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Most cleansing oils sit on the surface — the Medicube Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil goes further, emulsifying away trapped sebum, stubborn makeup, and those persistent blackheads while leaving your moisture barrier intact. It's the kind of first-cleanse you'll stop skipping.
Four reasons this cleansing oil earns a permanent spot in your double-cleanse routine.
Many cleansing oils leave a film, skip your pores entirely, or need a separate eye-makeup remover. The Medicube Zero Pore Oil is built to do the full job — without compromising your barrier.
Based on user testing and customer feedback gathered by medicube.
Apply 2–3 pumps to dry hands and massage gently onto dry skin in circular motions for about 60 seconds, focusing on the nose and chin where blackheads tend to congregate. Add a little warm water to emulsify, then rinse thoroughly before following with your water-based cleanser.
Building confidence with clear answers to your concerns.
It's designed for daily use as the first step in a double-cleanse routine — morning or evening. Most people find the evening cleanse most beneficial for removing SPF, makeup, and the day's build-up, but it's gentle enough to use every day without disrupting your skin barrier.
Yes — the formula is specifically low-irritation, making it suitable for sensitive, combination, and reactive skin types. If you're introducing it for the first time, start with a patch test on your inner wrist and work up to full-face use once you're confident your skin is happy with it.
Not if you rinse properly. The oil emulsifies when it contacts warm water, turning milky and washing away cleanly. After rinsing, your skin should feel soft and balanced — not tight, but not oily either. Make sure you're using enough water and rinsing thoroughly for the best finish.
You can, but for the clearest, most thoroughly clean skin we'd recommend following it with a gentle water-based cleanser — that's the classic Korean double-cleanse method this product is built for. The cleansing oil handles oil-based impurities; the second cleanser takes care of any water-based residue.
Many users notice their pores looking less congested within a fortnight of daily use. Blackheads that are already present won't dissolve overnight — consistent use over several weeks gives the best results, especially when paired with a good exfoliant in your wider routine.
The formula centres on a blend of skin-conditioning oils chosen to lift sebum and impurities without disrupting the moisture barrier. It also includes ingredients that help minimise the appearance of pores over time. Full ingredient information is listed on the product packaging and in the product images above.
Yes — it handles waterproof mascara and long-wear eye products effectively. Press a small amount gently onto closed eyes, hold for a few seconds to let the oil break down the product, then wipe away lightly before rinsing. Avoid any tugging around the delicate eye area.
Absolutely — in fact, oily skin types often see some of the best results. The principle behind oil cleansing is that like dissolves like, so the cleansing oil draws out excess sebum and blackhead-causing build-up without triggering your skin to overcompensate by producing more oil. Because it rinses clean, there's no residue left to clog pores.
Real feedback from real customers.
My nose has been blackhead central for years and this is the first cleansing oil that's actually made a difference. After about two weeks of nightly use I can see my pores are clearer — not completely gone, but noticeably better. The rinse is so clean, nothing greasy left at all. 🙌
I wear SPF 50 every day and usually need a dedicated makeup remover before cleansing, but this takes everything off on its own. Massaged it in for about a minute and all the sunscreen and foundation just melted away. My skin felt genuinely clean without that tight, stripped feeling.
Really lovely texture — it spreads easily and the emulsification when you add water is satisfying. I dropped a star only because my waterproof mascara needed a second pass, but for everything else on my face it's brilliant.
I was nervous to try an oil cleanser with combination skin but this has been a revelation. No breakouts, no congestion from the oil itself, and my T-zone looks less shiny overall. Definitely staying in my routine.
The scent is very light and clean — not perfumey at all, which I love. It glides on and turns milky the second water hits it. My skin looks brighter in the morning after double-cleansing with this the night before.
Works well and my skin feels soft afterwards, which isn't always the case with cleansing oils. I'd love a slightly larger bottle for the price, but the formula itself is genuinely good and my blackheads have reduced over the past fortnight.
As someone with acne-prone skin I was worried this would cause breakouts but it's been three weeks and my skin is clearer than before I started. The deep-clean feeling without irritation is exactly what I needed.
Bought this on my partner's recommendation and I'm glad I did. I don't wear makeup but I use SPF daily and this removes it completely. The rinsing step is quick and there's no film left — feels just as clean as my old foam cleanser but without the dryness.
I do my full double-cleanse every night and this is hands-down the best first-step cleanser I've used. My pores around my chin are so much less congested and my second cleanser lathers up better now, which tells me it really is doing the heavy lifting.
The texture is silky but not heavy — it moves really well across dry skin without pulling. I massage it in for a full minute like the instructions suggest and I can feel it doing something. My foundation and concealer disappear completely and my skin doesn't feel parched after.
Good solid cleanser that does what it promises. I've noticed my blackheads are softer and easier to remove when I do my weekly extractions. The only thing stopping me from five stars is personal preference — I wish the pump dispensed a little less product per press.
I've tried three different cleansing oils in the past year and this one rinses the most cleanly. No slick residue on my face or in the basin, and my skin looks really even and calm afterwards. It's become a non-negotiable step for me.
My skin is quite reactive and I was hesitant, but this has caused zero irritation in the entire time I've been using it. My blackheads on my nose have visibly lightened and the texture of my skin feels smoother overall — I'm genuinely impressed.
If you're new to double cleansing, start here. It's approachable, it works, and it doesn't leave you feeling like you've slathered oil all over your face. The emulsification step feels almost satisfying — a small ritual I now look forward to every evening.
