medicube Zero Pore One-day Serum

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Gluconolactone
3. Methylpropanediol
4. Glycerin
5. Propanediol
6. Tromethamine
7. Polyglycerin-3
8. Niacinamide
9. 1,2-Hexanediol
10. Citric Acid
11. Dimethicone
12. Butylene Glycol
13. C12-14 Pareth-12
14. Hydroxyethylcellulose
15. Salicylic Acid
16. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
17. Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
18. Lecithin
19. Allantoin
20. Lactic Acid
21. Glycolic Acid
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Adenosine
24. Dextrin
25. Indigofera Tinctoria Extract
26. Sodium Hyaluronate
27. Hyaluronic Acid
28. Sodium Citrate
29. Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract
30. Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
31. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
32. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
33. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
34. Trisodium Phosphate
35. Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
36. Pentylene Glycol
37. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
38. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
39. Centella Asiatica Extract
40. Madecassoside
41. Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
42. Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains silicones

Formulation view Water-based serum with polyols. Gluconolactone, salicylic, and fruit acids exfoliate; niacinamide and hyaluronic acids repair. Centella and allantoin soothe. Ideal for oily, combination skin pore care. Formulator's note: Strong acidic system buffered by humectants; silicone adds slip. Suitable for seeking instant clarity, requiring tolerance building.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

CHELATING

Gluconolactone

SOLVENT

MethylpropanediolPropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

BUFFERING

Tromethamine

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

Other ingredients

Polyglycerin-3Citric AcidDimethiconeButylene GlycolC12-14 Pareth-12HydroxyethylcelluloseSalicylic AcidAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateLecithinAllantoinLactic AcidGlycolic AcidEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineDextrinIndigofera Tinctoria ExtractSodium HyaluronateHyaluronic AcidSodium CitrateHemerocallis Fulva Flower ExtractGardenia Florida Fruit ExtractHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerTrisodium PhosphateMyosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractPentylene GlycolHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateSodium Acetylated HyaluronateCentella Asiatica ExtractMadecassosideLactobacillus Ferment LysateTaraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Polyglycerin-3

Not decoded yet

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

C12-14 Pareth-12

Not decoded yet

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate for emulsion stabilization and thickening; ionic polymer, check ion compatibility.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Indigofera Tinctoria Extract

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract

Not decoded yet

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Extract for color and conditioning; watch dark batches in clear systems

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid derivative with better penetration and strong hydration; different molecular weights provide hydration at various depths, typical concentration 0.1-1%.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Trisodium Phosphate

Strong alkaline buffer for high pH regulation; use precise dosing to avoid irritation

Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Not decoded yet

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Cationic hyaluronic acid, 0.1–1%; water-soluble thickener and conditioning agent.

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Lactobacillus ferment lysate for skin conditioning; provides soothing and hydration, low sensitization risk if sterile.

Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract

Taraxacum leaf extract for soothing; plant extract may contain particulates, filtration needed.

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