medicube Zero Pore One Day Serum
By Nur → Last verified 9/29/2026
Price checked 9/29/2026
List price $40.00. 42% off Price-checked 2026-09-29.
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What we found
Based on how this product compares to others in the serums category, cross-referenced against retailer listings and market data.
Strengths
- + 2023 Glowpick Beauty Awards (mid-year), best pore-minimising essence/serum, 3rd place
- + Confirmed actives: niacinamide, centella asiatica, madecassoside, salicylic acid
Worth knowing
- - Hero concentrations (15.2% triple acids, 2% niacinamide) come from the brand's Amazon listing, not the primary retailer page -- treat as manufacturer-reported
Key ingredients
These are the ingredients medicube highlights for this product, cross-checked against general dermatological and cosmetic-chemistry sources, not a full INCI list.
Fragrance: this formula contains added fragrance.
| Ingredient | What it is | What it does for skin |
|---|---|---|
| Niacinamide | A form of vitamin B3, one of the most studied ingredients in cosmetic dermatology. | Strengthens the skin barrier by boosting ceramide production, helps even out tone by limiting pigment transfer to skin cells, and can reduce the look of enlarged pores. |
| Allantoin | A soothing compound, naturally occurring in some plants and also made synthetically. | Calms irritation and supports skin healing, often paired with other barrier-focused ingredients. |
| Adenosine | A compound naturally present in skin cells, used in skincare as an anti-aging active. | Recognized by South Korea's MFDS as a functional anti-wrinkle ingredient at 0.04% concentration, based on clinical studies showing measurable fine-line improvement; a real but modest effect, not a retinoid substitute. |
| Sodium hyaluronate | The salt form of hyaluronic acid, commonly used for its water solubility and stability in formulas; molecular weight varies by product rather than being uniformly smaller. | Draws and holds moisture the same way hyaluronic acid does; how easily it absorbs depends on the specific molecular weight used, which formulas don't always disclose. |
| Hyaluronic acid | A humectant naturally found in skin, capable of holding many times its weight in water. | Draws moisture into the skin's surface, helping it look and feel plumper and more hydrated. |
| Centella asiatica extract | A plant extract, also called Cica or tiger grass, long used in traditional medicine for wound healing. | Calms redness and irritation and supports the skin barrier; some preclinical and limited clinical research suggests it may also support collagen production, though more rigorous long-term studies are still needed to confirm this. |
| Madecassoside | One of centella asiatica's key active compounds, often isolated and purified. | A soothing, antioxidant compound studied for calming sensitive and reactive skin and supporting barrier repair. |
| Salicylic acid | A beta hydroxy acid (BHA), oil-soluble unlike AHAs. | Exfoliates inside pores to clear buildup and control oil, with mild anti-inflammatory properties useful for acne-prone skin.Note: An active exfoliant. Can be drying or irritating with daily use, especially for dry or sensitized skin. |
What the brand says
medicube's own marketing claims, not our own findings.
- Formulated with 15.2% Triple Acids, including AHA, BHA, PHA, and Niacinamide, this serum provides optimal exfoliating, radiance enhancing, and firming effects
Research-Based
Our assessment comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. This product hasn't been hands-on tested yet. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.
Price history
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Frequently asked
How much does medicube Zero Pore One Day Serum cost per mL?
$0.77 per mL (currently $23.00 for 30 mL).
Has medicube Zero Pore One Day Serum been hands-on tested?
Not yet. Our assessment for this product comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.
What are the key ingredients in medicube Zero Pore One Day Serum?
The ingredients medicube highlights for this product include Niacinamide, Allantoin, Adenosine, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Centella asiatica extract, Madecassoside, Salicylic acid.
Sources
Pricing and availability for this product were verified against the following retailer listings.