Zero Pore Serum
The MediCube Zero Pore Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 43 ingredients (32 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Cyclohexasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 60
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
|
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
(Humectant, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tromethamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
|
Polyacrylate-13
(Film Forming) |
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyisobutene
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
(Cleansing, Refreshing, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Uncaria Gambir Extract
(Astringent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
(Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
NELUMBO NUCIFERA FLOWER EXTRACT
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Fomes Officinalis Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
(Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Isostearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Isoceteth-10
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
B
|
Isoceteth-25
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
(Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
(Astringent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
(Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Polyacrylate
(Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Skin Conditioning Agent Emollient, Viscosity Controlling Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
(Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
