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Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner vs Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0

Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner scores 8.6/9.8 vs Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 at 8.2/9.8. Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner wins for hydration.

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Laneige

Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner

moisturisermid-range

8.6

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Medicube

Zero Pore Pad 2.0

exfoliantmid-range

8.2

Score comparison

Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner edges ahead, winning 1 of 5 attributes.

Laneige wins 1

Tied 4

Medicube wins 0

8.6Laneige

+0.4vs

8.2Medicube

Scores last verified: April 2026

Attribute battle

Hydration Efficacy

Laneige WINS

9.0

7.4

Laneige

Medicube

Irritation Risk

TIE

9.5

Laneige

Medicube

Active Ingredient Strength

TIE

6.6

6.3

Laneige

Medicube

Ingredient Transparency

TIE

8.8

Laneige

Medicube

Formulation Safety

TIE

9.0

Laneige

Medicube

Ingredient face-off

35% overlap

25Laneige

11Shared

31Medicube

Only in Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner

14 unique

Cetearyl Alcohol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Ceramide Np Ceramide Ap Ceramide Eop Phytosphingosine Cholesterol Hydrogenated Lecithin+4 more

Shared ingredients

11 in common

Water Glycerin Dipropylene Glycol Niacinamide Butylene Glycol Sodium Hyaluronate Allantoin Panthenol Ethylhexylglycerin 2-Hexanediol+1 more

Only in Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0

20 unique

Propanediol Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Polysorbate 20 Gluconolactone Tartaric Acid Citric Acid Lactic Acid Glycolic Acid Mandelic Acid+10 more

Why Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner comes out ahead

Where Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.0 compared to Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0's 7.4. With Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, and Butylene Glycol in its top ingredients, Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner brings Niacinamide, Ceramide Np, and Ceramide Ap 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

Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Glycerin
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

Both sit in the mid-range bracket, so value comes down to formulation quality. Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner gets the nod here with its 8.6 overall score — you're getting more for a similar outlay.

Our verdict

✶ Our verdict

+0.4 lead

Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is still a solid pick.

8.6Laneige

8.2Medicube

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner or Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0?

Based on ingredient analysis, Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner 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 Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner 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.

Full analysis: Laneige Cream Skin Cerapeptide Refiner→Full analysis: Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0→

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