{"product_id":"medicube-zero-pore-pad-2-0-70-pads","title":"Medicube - Zero Pore Pad 2.0 [70 pads]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is a dual-textured exfoliating toner pad formulated with 4.5% AHA (lactic acid) and 0.45% BHA (salicylic acid).\u003c\/strong\u003e One side is embossed to sweep away dead skin and sebum; the other is smooth, for pressing hydration back in. It is Medicube's best-known product worldwide, holding a 4.9 average from more than 2,400 reviews on the brand's own store, and it is aimed squarely at enlarged-looking pores, rough texture and oily shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMedicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 pads \/ 155 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAHA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5% lactic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBHA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.45% salicylic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePad design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbossed side to exfoliate, silky side to soothe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisible pores, rough texture, blackheads, excess oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOily, combination and normal; sensitive skin should go slowly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStart 2–3 times a week, build up gradually\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRinse after?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — press the remaining essence into the skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse with SPF?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, daily sunscreen is essential when using AHAs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the acids actually do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe two acids work at different depths, which is why they are paired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLactic acid (AHA, 4.5%)\u003c\/strong\u003e is water-soluble and works on the skin's surface, loosening the bonds between dead cells so they shed evenly. Lactic acid is the gentler, more hydrating member of the AHA family — it is a humectant as well as an exfoliant, which is why this formula does not leave skin feeling stripped the way a glycolic product can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalicylic acid (BHA, 0.45%)\u003c\/strong\u003e is oil-soluble, so it can travel into the pore lining itself and dissolve the mix of sebum and dead skin that makes blackheads and enlarged-looking pores. This is the ingredient doing the pore work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn honest note on pore size: nothing shrinks a pore permanently — pore diameter is largely genetic. What exfoliation does is empty the pore of the debris stretching it open, so it looks considerably smaller. Keep using it and pores stay clear; stop, and they gradually refill. That is a real, visible result, but it is maintenance rather than a cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Kuwait's climate this matters more than most places. Heat drives sebum production, and layering sunscreen daily — which you should — leaves residue that a plain cleanser does not always shift. A twice-weekly acid pad clears that build-up before it settles into pores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it correctly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleanse first\u003c\/strong\u003e and pat your face dry. Pads are not a cleanser and should not be used to remove makeup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake one pad\u003c\/strong\u003e and start with the \u003cstrong\u003eembossed side\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sweep gently from the centre of your face outwards — forehead, nose, cheeks, chin. Let the texture do the work; do not scrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlip to the silky side\u003c\/strong\u003e and go over your face again, more slowly, to soothe and add hydration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not rinse.\u003c\/strong\u003e Press whatever essence remains into your skin with your palms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollow with serum and moisturiser,\u003c\/strong\u003e and sunscreen every single morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting the frequency right\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where most people go wrong. Combined AHA and BHA at these strengths is a genuine chemical exfoliant, not a wipe. Start at \u003cstrong\u003etwo to three nights a week\u003c\/strong\u003e and only increase if your skin stays comfortable. Tightness, stinging, unexpected flaking or new sensitivity all mean you are exfoliating too often — scale back and let the barrier recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use these pads on the same night as a retinoid or another acid product. Alternate nights instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to use after the pads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour skin is freshly exfoliated and unusually receptive, so follow with hydration rather than more actives. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicube-zero-pore-toner-250ml\"\u003eZero Pore Toner\u003c\/a\u003e continues the pore routine, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicube-pdrn-pink-peptide-serum-30ml\"\u003ePDRN Pink Peptide Serum\u003c\/a\u003e adds calming hydration without any additional acids. Seal with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicube-collagen-jelly-cream-110ml\"\u003eCollagen Jelly Cream\u003c\/a\u003e, which contains no acids. Note that \u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicube-zero-pore-cream-2-0-50ml\"\u003eZero Pore Cream 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e contains glycolic acid, so save it for nights you are not using these pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild the full Zero Pore routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStep\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePurpose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleanse (PM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicube-zero-pore-blackhead-deep-cleansing-oil-205ml\"\u003eZero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDissolves sunscreen, makeup and hardened sebum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleanse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicube-zero-pore-sa-clear-capsule-cleansing-foam\"\u003eZero Pore SA Clear Capsule Cleansing Foam\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecond cleanse with salicylic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExfoliate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero Pore Pad 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAHA + BHA, 2–3 nights a week\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicube-zero-pore-one-day-serum-30ml\"\u003eZero Pore One Day Serum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTargeted pore and sebum care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisturise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicube-zero-pore-cream-2-0-50ml\"\u003eZero Pore Cream 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContains glycolic acid — use on nights you skip the pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicube-zero-pore-blackhead-mud-mask-100g\"\u003eZero Pore Blackhead Mud Mask\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeeper clay-based clear-out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtect (AM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medicube-zero-pore-moisture-sun-serum-50ml\"\u003eZero Pore Moisture Sun Serum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-negotiable when using acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medicube\"\u003eMedicube range at EmartGCC\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you use Medicube Zero Pore Pad correctly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter cleansing and drying your face, sweep the embossed side gently from the centre outwards, then flip to the silky side and repeat more slowly. Do not rinse — press the remaining essence in, then apply serum, moisturiser and sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to rinse my face after using the pads?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The remaining liquid is a hydrating toner essence meant to stay on the skin. Pat it in and carry on with the rest of your routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 every day?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people should not, at least not at first. With 4.5% AHA and 0.45% BHA, two to three times a week is the safe starting point. Some oily skin types tolerate daily use eventually, but build up slowly and stop increasing at the first sign of tightness or stinging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat ingredients are in Medicube Zero Pore Pads?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active exfoliants are 4.5% lactic acid (AHA) and 0.45% salicylic acid (BHA), supported by plant extracts and soothing agents that hydrate and calm as they exfoliate. Medicube describes the formula as hypoallergenic and tested for sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I use after the pads?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydration, not more actives. A calming serum and a moisturiser are ideal. Avoid retinoids or other acids on the same night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo these pads actually shrink pores?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey clear the sebum and dead skin that stretch pores open, which makes pores look meaningfully smaller. They cannot permanently change pore size, which is mostly genetic. The improvement lasts as long as you keep the routine going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre they suitable for sensitive skin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedicube tests the formula for sensitive skin, and lactic acid is among the gentler AHAs. Even so, if your skin reacts easily, patch test first and start with once a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use them if I am using retinol?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but not on the same night. Alternate — retinoid one night, pads another — to avoid over-exfoliating and compromising your skin barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need sunscreen when using these?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, without exception. AHAs increase sun sensitivity, and in Kuwait's UV levels daily broad-spectrum sunscreen is essential — otherwise you undo the tone and texture benefits you are exfoliating for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying Medicube in Kuwait\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmartGCC stocks 100% original Medicube with delivery across Kuwait, usually next day, cash on delivery available and a 14-day return window on unopened items. Keep the tub tightly sealed so the pads stay saturated, and store it out of direct heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do you use Medicube Zero Pore Pad correctly?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"After cleansing and drying your face, sweep the embossed side gently from the centre outwards, then flip to the silky side and repeat more slowly. Do not rinse — press the remaining essence in, then apply serum, moisturiser and sunscreen.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need to rinse my face after using the pads?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. The remaining liquid is a hydrating toner essence meant to stay on the skin. 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