Medicube

Medicube Zero Pore Peel Pad

Name: Medicube - Zero Pore Peel Pad
Brand: Medicube

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Anti-blemish

Centella asiatica extract, Salix alba bark extract

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What the product description says

“An exfoliant Rice Peeling Pad that exfoliates dead skin cells, excess sebum, and blackheads for smoother, clearer skin.”

Source: Lila Beauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Centella asiatica extractEffect: LowA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~0.5–0.75%

Salix alba bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect~0.3–0.55%

Exfoliation

Salix alba bark extract

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What the product description says

“An exfoliant Rice Peeling Pad that exfoliates dead skin cells, excess sebum, and blackheads for smoother, clearer skin.”

Source: Lila Beauty

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.

Moisturizing

Side benefit · Panthenol, Glycerin + 11 more

Works well

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, pantolactone.

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.5–0.8%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.4–2.9%

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~0.5–0.75%

PantolactoneKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.55%

Vitis vinifera fruit extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds~0.25–0.5%

Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractKey activeEffect: MediumA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking~0.25–0.5%

Ulmus davidiana root extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin~0.15–0.3%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~3–3.7%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.7–1%

Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.45–0.7%

Portulaca oleracea extract· HumectantEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%

Scutellaria baicalensis root extract· HumectantEffect: LowA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties~0.2–0.4%

Pyrus malus fruit extractUnder-dosedCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content~0.25–0.5%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract + 7 more

May help

This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Centella asiatica extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~0.5–0.75%

Paeonia suffruticosa root extractEffect: Low~0.5–0.75%

Origanum vulgare leaf extractEffect: LowA plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants~0.3–0.55%

Portulaca oleracea extractEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%

Vitis vinifera fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds~0.25–0.5%

Scutellaria baicalensis root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties~0.2–0.4%

Ulmus davidiana root extractEffect: LowA plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin~0.15–0.3%

Pyrus malus fruit extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content~0.25–0.5%

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Centella asiatica extract

May help

This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

11 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract + 9 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 27 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~3–3.7%est.

Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~0.95–1.15%est.

Paeonia suffruticosa root extract—High~0.5–0.75%est.

Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effectHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Citrus aurantifolia fruit extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.3–0.5%est.

Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.3–0.5%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.3–0.5%est.

Origanum vulgare leaf extractA plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritantsHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

Anthemis nobilis flower extractA plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Scutellaria baicalensis root extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant propertiesHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Cinnamomum cassia bark extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

Oenothera biennis flower extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Ulmus davidiana root extractA plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skinHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.5–1.8%est.

Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.2–1.4%est.

Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.6–0.9%est.

Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~0.5–0.75%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.35–0.6%est.

Vitis vinifera fruit extractA plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seedsMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Cellulose~4.6–5.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Quaternium-60~4.4–5.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Propylene glycol~3–3.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Glycerin~2.4–2.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Dipropylene glycol~1.8–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Carbomer~1.6–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~1.5–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.2–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Alcohol denat.~0.95–1.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Butylene glycol~0.7–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.6–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Panthenol~0.5–0.8%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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Centella asiatica extract~0.5–0.75%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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1,2-hexanediol~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

More about Chamomilla recutita flower extract

Glyceryl caprylate~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Lactobacillus/rice ferment~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Pantolactone~0.3–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Salix alba bark extract~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishExfoliation

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

More about Salix alba bark extract

Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract~0.3–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Citrus limon fruit extract~0.3–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.3–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Vitis vinifera fruit extract~0.25–0.5%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds

More about Vitis vinifera fruit extract

Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.25–0.5%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Origanum vulgare leaf extract~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants

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Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.25–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking

More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract

Portulaca oleracea extract~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

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 extract

Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating

More about Anthemis nobilis flower extract

Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-oxidationMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties

More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extract

Cinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pinus palustris leaf extract~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Oenothera biennis flower extract~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.15–0.3%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin

More about Ulmus davidiana root extract

Pueraria lobata root extract~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Parfum~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cellulose, Quaternium-60, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Carbomer, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Panthenol, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Centella asiatica extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus/rice ferment, Pantolactone, Salix alba bark extract, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool

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Product summary

"Medicube - Buy Medicube Zero Pore Peel Pad in Australia - Korean Skincare Online" is effective for: Moisturizing

This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.50% - 0.80% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (pantolactone 0.30% - 0.55%, panthenol 0.50% - 0.80% and glycerin 2.40% - 2.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.