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Zero Pore & Pore Care · Head to head

Medicube Facial Cleanser Zero Pore Capsule vs Zero Foam: which should you buy?

Two Zero Pore daily cleansers of similar size, split by price and by a couple of tenths of a rating point.

The short answer

Choose the medicube Facial Cleanser Zero Pore Capsule

if blackheads and rough texture are the main problem and you want the cheaper option with the higher average.

Choose the medicube Zero Foam Cleanser for Sensitive

if your skin feels tight after washing and you would rather trust the slightly larger review sample.

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Side by side

medicube Facial Cleanser Zero Pore Capsulemedicube Zero Foam Cleanser for Sensitive
Price£12.90 See on Amazon →£12.60£15.50-19% See on Amazon →
Rating★★★★★ 4.7★★★★★ 4.5
Review count4,2094,514
Amazon best-seller rank#4 in Cleansing Gels & Foams#4 in Cleansing Gels & Foams
Amazon purchases4K+ bought7K+ bought
Key activeexosomes-
Formatcleansercleanser
Size4.23 oz120g
Routine stepcleansecleanse
Best forcongestioncongestion
Sensitive-skin friendlyContains actives, patch testContains actives, patch test
Highlights
  • Blue Capsule Cleansing Formula for Blackhead & Pore Care: Formulated with Cica Exosome and Natural BHA, the bl…
  • AHA + BHA + PHA for Gentle Exfoliation & Smoother Skin Texture: Combines AHA to refine rough skin texture, PHA…
  • Deep Cleansing with a Hydrating Finish:Powered by Amino Acid-based cleansing agents, this face wash deeply cle…
  • medicube Zero Foam Cleanser is a gentle facial cleanser specially designed for those with sensitive skin. It e…
  • A must-have in your skincare routine as it helps to control sebum, maintain moisture, and minimize pores. It c…
  • The Chlorogalum leaf and root extract and Wintergreen leaf extract are naturally sourced salicylic acid that g…

Our verdict

These are close enough that either is defensible. Both are pore-focused daily cleansers of roughly 120g, but the Capsule Cleansing Foam is the cheaper of the two, and it also holds the higher average at 4.7 against 4.5. It is aimed at rough texture and blackheads. The Zero Foam has the slightly bigger sample, 4,514 reviews against 4,209, and adds a hydration angle alongside pore care, which matters if foaming cleansers usually leave you tight. One honest caveat: despite the Zero Foam being sold for sensitive skin, both are flagged in our data as containing actives that can irritate reactive skin, so patch test either one and do not start both at once. Tie-breaker: take the Capsule Foam for congestion and texture, the Zero Foam if post-wash dryness is your recurring complaint.

Which one is for you?

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the medicube Facial Cleanser Zero Pore Capsule and the medicube Zero Foam Cleanser for Sensitive?

Two Zero Pore daily cleansers of similar size, split by price and by a couple of tenths of a rating point.

Which is better, the medicube Facial Cleanser Zero Pore Capsule or the medicube Zero Foam Cleanser for Sensitive?

Neither is simply better; it depends on your skin and goal. Choose the Zero Pore Capsule Cleansing Foam if blackheads and rough texture are the main problem and you want the cheaper option with the higher average. Choose the Zero Foam Cleanser if your skin feels tight after washing and you would rather trust the slightly larger review sample.

Can I use the medicube Facial Cleanser Zero Pore Capsule and the medicube Zero Foam Cleanser for Sensitive together?

Often yes. If they sit at different routine steps you can layer them lightest to heaviest, and if they do the same job you would usually pick one. Introduce new actives one at a time and patch test first.

Where these claims come from

  • Star ratings and review counts: Amazon.co.uk's own figures for each listing, read on 2026-10-01.
  • Prices and stock: read from each Amazon.co.uk listing, read on 2026-10-01.
  • Best Sellers Rank and "bought in past month" badges: Amazon.co.uk's own figures, shown on the product page, read on 2026-10-01.

We have not tested either product. Everything above is read from the listings and the manufacturer, with the dates shown, plus our own reading of what the two are for. Ratings are Amazon customers' scores, not ours.

Amazon.co.uk figures, not ours: prices read on 2026-10-01; star ratings and review counts read on 2026-10-01. Prices and ratings change; these are dated snapshots.

Prices move around, so always confirm on Amazon before deciding. Browse more options in Zero Pore & Pore Care or browse the whole range.