innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule vs medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores 8.5/9.8 and medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 scores 8.4/9.8 — a near-tie where your skin type decides the winner.
Head to head
Retinol Cica Ampoule
Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Score comparison
These two are neck and neck — just 0.1 points apart.
Scores last verified: July 2026
Attribute battle
Hydration Efficacy
innisfree WINSIrritation Risk
TIEActive Ingredient Strength
TIEIngredient Transparency
TIEFormulation Safety
TIEIngredient face-off
39% overlapOnly in innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule
12 unique
Shared ingredients
12 in common
Only in medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
19 unique
Why these two are neck and neck
These two serums 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.
innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule brings Niacinamide, Tocopherol, and Retinol as actives, while medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 relies on Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Gluconolactone. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Best for your skin type
innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is better if you have
- Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
- Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
- Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations
Value comparison
At budget pricing with a score of 8.5, innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule delivers strong value. medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 sits at the mid-range level with a 8.4 score — the extra cost doesn't translate to better scores here.
Our verdict
It's a close call — both products score within 0.3 points of each other. Your choice depends on your specific skin concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule or medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0?
Based on ingredient analysis, innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Do innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule and medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 share ingredients?
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
What's the main difference between innisfree Retinol Cica Ampoule and medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0?
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.