Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Diisopropyl adipate + 7 moreWorks
“Flip the pad over and use the silky side to polish and gently dab the remaining essence on face to offer moisturizing effect.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-blemishLauric acidNot delivered
“Smoothens skin texture by removing accumulated dead skin cells and sebum clogged in pores to purify skin. INGREDIENTS HOW TO USE 1.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Use the embossed side to gently wipes on face from inner to outer along skin texture to offer exfoliate effect. 2.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia japonica flower extract, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (dimethylmethoxy chromanol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia japonica flower extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · No ingredient credited for this claimMay help
This product contains dimethylmethoxy chromanol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMyristic acid~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidSorbitol~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPalmitic acid~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPotassium hydroxide~1.9–2.3%
Stearic acid~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidLauric acid~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidCetearyl olivate~1.1–1.4%
Potassium cocoyl glycinate~0.9–1.1%
Parfum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium cocoyl isethionate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateSorbitan olivate~0.5–0.7%
Potassium cocoate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Potassium cocoateCoconut acid~0.5–0.8%
Butylene glycol~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSodium isethionate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium polyacrylate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePortulaca oleracea extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractGaultheria procumbens leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Camellia japonica flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractPropanediol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDiisopropyl adipate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisopropyl adipateLecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lecithin1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Saponaria officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylic acid/acrylamidomethyl propane sulfonic acid copolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethylmethoxy chromanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Dimethylmethoxy chromanolGlyceryl caprylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCitric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumChaenomeles sinensis fruit extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melissa officinalis extract~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Sorbitol, Palmitic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Stearic acid, Lauric acid, Cetearyl olivate, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Parfum, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sorbitan olivate, Potassium cocoate, Coconut acid, Butylene glycol, Sodium isethionate, Sodium polyacrylate, Portulaca oleracea extract, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Disodium edta, Camellia japonica flower extract, Propanediol, Diisopropyl adipate, Lecithin, 1,2-hexanediol, Saponaria officinalis leaf extract, Acrylic acid/acrylamidomethyl propane sulfonic acid copolymer, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Glyceryl caprylate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract, Melissa officinalis extract
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| MedicubeZero Pore Mild Pad (70ea)YOUR PRODUCT | SUNGBOON EDITORGreen Tomato Deep Pore Cleansing Ultra Whipping Foam 120g | Pretty skinCocoon Scrub Foam | MeditimePore Tightening Corset Pack | |
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| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | — | $8.08 | $10.10 | $23.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | — | Beta-Glucan |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Medicube - Buy Medicube Zero Pore Mild Pad in Australia - Korean Skincare and Cosmetics Online" could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.60% - 5.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 33.51A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 4Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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