- “I actually really like this product”22:44–22:46
- “The first ingredient is Salex Alba Bark Water, which is a great anti-inflammatory”22:47–22:50
- “The fourth ingredient here is niacinamide”23:44–23:47
- “It's approximately 3 to 4% which means that it's in the therapeutic range”24:17–24:22
- “I myself would purchase this product”24:38–24:39
- “It has fantastic actives in it and has nothing irritating in it”24:58–25:00
- “No fragrance, no essential oils”25:02–25:02
- “This one is a keeper”
- Source: I tested every K-beauty toner - non sponsored review - Jun 16, 2025
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Low pH Goodnight Soft Peeling Gel"It is infused with triple hyaluronic acid, and it does have that peeling effect on the skin where it removes any excess skin that you may have on your face."$16.00
One Step Green Calming Pad"This particular toner pad again it was like you know made up of cotton material with one side embossed. It was drenched in a watery non-sticky essence. Even oily skin could use it."-
One Step Moisture Up Pad"I personally loved it for my dry skin because it was not drying like the red one."-
One Step Original Clear Pad"Definitely more potent than the needle one."-Browse More
- “I'm pleased to say I actually really like this product”14:54–14:55
- “It has fantastic actives in it, and there's nothing irritating in it”16:59–17:02
- “Plus, there's no fragrance, no essential oils”17:03–17:05
- “This one is a keeper”
- “I myself would purchase this product”16:42–16:44
- Source: Best and worst acids for acne-prone skin of colour - May 12, 2026
- “It is infused with triple hyaluronic acid, and it does have that peeling effect on the skin where it removes any excess skin that you may have on your face”1:51–1:58
- “There's like a gentle exfoliation”2:04–2:08
- “What I love the most about this is how your skin feels afterwards. You can feel that it's hydrated. It doesn't feel stripped and the skin is dewy”2:07–2:10
- “Really, really amazing stuff”2:18–2:20
- Source: Korean Skincare Favorites Under $27 - Mar 10, 2026
- “This particular toner pad again it was like you know made up of cotton material with one side embossed. It was drenched in a watery non-sticky essence. Even oily skin could use it”14:51–14:55
- “This particular product primarily made for sensitive skin or skin that gets red irritated easily and was made to like you know soothe and calm skin”15:00–15:08
- “Personally I did not notice any benefit of using this toner pad. I did not like you know notice it working on severe redness irritation. I had it I used it up and I was like I'm not getting them again”15:19–15:23
- Source: Ultimate Korean Toner Pads Review: Top Picks for Clear Smooth Skin - Jan 3, 2026
- “I personally loved it for my dry skin because it was not drying like the red one”3:30–3:35
- “Great for like you know to reduce acne and texture without drying out your skin”3:32–3:39
- “Moisture pad does contain BHA but in a very low concentration”3:39–3:43
- “It primarily contains like you know many hydrating ingredients”3:41–3:48
- “Good for uh normal skin, combination skin and even dry skin can use it”3:48–3:54
- “Oily skin might not find it that effective because it doesn't control excessive oil in your skin”3:52–3:56
- “I don't know if the product is going to be discontinued or is already discontinued because I haven't seen it anywhere around”3:58–4:03
- Source: Ultimate Korean Toner Pads Review: Top Picks for Clear Smooth Skin - Jan 3, 2026
- “Definitely more potent than the needle one”2:48–2:52
- “They have a good concentration of BHA”2:50–2:55
- “I will recommend it to only oily and very oily skin”2:55–3:00
- “Other skin type, use it sparingly. Don't use it daily or rather like skip it because it can dry out your skin over the time”2:57–3:04
- “If you have oily skin and you need a daily toner pad to control the excessive oil, clear out your pores, reduce acne, it actually helps in controlling the breakout and also to exfoliate your skin”3:02–3:10
- Source: Ultimate Korean Toner Pads Review: Top Picks for Clear Smooth Skin - Jan 3, 2026
Brand note
COSRX is the K-beauty brand that built its reputation on snail mucin — specifically the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, a sticky, hydrating essence that creators consistently describe as a staple for dehydrated or compromised skin. The texture is the trade-off: it's gloopy and can feel tacky, but that's also what makes the hydration last. If you're new to snail or want a simple, affordable hydrator that plays well with stronger actives, this is the entry point.
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