore size. The AHA and BHA clear the buildup and oil that make pores look larger, so they look smaller and skin feels smoother. Medicube reports a 2-week use test for the look of pores; results vary.
How often should I use Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0?
Start 2–3 evenings a week. If your skin stays comfortable, you can build up to once a day. Back off if you feel dryness or stinging, use moisturizer afterward, and wear sunscreen every day.
Does Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contain alcohol or fragrance?
Yes. Alcohol denat. is the fifth ingredient, and the formula contains orange, lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, rosemary, eucalyptus and lavender oils plus limonene. It is not fragrance-free.
Is Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 good for sensitive skin?
Medicube’s Ulta listing says it is “proven to be low-irritating” and suits all skin types, but some Ulta reviewers with sensitive skin reported redness. If your skin is reactive, patch test first or start with the Mild pads.
Is Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 fungal acne safe?
It isn’t an obvious pick. The formula contains polyglyceryl-10 laurate and polyglyceryl-10 myristate, which ingredient checkers such as Skinsort flag for people avoiding possible Malassezia triggers.
Can I use Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 with retinol or vitamin C?
Use the pads on different nights from retinoids, benzoyl peroxide or other exfoliating acids. With vitamin C, many people use the pads at night and vitamin C in the morning. Watch for dryness and scale back if needed.
What is the Korean name for Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0?
In Korea it is sold as 메디큐브 제로 모공 패드 2.0 (Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0), 70 pads.
US ingredient deck verified against US retail listings, October 2026. Formulas can differ by country and change over time — the label on your jar is the final word.
Product Details
Brand
Medicube (메디큐브)
Product
Zero Pore Pad 2.0 (US listings: “Zero Pore Pad” or “Zero Pore Pads 2.0”)
Korean name
제로 모공 패드 2.0
Size
70 pads (Medicube US lists 100 ml)
Format
Pre-soaked dual-textured toner pads: embossed side + silky side
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