MEDICUBE - Zero Pore Pad Mild

What it is

• Pre-soaked toner pads (about 70 pads in the tub) targeted at refining pores, controlling excess sebum, and gently exfoliating

• “Mild” version of the brand’s Zero Pore Pad line, specifically marketed for very sensitive or delicate skin which still wants exfoliation and pore-care. 

• Dual-textured pad: one side (embossed/rougher) for gentle exfoliation, the flip side (smoother) for polishing / soothing & hydrating.

🌿 Key Benefits / What it aims to do

• Gently exfoliate dead skin cells and clear the surface of the skin to help minimize the appearance of enlarged pores. 

• Control excess sebum or oil production that tends to enlarge pores or cause clogged pores. 

• Soothe and hydrate skin / support the skin barrier while doing pore care — important because this version is for sensitive skin. 

• Improve skin texture (smoother feel) and make pores appear visually smaller. 

🧪 Key Ingredients

• PHA (Gluconolactone) — a gentler acid compared to more aggressive AHAs/BHAs; it exfoliates with lower irritation, making it suitable for sensitive skin. 

• Panthenol & Madecassoside — soothing/hydrating agents; help calm the skin and improve texture. 

• Hyaluronic Acid (and its derivatives) — for hydration and plumpness, helping the skin not feel stripped after exfoliation.

• Patent “Anti Sebum-P” / Pore Tightening Complex (brand’s proprietary technology) — aimed at tightening the appearance of pores and controlling sebum. 

📋 How to Use

1. Cleanse your face thoroughly first. 

2. Take one pad from the tub. Use the embossed (textured) side to gently swipe from the center of the face outward — this is the exfoliating step. 

3. Flip the pad to the smooth side and smooth it across the face for the finishing / hydrating step. 

4. Pat in any remaining essence into the skin until absorbed. Then follow with your usual serum, moisturizer, etc. 

5. The brand also notes: For “ultra-sensitive” skin, consider usage frequency, patch testing is advisable. 

⚠️ Things to Note / Intended For

• Although designed for sensitive skin, any exfoliating product (even mild) can irritate depending on your skin’s state. Reddit users report some reactions. 

• It may not be suitable for extremely compromised skin barrier or active rosacea without caution.

• Don’t over-use; the brand suggests the “Mild” version so you can use more comfortably, but every skin is different.

• One source notes: “Note: Vita C Ampoule cannot be used together with Zero Pore Pad.” (i.e., avoid layering certain strong actives simultaneously) 

🎯 My Summary

If I were to summarise:
This is a gentle exfoliating toner pad from Medicube designed for people who are concerned about pores (enlarged, visible) and have more sensitive skin that can’t tolerate harsher exfoliants. It gives you a dual action — lightly exfoliate + hydrate/soothe — in one step. With regular use it can help refine pores, smooth skin texture, and keep oil/sebum in check, while being conscious of irritation.