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Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum scores 8.1/9.8 and Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 scores 8.2/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: April 2026
15 unique
7 in common
24 unique
These two exfoliants take different paths to a similar destination. Both formulas include solid hydrating ingredients, and the overall scores reflect that — the gap here is genuinely slim.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum scores 9.8 here versus 7.4 for Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Gluconolactone as actives, while glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum relies on Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract and Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Serum is better if you have
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is better if you have
Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 gets the nod here with its 8.2 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Based on ingredient analysis, Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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