Zeroid

Zeroid is a Korean dermocosmetic brand created in 2002, born out of hospital and clinic expertise before reaching everyday shoppers. It’s used in over 4,000 hospitals and clinics in Korea, and was named the country’s number one professional and clinical brand of 2024. Built around restoring the skin’s natural barrier without relying on steroids, Zeroid focuses on dry, sensitive and problem skin, with every product made in Korea.

The Intensive Cream is the brand’s hero, a rich moisturiser with barrier-strengthening Ceramides and Squalane that soothes irritation and leaves a non-greasy finish. The Foaming Cleanser is another go-to, using natural surfactants and Ceramides to cleanse gently without stripping skin, with Hyaluronic Acid to keep it soft and hydrated. For an extra boost of moisture, the Intensive Hydrating Ampoule delivers concentrated hydration to dry, sensitive skin.

MLE stands for Multi-Lamellar Emulsion, Zeroid’s patented skin barrier technology, designed to mimic the structure of the skin’s own lipid barrier. It combines Ceramide 9S with Cholesterol and Stearic Acid in a layered formula that locks in moisture and helps protect the skin from irritants. It’s the foundation of the brand’s intensive moisturisers and the reason they’re recommended for compromised skin.

Yes, the Pimprove line is made for oily, breakout-prone skin, with barrier-first formulas that help keep skin balanced. The Pimprove Gel Cleanser uses Salicylic Acid and Zinc PCA to help clear breakouts, soothe redness and regulate oil, while the Pimprove pH4 Red Control Cream helps reduce red patches and minimise irritation. To hydrate without heaviness, the Pimprove Moisturiser uses Phytosterols and Beta-Glucan to strengthen the skin barrier and keep oily, sensitive skin comfortable.

Sensitive skin is what Zeroid was built for selection for more options. The Soothing Cream combines barrier-strengthening Ceramides with Safflower Seed Oil and Hyaluronic Acid to calm and hydrate, while the Soothing Lotion uses Bisabolol and Safflower Seed Oil to calm redness over larger areas. For skin that needs extra care after treatments or environmental stress, the Dermanewal Protect Repair Cream offers revitalising comfort, and the formulas are fragrance-free and dermatologically tested.

Zeroid’s creams are richer and more occlusive, making them ideal for very dry patches, colder months or skin that needs extra comfort. The lotions are lighter and more spreadable, which suits larger areas of the body and anyone who prefers a less heavy finish, so many people use both depending on the day.

No, Zeroid’s philosophy is built around restoring the skin barrier without relying on steroid ingredients. Instead, formulas use barrier-building ingredients like Ceramides, Panthenol and Squalane to hydrate and soothe.