While it can seem like the world of skin care tips, tricks and trends is never ending — especially on TikTok — we’re always in favor of simplifying and streamlining our beauty routine. So when a new trend makes waves on social media that seems effective, easy to incorporate and supported by experts like dermatologists and our favorite skin-fluencers, naturally we have to test it out for ourselves. Enter the latest K-beauty product taking the internet by storm: toner pads.
What are the benefits of using toner pads?
As pre-soaked pads that come infused with skin-enhancing ingredients, one of the most obvious benefits of toner pads is their convenience. “They’re an easy, mess-free application to get multiple key ingredients on the skin, such as gentle exfoliating acids and hydrating ingredients,” shares Dr. Teresa Song, board-certified dermatologist. Toner pads are also a great option for frequent travelers or those constantly on the go, since they’re a lot more TSA-friendly than carrying around a traditional liquid toner and separate cotton pads.
How do you use Korean toner pads?
You can let [the pads] sit on the skin for five to 15 minutes,” he explains, which works similar to a sheet mask to maximize the benefits of the product itself.
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Batis recommends this memorable square-shaped option, which is also one of TikTok’s favorite toner pads, “for those in need of intense hydration and depuffing.” The formulation contains moisturizing ingredients like glycerin and olive fruit oil, he explains, along with soothing ones like licorice root extract and allantoin.
One of Korea’s most popular skin care and sheet mask brands, Mediheal offers a range of other similarly popular pads, all with slightly different benefits. Its tea tree toner pads are another fan fave, and particularly great for those with irritated or acne-prone skin.
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