Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of MediCube Deep Vita C Pad versus MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 .
Last updated on September 29, 2023. Published on September 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Ingredient Info
MediCube Deep Vita C Pad 48 ingredients
MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 46 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 46 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
MediCube Deep Vita C Pad 48 ingredients
MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 46 ingredients
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water • Water • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Methylpropanediol • Niacinamide • Glycereth-26 • Methyl Gluceth-10 • Polyglycerin-3 • 1,2-Hexanediol • Gluconolactone • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Cymbopogon Martini Oil • Citronellal • Adenosine • Butylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Mentha Viridis Extract • Lactobacillus/Lemon Peel Ferment Extract • Geraniol • Citronellol • Coptis Japonica Extract • Cucumis Melo Seed Extract • Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Extract • Allantoin • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Panthenol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lactic Acid • Glucose • Beta-Glucan • Linalool • Hyaluronic Acid • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Tocopherol • Cetyl Palmitate • Ubiquinone • Polysorbate 80 • Sorbitan Stearate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 • Ergothioneine • Hesperidin • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
Methylpropanediol • Tromethamine • Lactic Acid • Alcohol Denat. • 1,2-Hexanediol • Panthenol • Glycereth-26 • Salicylic Acid • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Betaine • Trehalose • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycerin • Allantoin • Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate • Disodium EDTA • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Betaine Salicylate • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Citrus Grandis Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Ethyl Hexanediol • Centella Asiatica Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract • Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract • Lactobacillus • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract • Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Pueraria Lobata Root Extract • Limonene
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Ingredients Explained
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Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolMediCube Deep Vita C Pad contains this as ingredient number 4.
MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-26MediCube Deep Vita C Pad contains this as ingredient number 6.
MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 7.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
MediCube Deep Vita C Pad contains this as ingredient number 9.
MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
MediCube Deep Vita C Pad contains this as ingredient number 12.
MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
MediCube Deep Vita C Pad contains this as ingredient number 16.
MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAMediCube Deep Vita C Pad contains this as ingredient number 17.
MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinMediCube Deep Vita C Pad contains this as ingredient number 26.
MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolMediCube Deep Vita C Pad contains this as ingredient number 28.
MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateMediCube Deep Vita C Pad contains this as ingredient number 29.
MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidMediCube Deep Vita C Pad contains this as ingredient number 30.
MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMediCube Deep Vita C Pad contains this as ingredient number 35.
MediCube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 contains this as ingredient number 14.
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SaraPerlman_240
Keeps my skin hydrated and glowing all day. When I don’t use them my skin always feels dry and tight.
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