medicube Zero Pore All-Kill 2-Piece Set (Zero Pore Pad 2.0 + Mud Mask)

Features

The medicube Zero Pore All-Kill 2-Piece Set combines the medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 and the Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask to deliver a comprehensive pore-care routine. The Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is formulated with AHA, BHA, Panthenol, Allantoin, and Sodium Hyaluronate to gently exfoliate and hydrate. The Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask features a 30% concentration of 5 types of purifying clay combined with AHA, BHA, and PHA to adsorb sebum, clear impurities, and target blackheads and whiteheads.

Benefits

This dynamic 2-piece set is designed to clear dead skin cells, impurities, and excess oil while tightening enlarged pores. The Zero Pore Pad 2.0 helps refine skin texture, remove surface residue, and provide deep hydration. Meanwhile, the Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask utilizes a quick-dry formula and real-time pore suction system to absorb pore-clogging sebum and impurities without the addition of alcohol. Together, they provide targeted care for those concerned with excess oil, rough skin texture, and visible pores.

Texture & Finish

The Zero Pore Pad 2.0 offers a refreshing, moist finish that leaves skin hydrated and smooth. The Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask features a quick-dry clay texture that delivers an instant cooling sensation and a tight finish as it dries, while remaining gentle and easy to rinse off with lukewarm water.

Main Ingredients and their effects

AHA and BHA work together to exfoliate dead skin cells and clear pore-clogging impurities. Panthenol and Allantoin help soothe and moisturize the skin. Sodium Hyaluronate delivers essential moisture to keep the skin hydrated during and after exfoliation. Anti Sebum P, a patented extract blend including evening primrose, arrowroot, pine leaf, and elm root extracts, helps control sebum secretion and supports pore tightening.

Certifications and Awards

The medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 has earned recognition across multiple beauty platforms, including being named a winner in the scrub/peeling category at the 2021 Hwahae Beauty Awards, ranking 1st in pore care as the DongA Ilbo Editor's Pick, and placing 1st in the skincare/pad category in the 2023 Jamface awards. It also ranked 1st in the skin/toner category at the 2023 Japan K-Cosme Awards and 1st in skin/toner pad pores at the 2024 Hwahae Awards. Additionally, the formula incorporates patented ingredients recognized by the Korean Intellectual Property Office for pore-tightening and moisture-loss prevention benefits.

Clinical test results

Clinical test results for the Zero Pore Pad 2.0 (Study Period: January 21, 2020 – February 21, 2020) demonstrated an 18.0% improvement in dead skin cell quantity, a 44.3% improvement in blackheads and whiteheads, a 4.0% improvement in skin texture, a 47.1% decrease in sebum and oil, an 87.3% improvement in deep pore waste cleansing, a 15.3% increase in surface moisturization, and a 3.6% increase in deep moisturization. Clinical testing for the Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask showed a 27.57% improvement in blackheads and whiteheads, a 98.4% improvement in deep pore waste cleansing, a 53.47% decrease in sebum and oil, an immediate skin temperature decrease of 6.24°C, a 7.3% improvement in surface moisturization, a 3% improvement in deep moisturization, and a 14.8% improvement in blackhead reduction after a single use. Additionally, 2-week tests on the mud mask showed a 23.1% improvement in pore volume, a 19.9% improvement in pore count, a 22.3% improvement in pore area, and a 6.1% improvement in pore depth.

Usage instructions

For the Zero Pore Pad 2.0, after cleansing, gently wipe the face along the skin texture with the embossed side of the pad, then follow with the soft side to refine the skin. For the Zero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask, apply an appropriate amount onto dry skin after cleansing, avoiding the eye and lip areas. Concentrate on areas with a high concentration of blackheads and whiteheads, such as the nose, forehead, and chin. Allow the mask to dry completely for 3 to 5 minutes until it changes color along the pores, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.