Why should I apply the oil with dry hands and a dry face?

Starting dry gives the cleansing oil direct contact with makeup, sunscreen and sebum before water changes its texture. Dispense two or three pumps, spread gently and massage without pressing hard. Adding water too early starts the milky rinse phase before the oil has moved across the whole face, so save emulsification until the initial massage is complete.

How do I know when the cleansing oil is fully emulsified?

After the dry massage, wet your fingertips and work a small amount of water through the oil. It should turn white and milky rather than remain clear and slick. Continue briefly until the texture feels evenly loosened, then rinse thoroughly. If clear oil still sits around the nose or hairline, add a little more water and emulsify that area again.

Do I always need a second cleanser after using it?

Not necessarily. MEDICUBE shows a foam-cleanser step for double cleansing, which is useful after heavier makeup or whenever an oily film still feels present. If the oil emulsifies and rinses cleanly, dry or easily tight-feeling skin may prefer to stop there. Choose by the residue left on your skin, not by a rule that every oil cleanse requires two products.

Can I use the cleansing oil when I am not wearing makeup?

Yes. It can be used to remove sunscreen, excess sebum and oil-based residue even on a makeup-free day. It is usually most useful as an evening first cleanse rather than a required morning step. Use only the amount needed, keep pressure light and rinse completely. If skin begins to feel dry, shorten the massage or use it only on sunscreen and makeup days.

Does the LHA make this the same as a leave-on exfoliant?

No. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, the ingredient MEDICUBE calls LHA, appears in a rinse-off cleansing oil. Its presence does not make the product equivalent to a leave-on acid or justify a longer, harder massage. Use the oil for cleansing, rinse it completely and judge any separate exfoliant by that product's own directions and your skin's comfort.

Does it contain fragrance, and is it guaranteed for sensitive skin?

Fragrance is the third ingredient in the current 50-item formula. MEDICUBE includes sensitive skin in its suitability list, but that does not guarantee comfort for every person or every scent sensitivity. Patch test, keep the product out of the eyes and stop if persistent burning, itching, swelling or redness develops. Also check the seed-oil list if you avoid a particular botanical.

Will one cleanse permanently remove blackheads or shrink my pores?

No cleanser can permanently resize pores, and blackhead-prone areas can collect sebum again. MEDICUBE's one-use testing supports an immediate cosmetic improvement in blackheads and pore impurities, which the Real Results section shows separately. Use gentle, consistent cleansing instead of squeezing or prolonged rubbing, and keep expectations focused on cleaner-looking buildup rather than a permanent structural change.

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MEDICUBE Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil 205ml

Oil-to-milk
Clean rinse
Makeup lift
Comfort finish

205ml ·$17.99 USD

Oil-to-milk

Clean rinse

Makeup lift

Comfort finish

PRODUCT DETAILS

MEDICUBE Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil is a 205ml first-step cleanser for makeup, sunscreen, excess sebum and the buildup that can make pores look congested. Applied to dry skin, its fluid slip moves across the face without abrasive scrubbing. Add water and the oil turns milky, helping the loosened residue rinse away.

Soybean oil leads the 50-item formula, followed by an emulsifier that gives the product its water-rinsable finish. The oil blend also includes jojoba, grape, olive, rice-bran and sunflower oils, while Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, niacinamide, Guaiazulene and Sodium Hyaluronate sit in the supporting formula. Because this is rinse-off, those ingredients should not be read like a leave-on serum. Fragrance is present.

Use it in the evening whenever sunscreen, makeup or an oily day calls for a thorough first cleanse. Dry or sensitive skin can begin with a shorter massage and should patch test, especially when avoiding fragrance or particular seed oils. A second water-based cleanser is optional when makeup is heavy or the finish does not feel fully rinsed. The oil can improve pore-visible residue; it cannot permanently shrink pores.

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A fluid first cleanse that loosens oil-based residue, turns milky with water and rinses without a scrub.

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Oil-to-milk rinse
Pore-visible cleanup
Cushioned first cleanse

Key Ingredients

Golden oil pours into a glossy pool on a warm ivory surface, with soft highlights, a gentle shadow and ample negative space.

Jojoba Oil

A wax-ester-rich seed oil used to condition skin and hair; direct human evidence for acne, barrier repair or other treatment claims is limited and formula-specific.

Niacinamide

Helps visibly brighten uneven tone and support the skin barrier.

Clear hydrogel spheres and droplets on a pale lilac background.

Hyaluronic Acid

Helps hydrate and visibly plump the skin.

Real Results

94.6%Measured pore-impurity improvement after one use¹
94.1%Measured makeup removal after one use¹
92.4%Measured sunscreen removal after one use¹
23.5%Measured blackhead improvement after one use¹
22.3%Measured whitehead improvement after one use¹

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Close texture view of pale blue cleansing oil gathered into two glossy drops.

Concerns & Benefits

Your Concerns

1
Enlarged Pores
Pores can look more obvious when oil, sunscreen and makeup collect around them.
2
Oiliness
Excess sebum can leave the T-zone shiny and make pore buildup feel stubborn.
3

How To Use

1Dispense two or three pumps into dry hands and spread the oil over a dry face.
2Massage gently across makeup, sunscreen and oil-prone areas without pressing or scrubbing.
3Add a small amount of water and continue massaging until the oil turns white and milky.
4Rinse thoroughly, including around the nose, jaw and hairline.
5Follow with a water-based cleanser when heavier makeup or remaining oil makes a second cleanse useful.

MEDICUBE cleansing-oil bottle surrounded by clear liquid splashes.

Frequently asked questions

Can this cleansing oil remove waterproof makeup and sunscreen?

The formula is tested for makeup and sunscreen removal and works well as the first step for everyday base products. Waterproof mascara, long-wear lip color and very resistant eye makeup may still need a dedicated remover before the oil. Keep the eyes closed, avoid rubbing, emulsify thoroughly and check that no oily or pigmented residue remains after rinsing.

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MEDICUBE Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil 205ml

Oil-to-milk
Clean rinse
Makeup lift
Comfort finish

MEDICUBE Zero Pore Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil 205ml

205ml ·$17.99 USD

Oil-to-milk

Clean rinse

Makeup lift

Comfort finish

PRODUCT DETAILS

Learn more

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BEAUTY OF JOSEON Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask 140ml$13.99 USD

BRMUD Recovery Mud Mask 110ml$11.99 USD

Collagen gel mask Heartleaf jelly 35g 1ea$3.39 USD

BEPLAIN Mung Bean Pore Clay Mask 120ml$12.99 USD

100 Reedle Shot Stick Pouch$8.09 USD

100 VITA-LIGHT Reedle Shot$9.49 USD

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1025 Dokdo Lotion$14.99 USD

A fluid first cleanse that loosens oil-based residue, turns milky with water and rinses without a scrub.

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Oil-to-milk rinse
Pore-visible cleanup
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