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LimeLife by Alcone Perfect Lip Scrub vs Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0

Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 scores 8.2/9.8 vs LimeLife by Alcone Perfect Lip Scrub at 5.6/9.8. Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 wins for hydration.

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Perfect Lip Scrub

exfoliant

5.6

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Medicube

Zero Pore Pad 2.0

exfoliantmid-range

8.2

Score comparison

Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

LimeLife by Alcone wins 0

Tied 2

Medicube wins 3

9.0

LimeLife by Alcone

Medicube

Ingredient face-off

3% overlap

9LimeLife by Alcone

1Shared

31Medicube

Only in LimeLife by Alcone Perfect Lip Scrub

8 unique

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)Synthetic Beeswax Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax Tocopheryl Acetate Vanillin Phenoxyethanol. Lippenpeeling/Scrub Labbra/Exfoliante Labial/Esfoliante Labial/Lippen Scrub

Shared ingredients

1 in common

Sucrose

Only in Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0

30 unique

Water Butylene Glycol Propanediol Niacinamide Dipropylene Glycol Glycerin 2-Hexanediol Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Panthenol Allantoin+20 more

Why Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 comes out ahead

Where Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 really shines is hydration efficacy, scoring 7.4 compared to LimeLife by Alcone Perfect Lip Scrub's 2.5. With Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, and Glycerin in its top ingredients, Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 delivers stronger moisture-binding capability.

Active Ingredient Strength is another area of separation. Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 scores 6.3 here versus 2.0 for LimeLife by Alcone Perfect Lip Scrub. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Gluconolactone as actives, while limeLife by Alcone Perfect Lip Scrub relies on Tocopheryl Acetate. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

LimeLife by Alcone Perfect Lip Scrub is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 comes in at mid-range pricing with a 8.2 score, which is solid value at that tier.

Our verdict

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+2.6 lead

Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

5.6LimeLife by Alcone

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8.2Medicube

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: LimeLife by Alcone Perfect Lip Scrub or Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0?

Based on ingredient analysis, Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do LimeLife by Alcone Perfect Lip Scrub and Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between LimeLife by Alcone Perfect Lip Scrub and Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: LimeLife by Alcone Perfect Lip Scrub→Full analysis: Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0→

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