Medicube
Zero Foam CleanserA face cleanser built around Mineral sunscreen and AHA, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face cleanser built around AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 25.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 22.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.

Benefits

Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, PEG-32, PEG-75, Propanediol, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Coconut Acid, Diisopropyl Adipate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Coconut Acid, Diisopropyl Adipate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate

Concerns

May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Olivate, Coconut Acid, Lauric Acid, Lecithin, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Potassium Cocoate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Myristic Acid (in both products)
Cleansing
3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Stearic Acid (in both products)
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
Palmitic Acid (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Lauric Acid (in both products)
Cleansing
4 / 1
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Myristic Acid (in both products)
Cleansing
3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Palmitic Acid (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Stearic Acid (in both products)
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Lauric Acid (in both products)
Cleansing
4 / 1
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Myristic Acid
Fragrance, Opacifying, Perfuming, Cleansing
Myristic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Myristic Acid →Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Stearic Acid →Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide is the inorganic base
Learn more about Potassium Hydroxide →Palmitic Acid
Emollient, Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Palmitic Acid →Lauric Acid
Cleansing, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Lauric Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Lauric Acid →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate →
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