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Comparison

COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid vs Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0

Side by side: ingredients, price, skin type fit, pros and cons. Pick the one that matches your routine.

COSRX AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid

COSRX

AHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid

7% glycolic acid liquid exfoliant for resurfacing and decongesting. A K-beauty entry to glycolic acid.

Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0

Medicube

Zero Pore Pad 2.0

Dual textured pads with PHA and BHA to refine pores and smooth texture.

At a glance

Category
Exfoliant
Exfoliant
Price
from €18
from €30
Skin types
  • Normal
  • Combination
  • Oily
  • Oily
  • Combination
Targets
  • Blackheads
  • Dull
  • Enlarged Pores
  • Uneven Tone
  • Pores
  • Blackheads
  • Texture
Key ingredients
  • AHA
  • Niacinamide
  • PHA
  • BHA
  • Niacinamide
Pros
  • Visible smoothing in 2–3 weeks
  • Tackles whiteheads
  • Niacinamide softens sting
  • Visible pore refinement
  • Convenient
Cons
  • Photosensitizing, SPF mandatory
  • Do NOT combine with retinol same night
  • Can dry out skin if overused
How to use
PM, 2–3x/week. Apply after toner with a cotton pad. Follow with moisturizer. SPF next day.
Swipe over clean skin 2 to 3 times a week at night.

Which one to pick

Both are exfoliants, so they compete for the same slot in your routine. Match the key ingredients and skin type fit above to your concern.

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