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Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 8.9/9.8 vs Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 at 8.2/9.8. Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum wins for hydration.
Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
Scores last verified: April 2026
41 unique
12 in common
19 unique
Where Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 9.8 compared to Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0's 7.4. With Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, and Glycerin in its top ingredients, Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.
Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum scores 6.7 here versus 6.3 for Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate 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.
Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum is better if you have
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is better if you have
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 comes in at mid-range pricing with a 8.2 score, which is solid value at that tier.
Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum 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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