Zero Pore One Day Serum pore-tightening serum

💗 Zero Pore One Day Serum – 15.2% acid complex for caring for pores and uneven texture

The medicube Zero Pore One Day Serum is an intensive exfoliating serum that targets visible pores, excess sebum, blackheads, and uneven skin texture with a 15.2% AHA+BHA+PHA complex and 2% niacinamide.

The three types of acids complement each other in different ways: AHA primarily removes dead skin cells accumulated on the skin surface, BHA helps care for sebum-clogged pores, while the high proportion of PHA adds a more hydrating character to the exfoliation.

This lightweight serum is mainly recommended for the evening routine for those who want to refine the appearance of pores, oiliness, and uneven skin surface all at once with a single product.

✨ What does it do?

• Contains 15.2% AHA+BHA+PHA acid complex: simultaneously focuses on surface dead skin cells, sebum accumulated in pores, and skin texture.
• Helps make pores appear clearer: BHA is especially suitable for caring for areas prone to blackheads and congestion.
• Refines rough, uneven texture: AHA and PHA help remove accumulated dead skin cells.
• Helps balance oilier skin: BHA is complemented by 2% niacinamide.
• Supports a brighter, more even appearance: regular exfoliation and niacinamide together help refresh dull skin.
• Not just a pore serum: due to PHA’s moisture-binding properties, the formula incorporates hydration support into the acid care.

🧬 Key ingredients

1% AHA

The formula combines three types of AHA for exfoliating the skin surface. It primarily supports the removal of dead skin cells accumulated on the surface, helping to smooth and even out the texture.

0.2% BHA – salicylic acid

An oil-soluble exfoliant particularly suitable for routines targeting increased sebum production, blackheads, and clogged pores.

14% PHA

The highest proportion acid component in the formula. Besides exfoliating, PHA can also bind water, thus complementing surface skin renewal with a more hydrating character.

2% niacinamide

A versatile form of vitamin B3 that supports the skin barrier, sebum balance, and a more even, radiant complexion.

📊 What did medicube’s tests show?

According to the manufacturer’s published tests for this 15.2% formula:

• Visibility of pores reduced by 10.8% after one day,
• appearance of blackheads and closed comedones reduced by 13% over two weeks,
• sebum production reduced by 20.1%,
• skin surface unevenness improved by 6.3%,
• surface hydration increased by 3%,
• radiance improved by 12%.

Data are from medicube’s published test results for this formula. Individual results may vary.

🎯 Who is it recommended for?

Zero Pore One Day Serum is especially suitable if:

• visible pores bother you,
• your skin is oily or combination,
• prone to blackheads and congestion,
• your skin texture is rough or uneven,
• dead skin cells easily accumulate,
• you want to treat the pore–sebum–texture issues with a single targeted acid serum.

Due to its high acid content, it is especially suitable if your skin is already accustomed to exfoliating acids.

🧴 Texture and place in the routine

Light serum texture to be used after toner, before moisturiser.

Apply a small amount to the entire face or targeted pore-prone, uneven areas, then gently pat in. Follow with a hydrating serum or cream.

As it contains a 15.2% acid complex, no additional intensive exfoliating step is needed in the same routine.

💗 Why do we love it?

Because it is truly a targeted, powerful Zero Pore serum, not a general pore care product with some acids.

The 1% AHA, 0.2% BHA and 14% PHA approach the same issues from three different angles: surface dead skin cells, sebum-clogged pores, and uneven texture. Added to this is 2% niacinamide, which supports sebum balance and a more even complexion.

It is a good choice if pores, blackheads, oiliness and rough texture all present problems and you do not want to layer multiple separate acid products.

❓ Q&A

How is this different from the new Zero Pore One Day 10-Peptide Serum?

This is the earlier, more intensive acid formula based on a 15.2% AHA+BHA+PHA complex and 2% niacinamide.

The new Zero Pore One Day 10-Peptide Serum is a reformulated product working with peptides and a different AHA+BHA+PHA+LHA system. The two versions are therefore not the same.

Which acids does it contain exactly?

The formula contains a total of 15.2% acid complex:

• 1% AHA,
• 0.2% BHA,
• 14% PHA.

This is accompanied by 2% niacinamide.

Can I use it every evening?

It is a high acid content serum, so usage frequency should be adjusted to your skin’s tolerance. If you are new to the product, start with a few times a week and increase frequency as tolerated.

Can I use it in the same routine as Zero Pore Pad 2.0?

As both products contain acid exfoliants, it is not necessary to layer them. It is more practical to use them in different routines or on separate days so each product can work independently.

How is it different from Zero Pore One Day Cream?

The Zero Pore One Day Serum is an intensive exfoliating serum with a 15.2% acid complex.

The Zero Pore One Day Cream, by contrast, is a lightweight, hydrating pore care cream with only 0.1% BHA and 5% panthenol. The cream is primarily a hydrating finishing step, while the serum is a targeted exfoliating treatment.