Medicube
Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil
face oil cleanser
Medicube
face oil cleanser
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Take the skin testThe Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil is a powerful first-step cleanser that melts away blackheads, excess sebum, and long-wear makeup without stripping the skin. Formulated with a lightweight, non-comedogenic oil blend, it penetrates deep into pores to dissolve impurities and unclog congestion, especially in the T-zone. Ideal for oily and blackhead-prone skin, it helps refine pores while leaving the skin feeling fresh, clean, and hydrated.
Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil is a cushioning oil cleanser from Medicube, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 50 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin and Glycine Soja Oil.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside and Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Glycine Soja Oil is the oil obtained from the soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae, by extraction or expression. It consists esentially of triglycerides of oleic, linoleic and saturated acids
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables is the fraction of olive oil which is not saponified in the refining recovery of olive oil fatty acids.
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the kernels, Argania Spinosa (L.), Sapotaceae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Solanum Melogena Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Eggplant, Solanum melongena L., Solanaceae
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Corallina Officinalis Extract is an extract of the Alga, Corallina officinalis L., Corallinaceae
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-octanoyloxy-
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 50 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Dissolves and carries everything else
Calms visible redness and irritation
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how the product smells or looks
Forms a film that slows water loss
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Glycine Soja Oil is the oil obtained from the soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae, by extraction or expression. It consists esentially of triglycerides of oleic, linoleic and saturated acids
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sorbitol-.omega.-hydroxy-, tetraoleate (30 mol EO average molar ratio)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil is the fixed oil, consisting primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids, obtained by pressing the seeds of the Grape, Vitis Vinifera L., Vitaceae
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables is the fraction of olive oil which is not saponified in the refining recovery of olive oil fatty acids.
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed or extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Castor, Ricinus communis, Euphorbiaceae
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Macadamia integrifolia, Proteaceae
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the nuts of the Hazelnut, Corylus avellana L., Betulaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the kernels, Argania Spinosa (L.), Sapotaceae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the bran of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic, palmetic and stearic
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the Camellia, Camellia japonica L., Theaceae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Coccinia indica, Cucurbitaceae
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Solanum Melogena Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Eggplant, Solanum melongena L., Solanaceae
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Ocimum sanctum, Labiatae
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Corallina Officinalis Extract is an extract of the Alga, Corallina officinalis L., Corallinaceae
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Curcuma Longa Root Extract is an extract of the rhizomes of the Turmeric, Curcuma longa L., Zingiberaceae
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Water
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 2-octanoyloxy-
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
7-Isopropyl-1,4-dimethylazulene
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, O-6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid
30th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha,6beta)-
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salix Alba Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the White Willow, Salix alba L., salicaceae
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Chamaecyparis obtusa, Cupressaceae
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Wild Marjoram, Origanum vulgare L., Labiatae
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Pine, Pinus densiflora, Pinaceae
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract is an extract obtained from the dried bark of the Chinese Cinnamon, Cinnamomum cassia (L.), Lauraceae
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract is an extract of the fermentation of soybean by the microorganism Lactobacillus
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucoside, Decyl
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Pueraria lobata, Fabacea
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract is an extract of the needles of the Swamp Pine, Pinus palustris, Pinaceae
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract is an extract of the root bark of the Elm, Ulmus davidiana, Ulmaceae
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.
IUNIK
Shares 6 key ingredients with Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Dr. Althea
Shares 5 key ingredients with Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil: Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Butylene Glycol
Dr.Althea
Shares 5 key ingredients with Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil: Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Butylene Glycol
NEOGEN
Shares 4 key ingredients with Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil: Glycine Soja Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Anua
Shares 4 key ingredients with Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract
ma:nyo
Shares 4 key ingredients with Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil: Glycine Soja Oil, Butylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
GLYCINE SOJA OIL, SORBETH-30 TETRAOLEATE, PARFUM, VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, MELIA AZADIRACHTA FLOWER EXTRACT, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OIL, MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL, CORYLUS AVELLANA SEED OIL, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL, ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OIL, CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, COCCINIA INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT, SOLANUM MELONGENA FRUIT EXTRACT, OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT, CORALLINA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA ROOT EXTRACT, AQUA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID, ALLANTOIN, NIACINAMIDE, GUAIAZULENE, ASIATICOSIDE, ASIATIC ACID, MADECASSIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SALIX ALBA BARK EXTRACT, CHAMAECYPARIS OBTUSA LEAF EXTRACT, ORIGANUM VULGARE LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PINUS DENSIFLORA LEAF EXTRACT, MADECASSOSIDE, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, CINNAMOMUM CASSIA BARK EXTRACT, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, LACTOBACILLUS/SOYBEAN FERMENT EXTRACT, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, PUERARIA LOBATA ROOT EXTRACT, PINUS PALUSTRIS LEAF EXTRACT, ULMUS DAVIDIANA ROOT EXTRACT, OENOTHERA BIENNIS FLOWER EXTRACT, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN.
NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
Apply an appropriate amount to wet skin, gently massage in circular motions, and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Use morning and evening for best results.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
10 ingredients could feed malassezia: Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Parfum.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, first step.
It lists 50 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
Medicube, a brand based in Korea.
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