Discs soaked in an acid lotion, to sweep over clean skin in the evening. Medicube's Kojic Acid Turmeric Pad is dosed with restraint at first, then at a rhythm set by your tolerance. It is an in-depth complexion product, not an everyday step to take lightly.
A kojic acid and turmeric pad for a radiant complexion
The formula's first active is glycolic acid, an AHA placed straight after the water: it refines skin texture and revives radiance by loosening dead surface cells. Salicylic acid (BHA) accompanies it, useful for the look of pores. Kojic acid and turmeric root extract aim at evenness: they help soften the look of dark spots and marks over the weeks, provided you protect your skin from the sun.
Niacinamide, glycerin and several forms of hyaluronic acid soften the whole, with allantoin and dipotassium glycyrrhizate for comfort. To build a complete routine, see our dark spots and radiance collection.
How to use it
In the evening, after cleansing, sweep one pad over the face in the direction of the skin, away from the eye area and the lips. Do not rinse. Continue with a soothing product then a moisturiser. On a marked area, you can leave the pad in place for a few minutes.
Start with once or twice a week, and increase only if your skin copes well. Apply sun protection every morning. Do not use it on the same day as another exfoliant, a retinol or a pure vitamin C.
Which skin is it for?
Uneven complexions, brown marks left by old spots, thickened skin texture, combination to oily skin. Sensitive or reactive skin, or skin prone to redness, should abstain or seek advice before trying it. It is never applied to irritated, cut or freshly waxed skin.
Product details
- Size: 70 pads
- Brand: Medicube
- Product type: exfoliating pads with AHAs and BHA
- Ingredients: Water, Glycolic Acid, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycereth-26, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, C12-14 Alketh-12, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Kojic Acid, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate.
- Country of manufacture: South Korea
- Precautions for use: contains AHAs, which can make the skin more sensitive to the sun; apply sun protection every day during use and for the week after. Avoid the eye area. Do not combine with another exfoliant on the same day. Stop in case of irritation. Keep out of reach of children.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference from a hydrating pad?
This one exfoliates: glycolic acid and salicylic acid work on skin texture. A hydrating pad, on the other hand, is used every day without any particular precautions.
Can it be used in the morning?
The evening is preferable. The skin has the whole night to recover, and the next day's sun protection takes over.
Can I combine it with a retinol?
Not on the same evening. Alternate: the pad one evening, the retinol another evening, and rest evenings with a simple cream.
How long before I see a difference on dark spots?
Skin texture looks smoother fairly quickly. For the look of dark spots, you need several weeks of regular use and daily sun protection, otherwise the effect does not last.
How long does a box last?
At two to three pads a week, a box of 70 pads lasts several months.
If your complexion lacks evenness and sun protection is already part of your mornings, this pad is a good starting point. To work on skin texture too, explore the perfect complexion and pores collection.
