If it seems as if toner pads exploded onto the scene with all of the force and suddenness of a wrecking ball, it is because it did. In fact, its catapult back into relevance can even be deemed movie-worthy—where months of deliberation within the beauty sphere on its necessity led to a full-on transformation. From the ashes of a traditional liquid essence rises the toner pad: a multi-functional, pre-soaked cotton round that comes infused with complexion-enhancing ingredients, of which is crafted to do everything from cleansing and restoring your your skin’s pH. A regular fixture within the K-Beauty industry, its appeal lies in its portability as well as intelligent design, where users are able to apply various toner pads that serve different purposes to specific parts of their visage.
Beyond so, the consensus amongst skincare savants is that its main allure lies in its versatility. Toner pads can offer hydration and exfoliation upon use, but can also be left on for extended periods of time to double as a sheet mask. The trick, of course, lies in identifying the right variants for your visage. On that note, Vogue Singapore is here to assist with a curation of stellar K-Beauty toner pads for your every need, including brightening, barrier-repair, and more. Spy them all, below.
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If you have sensitive skin: Needly Daily Toner Pad
These mild BHA and PHA-infused toner pads are great for anyone contending with skin reactiveness and sensitivity. Equipped with a gentle formula optimised for daily use, each round brims with nourishing ingredients in the vein of hyaluronic acid and artemisia princeps leaf water that soothes, moisturises, and unclogs pores.
Needly Daily Toner Pad, $19, available at Hush Singapore
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If you have textured skin: Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pad
Each one of the Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pads is positively drenched in its proprietary formula dubbed the CalmingTox complex, which employs a liposome delivery system to improve a rough, uneven complexion. Madecassoside and centella asiatica round out the rest of the formula, bolstering the skin’s healing ability whilst also stimulating collagen production. This translates to the appearance of acne scarring being greatly reduced with sustained use, which further leads to a more radiant, healthy-looking mien.
Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pad, $26.50, available at Amazon
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If you have oily, acne-prone skin: Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad
This dual-actioned toner pad is a godsend for individuals dealing with acne outbreaks and extended pores. Boasting two unique textures on each side and a unique blend encompassing pinus palustrius leaf and heart leaf extract, it assists in abating redness and inflammation as well as controlling sebum secretion, which ensures tighter pores all while suppressing the effects typically associated with multiple lesions such as skin flaking and dullness. Begin with the perforated surface to cleanse and exfoliate, before following it up with its smooth side to grant an intensive bout of moisture.
Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad, $27.75, available at Guardian
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If you have dry, parched skin: Laneige Cream Skin Quick Skin Pack
White tea leaf water and vitamin E—main proponents of the Laneige’s hydrating Cream Skin Refiner formula—are imbued within each tencel sheet, which helps support long-term hydration and nourishment by suffusing dehydrated complexions with a cocktail of healthful amino acids and antioxidants. Place them on desired areas and remove just after two minutes to witness discernible results.
Laneige Cream Skin Quick Skin Pack, $29.46, available at Lazada
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If you are hesitant to try new formulas: Jung Beauty Pure Calming Pad with Cica Leaf
Innovation at its finest. This 2024, Jung Beauty offers up a new creation comprising a dry triple-layered pad to allow for seamless customisation. Users are able to saturate each pad with whichever solution they prefer, with the inclusion of centella asiatica leaves within each round helping reduce skin redness and inflammation.
Jung Beauty Pure Calming Pad with Cica Leaf, $18, available at Ksisters
