These Exfoliating Pads Are My Go-To For Glass Skin – And They’re On Sale This Black Friday

Medicube’s Zero Pore Pads are exfoliating pads that have gone viral on TikTok. They can be used by all skin types to brighten and rejuvenate in one swipe. From the K-beauty hero brand Medicube, the pads minimise the appearance of pores, uneven texture and fight breakouts.

One of the most ingenious inventions in Korean skincare, exfoliating pads, or toner pads as they are also known as, work to exfoliate, purify, cleanse and brighten the skin. And they are key to achieving glass skin.

• Why it is Vogue-approved: While the collagen mask gets the most airtime on social media, it’s the Zero Pore Pads that are widely considered to be the best product in the Medicube collection. The exfoliating pads are gentle, easy to use and great for travel. They are soaked in a combination of AHAs and BHAs (lactic acid and willow bark, respectively) that buff the skin, refine pores and smooth out uneven texture. The fabric itself is double-sided, and on one, you’ll find it’s textured to enhance the exfoliation, while the other is smooth to impart hydration. Sweep over the skin for a glassy finish.
• Best for: gentle exfoliation

Before using these pads, I found myself skipping toner altogether in a bid to shorten my routine and, honestly, because it felt unnecessary; however, I have learned that it is an important skincare step, not only because it completes the cleansing process but also as it preps the epidermis for the formulas to follow.

The Medicube Zero Pore Pads make it easy to slip into your routine as they are exfoliating yet gentle, effectively eliminating dulling dead cells and stimulating turnover, without being too aggressive or damaging the skin barrier. A potent concentrate that purifies and smooths, the pads also help to remove imperfections and impurities through natural extracts, while the dual sides allow you to exfoliate and soothe at the same time.

The ingredients in Medicube’s Zero Pore Pad toner pads

• Lactic acid: This ingredient purifies and tightens pores.
• White willow water, betaine salicylate, and salicylic acid: This trio of exfoliating powerhouses unclogs pores and refines skin texture, while remaining gentle enough to treat even acne-prone and sensitive skin.
• Anti-sebum complex: Made up of plant-derived actives, the complex helps prevent excessive sebum production.
• Panthenol and betaine: These components fight redness and leave skin soft, moisturised and soothed.

The benefits of the Medicube Zero Pore Pad

In addition to their exfoliating ingredients, Medicube’s Zero Pore Pads feature a double-sided design that combines exfoliation and toning. The textured side acts as a physical exfoliator for areas like the T-zone, while the smooth side allows for more gentle toning treatment. The result is smoother, more even and blemish-free skin that is more hydrated.

How to use Medicube toner pads

After cleansing, apply Medicube’s toner pads all over the complexion, first using the textured side to exfoliate and then the softer side to remove dead cells, distribute the formula and provide a gentle massage. After this, continue with your routine without rinsing your face. The Zero Pore Pads can also be used as a mask to fight against impurities. To do so, simply apply them to the areas that need deep cleansing and leave them on for a few minutes.