Verified dupe · Serum

YSL Pure Shots Night Reboot Serum vs Medicube Zero Pore One Day Peptide Serum

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Original
Y

Pure Shots Night Reboot Serum

YSL

₩100,000

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Dupe
M

Zero Pore One Day Peptide Serum

Medicube

₩31,900

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80Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
9Shared in full list (29·60)
4/5Benefit coverage

As of Aug 30 · Prices reflect public listings on stores such as Coupang and may vary by store or promotion.

Why this dupe

The proof is in the ingredients, not the price

Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 9 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forPores & textureFirmness

A good fit if you want to clear dead skin while caring for firmness and moisture. Both use exfoliating ingredients that refine texture.

Medicube adds more moisture, firming and soothing ingredients so it finishes light but hydrated.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Exfoliation on par with the original
  • More moisture, firming and soothing from Medicube
  • Fragrance-free and lighter on skin
  • About 68% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original adds a bit more wrinkle-care. Medicube still covers moisture and exfoliation well.
80/100

Dupe match score

A blended score across key ingredients, benefit match, category and price. It reflects how recommendable the alternative is, not how identical the two products are.

2Shared key actives
4/5Benefits covered
9Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsMedium

Efficacy

The ingredients aren't identical, but both products aim at similar benefits. Each row shows which side covers it.

Moisture
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Panthenol, Glycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Brightening
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Ascorbyl Glucoside, Niacinamide
Firmness
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Adenosine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Soothing
Dupe only
2 contributing ingredients
Allantoin, Gluconolactone
Exfoliation
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Antioxidant
Original only
1 contributing ingredients
Ascorbyl Glucoside

Key shared ingredients · 2

The key ingredients both products share — the basis for the match.

Glycolic AcidExfoliationKorea MFDS-listed

An AHA widely used to refine surface texture.

Lactic AcidExfoliationKorea MFDS-listed

An AHA that gently clears away dead surface cells.

The lists are long, so the reference line lands late and the reading becomes unreliable. So we cannot tell how much of each shared ingredient these two products actually contain, and we would rather say that than guess.

Full ingredient comparison

Both full ingredient lists compared. More shared ingredients means a closer match.

YSL29 ingredients
1Aqua
2Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
4Isononyl Isononanoate
5Glycolic Acid
6Propylene Glycol
7Alcohol Denat
8Glycerin
9Sodium Hydroxide
10Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
11Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
12Glucose
13Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
14Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
15Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
16Adenosine
17Ascorbyl Glucoside
18Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract
19Citric Acid
20Lactic Acid
21Xanthan Gum
22Panthenol
23Tocopherol
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
24Potassium Sorbate
25Sodium Benzoate
26Salicylic Acid
27Caramel
28Limonene
29Parfum
Medicube60 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Methylpropanediol
3Glycerin
4Propanediol
5Niacinamide
6Tromethamine
71,2-Hexanediol
8Polyglycerin-3
9Lactic Acid
10Dimethicone
11Gluconolactone
12Salicylic Acid
13Hydroxyethylcellulose
14Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
15Lecithin
16C12-14 Alketh-12
17Allantoin
18Citric Acid
19Ethylhexylglycerin
20Adenosine
21Butylene Glycol
22Dextrin
23Glycolic Acid
24Sodium Citrate
25Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract,Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
26Trisodium Phosphate
27Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
28Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
29Hemerocallis Fulva Flower Extract
30Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract
31Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
32Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Leaf Extract
33Lactobacillus Ferment
34Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
35Sorbitan Laurate
36Cetyl Palmitate
37Sorbitan Stearate
38Polysorbate 80
39Caprylyl Glycol
40Acetyl Glutamine
41Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
42Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
43Sodium Benzoate
44Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
45Pueraria Lobata Root Extract,Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
46Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
47Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract
48Hydrogenated Lecithin
49Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
50Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
51Tocopherol
52Acetyl Octapeptide-3
53Sodium Hyaluronate
54Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
55Folic Acid
56Copper Tripeptide-1
57Oligopeptide-3
58Oligopeptide-2
59Oligopeptide-1
60Hexapeptide-11
Shared key activesShared baseOne product only

Ingredients are listed by amount. Below 1%, brands may list them in any order, so ranking there means little.

Compared by full ingredient list. It does not mean concentration or texture are identical, and prices are as of the listed time.

Check before you buy

One last look before you buy: watch-outs, what each skips, and usage tips.

Watch-outs

YSL

FragrancePotassium SorbateKorea MFDS limitSodium BenzoateKorea MFDS limit

Medicube

Sodium Benzoate

Fragrance, parabens, etc. that some prefer to avoid. Products within labeled limits are generally fine.

Not included

Ingredient
YSL
Medicube
Fragrance
Contains
None
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
None
Contains
Mineral-oil
None
None

Whether each product contains ingredients some prefer to avoid. A preference, not a safety verdict.

Before you reach for this dupe

  • Medicube includes an ingredient that clears dead skin, so wear sunscreen during the day while you use it.
  • Medicube includes a preservative within the regulated limit. If your skin is sensitive, start with a small amount on your inner arm.

How skin responds to ingredients varies from person to person. If your skin is sensitive or you have a specific condition, check with a doctor first.

Verified by full ingredientsMarket priceKorea MFDS-listed ingredients

₩31,900₩100,000

Medicube Zero Pore One Day Peptide Serum

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How we pick a dupe

We compare the full ingredient lists and only pair products that share core actives. Prices are checked against market listings, and ingredients with Korea MFDS usage standards are flagged on the page.

Disclaimer

This comparison is based on full-ingredient (INCI) data published under cosmetics law.

Shared ingredients mean the full-ingredient lists overlap, not that blend concentrations match; how a product feels and performs can differ by formulation and ingredient grade.

Prices are market-verified against stores such as Coupang and may differ from official store prices; discounts and temporary changes may not be reflected, so check the seller before buying.

For sensitive skin, eczema, pregnancy or other special cases, please do not decide on this analysis alone and consult a dermatologist.

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