medicube Zero Pore Pad Korean Skincare - 5.46oz/70ct

A: They can be used together, but since the pads contain AHA/BHA exfoliating acids, layering them with a prescription-strength azelaic acid gel may increase dryness or irritation, so it’s best to alternate days or times (such as pads in the AM and azelaic acid in the PM) and check with your dermatologist or prescriber first.

A: These Zero Pore Pads are formulated for pore care, blackheads, and oil control rather than aging or wrinkled skin, so they aren’t the best fit for that concern. Medicube’s collagen, peptide, or PDRN-based creams and serums are better matched to firming and fine lines.

A: Yes, these pads can be used before makeup as part of your morning routine.

A: These Zero Pore Pads are formulated for pore care, blackheads, and oil control rather than sun damage.

A: Yes, Medicube Zero Pore Pads can help clear closed comedones because they contain exfoliating acids, but they are not an effective treatment for true fungal acne.

A: The blue Zero Pore Pad focuses on BHA/AHA exfoliation for pores, blackheads, and oiliness and is brand-recommended for daily AM/PM use, while the red jar pad (Succinic Acid Peeling Pad) is a stronger peeling/brightening formula generally meant for less frequent use rather than daily, so the two aren't meant to be used interchangeably or combined on the same day without care to avoid over-exfoliating.

A: Yes, the brand markets these pads as suitable for acne-prone and sensitive skin, though since they contain AHA/BHA exfoliating acids, sensitive skin should start with every-other-day use and patch test first, per the brand's own precautions.

A: Medicube hasn't been certified cruelty-free by third-party organizations like Leaping Bunny or PETA.

A: No, the brand's instructions call for using the pad after cleansing, not as a standalone step on unwashed skin.

A: No, the medicube Zero Pore Pads do not contain niacinamide.