Main Ingredients: Glutathione, Vitamins, Niacinamide, PHA, LHA
Main Concerns Targeted: Hyperpigmentation, Skin texture, Dullness
Review
As someone who prefers to use a toner over a toner pad most of the time, I have actually not yet tried that many toner pads. However, I had heard good things about this and a product that helps with hyperpigmentation is always welcome in my routine as a brown girl who is prone to pigmentation. I liked that the toner pad had a film jelly side that contains glutathione and then you can flip it to the cotton gauze side to gently exfoliate the skin. All the pads are soaked in the formulation which also contains vitamins, niacinamide and gentle exfoliants like LHA and PHA. I did notice some dark spots fading with consistent use. However, like much of K-beauty, this is a gentler formulation so do not expect results overnight without consistent use. I usually leave a few pieces of the toner pad on my cheeks and forehead while getting ready to let the skincare ingredients absorb into my skin without drying it out. And then I use the gauze side and this does make makeup go on smoother on top of my skin having had the dead skin cells buffed out. I do not think this would replace my favourite toner pad at the moment which is the Needly toner pad just cause I love the BHA component of that which better exfoliates my skin on days I am looking for that extra bit of exfoliation. And I find myself reaching for the no. 5 vitamin niacinamide serum more than the toner pad as well.
Would I Recommend
If you are looking for a decent toner pad and struggle with the concerns this addresses, yes. I would not say it is stellar as I would recommend the serum over the toner pad if you want to reap the benefits of the ingredients. But if you are just starting out with toner pads, the benefits it entails would help you see results after a few weeks of usage. Also, it is one of my preferred niacinamide concoctions in K-beauty. However do note like with most other toner pads, to patch test if you have very sensitive skin or contact dermatitis to ensure the pads donāt irritate your skin.
xoxo, ash.
