Medicube Zero Pore Peel Pads 8EA

Overview

The hero ingredient is panthenol, and you use it as a prep or toning step. With a strong 4.3 out of 5 from 392 ratings, it is a well-liked pick. It uses active ingredients, so patch test first and introduce it slowly if your skin is reactive.

The summary above follows how Medicube markets this product. We also read the published ingredient list line by line, and it tells a different story: what the ingredient order actually says.

At a glance

How the ratings break down

Amazon's own star distribution for this product, read on 2026-10-28. We show the one-star share too, because an average alone hides it.

13% of these ratings are one or two stars. That is well above the 6% median for the Medicube range. This is one of the more divisive products in the catalogue: most people like it, but a meaningful minority does not, and the average hides that.

We cannot tell you what those reviewers said. Amazon.com now requires an account to open the full review list, so the critical reviews are not readable from a public page. We would rather say that than guess.

What is panthenol?

Panthenol (provitamin B5) is a soothing humectant that calms and hydrates sensitive skin.

Ingredients, as listed by Medicube

Taken from Medicube's own product page on 2026-10-18. We have not verified it against a physical pack, and formulations change by market and batch. If an ingredient matters to you, check the pack itself.

Show the full ingredient list (41 ingredients)

Water (Aqua), Cellulose, Quaternium-60, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Carbomer, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Pantolactone, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Chamomile Flower Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Fragrance (Natural Fragrance), Limonene, Linalool

What the ingredient order actually tells you

• This is a physical exfoliant first. The manufacturer describes a double-sided pad, unbleached cotton on one side and microfiber on the other, and cellulose sits second on the list, most likely the cotton itself, since cotton is cellulose.
• The 'naturally derived AHA' is a run of fruit extracts, lime, lemon, orange, grape and apple, at 23rd to 27th, next to willow bark at 22nd. No glycolic, lactic or salicylic acid entry appears, so the chemical side of the exfoliation is mild by design.
• The essence itself: propylene glycol fourth, alcohol denat. tenth, panthenol 13th and centella 15th, with a lactobacillus rice ferment at 20th, the 'rice extract' of the listing.
• Fragrance sits 39th, followed by limonene and linalool at 40th and 41st, the last three entries.

Our read

Treat these as a soaked exfoliating mitt rather than a chemical peel: the texture of the pad does most of the work, and the fruit acids are garnish. That suits rough elbows, heels and the odd textured patch better than daily use on the face. Go gently with the microfiber side, especially over active breakouts.

Who should skip this

• Your skin is sensitive or easily scratched. Physical buffing is the main mechanism here.
• You want a chemical exfoliant. No glycolic, lactic or salicylic acid entry appears on the list.
• Fragrance bothers you. It sits 39th, with limonene and linalool after it.

A note on how we read that list. Ingredient lists run in descending order of concentration, but only for ingredients above 1%. Below that, the order is up to the manufacturer, so a low position tells you something is present at a low level, not exactly how much. We do not guess at percentages. FDA labeling guide.

What the listing says

Medicube's own description of this product, as published on its Amazon.com listing. It is marketing copy, not our assessment, and we have not verified the claims in it.

• [Powered by Rice Extract] Rice Extract and naturally derived AHA gently removes dead skin cells and excess sebum, while Panthenol helps refine texture and support the skin’s moisture barrier.
• [Head-to-Toe Smoothing] Buffs away dead skin cells, helps improve texture. Use it on your cheek, nose, even elbows, and heels - effective for both facial and body care.
• [Perfect for Prepping Skin] Use before makeup for a smoother finish. Helps keep skin soft, smooth, and ready for your next step.
• [Deep Pore & Radiance Care] Pair it with our Zero Pore Pad to boost your pore care routine for glowy and clearer-looking glass glow skin.
• [Double-Sided for Targeted Care] One side features cotton for smoothing, while the other uses ultra-fine microfiber to polish rough areas like the nose and chin.

Full listing title: medicube Zero Pore Peel Pads 8EA, Face & Body Exfoliating Pads

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