Medicube - Zero Pore Moisture Sun Serum (50ml)
medicube Zero Pore Moisture Sun Serum (50ml) is a lightweight daily sun-care serum designed to combine UV protection with comfortable hydration and a smooth, non-sticky finish. The formula contains Titanium Dioxide alongside Niacinamide, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica, Glutathione and nourishing oils to support moisturized, brighter and more comfortable-looking skin. Its serum-like texture is designed to absorb easily and layer comfortably before makeup while helping protect skin during daily sun exposure.
Benefits:
- Provides daily UV care: Designed as a facial sunscreen for everyday protection against sun exposure, with PA++++ UVA protection stated in the supplied product information.
- Delivers serum-like hydration: Panthenol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and other humectants help maintain moisture without an excessively heavy finish.
- Supports brighter-looking skin: Niacinamide, Glutathione and Alpha-Arbutin help improve the appearance of dullness and uneven-looking tone.
- Helps maintain the moisture barrier: Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin and Panthenol support comfortable, resilient-feeling skin.
- Helps soothe skin: Centella Asiatica Extract and Panthenol complement the formula’s moisturizing and calming care.
- Provides nourishing emollient care: Jojoba Seed Oil, Corn Germ Oil and Castor Seed Oil help soften skin and reduce a dry feeling.
- Supports a smoother-looking complexion: Collagen Water and Collagen Amino Acids provide surface-conditioning benefits that help skin feel softer and appear temporarily plumper.
- Offers antioxidant support: Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract and Glutathione complement daily protection against environmental oxidative stress.
- Designed for a lightweight finish: The serum-style sunscreen is intended to absorb comfortably without a sticky or overly heavy feel.
- Suitable before makeup: Its moisturizing texture is designed to sit comfortably as the final skincare step before makeup.
Skin Types: Normal • Dry • Dehydrated • Combination • Oily skin needing lightweight moisture • Sensitive skin with essential-oil tolerance
Skin Concerns: Daily UV exposure • Dehydration • Dullness • Uneven-looking tone • Dryness • Compromised moisture barrier • Lack of radiance
Clinical Results:
- 32.6% improvement in measured skin hydration after one use according to the supplied product information.
- The supplied testing also reports a 2.5% improvement in an irritation-related skin parameter after use.
- The product is described as having completed hypoallergenic testing for sensitive skin.
- Full participant numbers, testing duration and methodology were not supplied. Individual results may vary.
How to Use:
- Use every morning as the final step of your skincare routine.
- Apply an appropriate, even amount over the face, neck and other exposed areas.
- Spread carefully to ensure even coverage.
- Allow the sunscreen to settle before applying makeup.
- Reapply approximately every 2 hours during prolonged sun exposure.
- Reapply sooner after heavy sweating, swimming, wiping or towel drying.
- No water-resistance claim was supplied, so do not assume the product is water-resistant.
- Avoid direct contact with the eyes.
Key Ingredients:
- Titanium Dioxide: A mineral UV filter that contributes to protection against UV radiation.
- Niacinamide: Helps support the skin barrier while improving the appearance of dullness and uneven tone.
- Panthenol: Helps moisturize, soothe and maintain skin-barrier comfort.
- Collagen Water: Provides hydrating and surface-conditioning care that helps skin feel softer and appear smoother.
- Collagen Amino Acids: Help condition the skin and support a hydrated, supple appearance.
- Glutathione: Provides antioxidant care and supports a brighter-looking complexion.
- Alpha-Arbutin: Helps improve the appearance of uneven pigmentation and dark spots.
- Centella Asiatica Extract: Provides soothing and skin-conditioning support.
- Ceramide NP: Helps maintain the skin’s moisture barrier.
- Jojoba Seed Oil: A lightweight emollient that helps soften and condition the skin.
- Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract: An algae-derived ingredient associated with antioxidant carotenoids such as Astaxanthin.
- Milk Protein Extract: Provides moisturizing and skin-conditioning benefits.
Ingredients:
Water, Collagen Water, Octyldodecanol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, 1,2-hexanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Polysorbate 80, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Dipropylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Pullulan, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Panthenol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Algin, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Triethyl Citrate, Glutathione, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cellulose Gum, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Tromethamine, Sodium Phytate, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit/seed Oil, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycerin, Milk Protein Extract, Citric Acid, Alpha-arbutin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Collagen Amino Acids, Kaolin, Hydrated Silica, Propanediol, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Ceramide Np
FAQ:
Q: What does medicube Zero Pore Moisture Sun Serum do?
A: It combines daily sun protection with serum-like hydration and brightening, soothing and barrier-supporting skincare.
Q: Is this a sunscreen or a serum?
A: It is a sunscreen with a lightweight serum-style texture and additional moisturizing skincare ingredients.
Q: What SPF does it have?
A: The supplied product information confirms PA++++ UVA protection but does not provide a specific numerical SPF value, so an SPF number should not be assumed from the information supplied here.
Q: What does PA++++ mean?
A: PA++++ indicates a high level of UVA protection under the PA rating system.
Q: Does it contain a mineral UV filter?
A: Yes. Titanium Dioxide is clearly listed in the supplied INCI.
Q: Is Titanium Dioxide a sunscreen filter?
A: Yes. Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter used to help protect the skin against ultraviolet radiation.
Q: Is this a fully mineral sunscreen?
A: Titanium Dioxide is the clearly identified UV filter in the supplied INCI. No Zinc Oxide is listed.
Q: Does it contain Zinc Oxide?
A: No. Zinc Oxide does not appear in the supplied ingredient list.
Q: Does it leave a white cast?
A: The supplied information does not provide a specific white-cast claim. Because Titanium Dioxide is present, the visible finish may vary depending on skin tone and application amount.
Q: Is it suitable under makeup?
A: Yes. The supplied product information describes a lightweight, non-sticky finish designed to work comfortably before makeup.
Q: Is it moisturizing?
A: Yes. Panthenol, Glycerin, glycols, oils, Collagen Water and barrier-supporting ingredients provide moisturizing care.
Q: How much did hydration improve in testing?
A: The supplied product information reports a 32.6% improvement in measured hydration after one use.
Q: Does it contain 10 types of Hyaluronic Acid?
A: No Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate or other clearly named Hyaluronic Acid derivative appears in the supplied INCI. Therefore, the supplied ingredient list does not confirm the marketed claim of 10 types of Hyaluronic Acid.
Q: Does it contain Allantoin?
A: No. Allantoin is mentioned in the supplied marketing information but does not appear in the supplied INCI.
Q: Does it contain Panthenol?
A: Yes. Panthenol is clearly listed and helps support hydration and skin comfort.
Q: Does it contain Niacinamide?
A: Yes. Niacinamide is one of the earlier ingredients in the supplied INCI and supports brightness and barrier function.
Q: Does it contain Glutathione?
A: Yes. Glutathione is clearly listed and provides antioxidant and brightening-focused care.
Q: Does it contain Alpha-Arbutin?
A: Yes. Alpha-arbutin is listed and helps improve the appearance of uneven pigmentation and dark spots.
Q: Does it contain Collagen?
A: Yes. The formula contains Collagen Water and Collagen Amino Acids.
Q: Can topical Collagen rebuild my natural Collagen?
A: No. Topical collagen ingredients mainly hydrate and condition the skin surface, helping it appear temporarily smoother and plumper.
Q: Does it contain Ceramides?
A: Yes. Ceramide Np is clearly listed and supports moisture-barrier care.
Q: Does it contain Centella Asiatica?
A: Yes. Centella Asiatica Extract is present and provides soothing and conditioning support.
Q: Does it contain Jojoba Oil?
A: Yes. Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil is clearly listed.
Q: Does it contain Castor Oil?
A: Yes. Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil is present.
Q: Does it contain Corn Germ Oil?
A: Yes. Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil is clearly listed.
Q: Does it contain Milk Protein?
A: Yes. Milk Protein Extract appears in the supplied INCI.
Q: Is this sunscreen vegan?
A: It should not be described as vegan based on the supplied INCI because Milk Protein Extract is clearly present and the source of Collagen Water and Collagen Amino Acids is not independently established.
Q: Does it contain Astaxanthin?
A: Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract is present and this algae is naturally associated with Astaxanthin, but Astaxanthin itself is not separately listed in the supplied INCI.
Q: Does it contain fragrance?
A: No Fragrance or Parfum is listed, but the formula contains aromatic essential oils, so it should not be described as completely fragrance-free.
Q: Does it contain essential oils?
A: Yes. Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil and Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit/seed Oil are clearly listed.
Q: Does it contain Lemongrass Oil?
A: Yes. Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil is Lemongrass Oil.
Q: Does it contain Anise Oil?
A: Yes. Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit/seed Oil is listed.
Q: Does it contain drying alcohol?
A: Ethanol and Alcohol Denat. are not listed in the supplied INCI.
Q: Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
A: The supplied product information states that it has undergone hypoallergenic testing for sensitive skin. However, essential oils are present, so highly fragrance-sensitive skin should still consider individual tolerance.
Q: Does hypoallergenic mean it cannot cause irritation?
A: No. Hypoallergenic testing does not guarantee that every person will tolerate a product without irritation.
Q: What does the reported 2.5% irritation result mean?
A: The supplied information reports a 2.5% improvement in an irritation-related parameter after one use. Full testing methodology was not supplied, so it should not be interpreted as a guarantee against irritation.
Q: Is it suitable for oily skin?
A: It can be suitable for oily skin that still needs hydration, particularly if you prefer a serum-like sunscreen finish.
Q: Is it suitable for combination skin?
A: Yes. Its lightweight moisturizing format can suit combination skin needing daily UV protection without a very rich cream.
Q: Is it suitable for dry skin?
A: Yes. Collagen Water, Panthenol, Glycerin and several emollient oils provide additional moisture support.
Q: Is it suitable for acne-prone skin?
A: It may be suitable depending on individual tolerance, but no specific non-comedogenic test was supplied. The formula also contains several emollient oils and richer ingredients, so very congestion-prone users may prefer to patch test.
Q: Does it permanently reduce pore size?
A: No. Pores cannot be permanently shrunk by a sunscreen. Maintaining hydration and reducing excessive dryness can make skin texture and pores appear smoother.
Q: Can dehydration make pores look larger?
A: Yes. When skin is dehydrated, surface texture can appear more pronounced. Maintaining hydration may help pores look less obvious.
Q: Can I use it instead of moisturizer?
A: Oily or combination skin may find the formula moisturizing enough on some days. Dry skin may still prefer a moisturizer underneath.
Q: When should I apply it?
A: Apply it as the final step of your morning skincare routine, after serum and moisturizer and before makeup.
Q: How much sunscreen should I apply?
A: Apply a generous, even layer to all exposed areas. Using too little sunscreen reduces the level of protection achieved.
Q: How often should I reapply it?
A: Reapply approximately every two hours during continued sun exposure and sooner after sweating, swimming, wiping or towel drying.
Q: Is it water-resistant?
A: No water-resistance claim was supplied, so it should not be assumed to be water-resistant.
Q: Can I use it while swimming?
A: For swimming or heavy sweating, a sunscreen specifically tested and labelled as water-resistant would be preferable.
Q: Does it wash off easily?
A: The supplied product information describes it as an easy-wash formula. Thorough cleansing at the end of the day is still recommended.
Q: Can I use it with Vitamin C?
A: Yes. Apply Vitamin C earlier in your morning routine and use the sun serum as the final skincare step.
Q: Can I use it while using Retinol or Retinal?
A: Yes. Consistent daily sunscreen is especially important when using Retinol or Retinal in your evening routine.
Q: Can I use it with AHA or BHA exfoliants?
A: Yes. Daily sunscreen is particularly important when exfoliating ingredients are part of your routine.
Q: Can I use it every day?
A: Yes. Sunscreen is designed for daily morning use, with reapplication according to sun exposure.
Q: What size is medicube Zero Pore Moisture Sun Serum?
A: The product contains 50ml.
Q: Where can I buy medicube sunscreen in Cyprus?
A: You can find medicube Zero Pore Moisture Sun Serum at Just Cosmetics, together with a curated selection of medicube and Korean Cosmetics in Cyprus.
