Stacey Solomon has shared her holiday skincare routine on Instagram, featuring the Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0, a Korean beauty staple that helps keep skin clean and clear. The pads are available at SpaceNK for £18 for 70 pads, offering over a month's supply for under £20.
Gentle exfoliation for holiday skin
Sweat, regular SPF application, salt water, and chlorine can clog pores and dull skin during summer. The Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0 are a quick and effective way to exfoliate dead skin cells and unclog pores while remaining gentle on the skin.
The pads contain 4.5% AHA lactic acid and 0.4% BHA salicylic acid, active ingredients suitable for sensitive skin. However, users may want to introduce them gradually to allow the skin to adjust.
Dual-sided design and benefits
Each pad is dual-sided: the textured side provides a deep cleanse, while the silky side, infused with hyaluronic acid, allantoin, and panthenol, calms and smooths the skin. The pads help exfoliate dry, dead skin, reduce excess oil, and unblock clogged pores to reduce breakouts.
In pad form, they are convenient for hand luggage and easy to use during a skincare routine. For best results, use after cleansing and before serums and moisturisers, without rinsing in between.
Other K-beauty toning pads
Other options include the Anua PDRN 100 Hyaluronic Acid Glow Pads at £22 for 60 pads, containing salmon DNA-derived compound (PDRN), peptides, and hyaluronic acid. The Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pads, priced at £22 for 100 pads, contain madecassoside and centella asiatica to soothe the skin and reduce dark spots.
The Medicube Zero Pore Pads 2.0 are well-loved, with fans including Stacey Solomon and Molly-Mae Hague. They hold a five-star rating on SpaceNK, with shoppers praising their effectiveness. One review noted: “I really like these pore pads! They’re so easy to use and leave my skin feeling really clean, smooth and refreshed without making it feel stripped.” Another said: “It is so gentle yet effective, doesn’t irritate my skin and just works really well. The way this makes my skin clear and smooth is just amazing.”
