These K-beauty pads scrub, swipe, and shrink your pores so fast, your mirror might need a second to catch up. (Amazon)(Amazon)
Ah, pores. You love to hate 'em and you hate to have 'em. While we wish you could just use a regular old cleanser to wash your face and call it a day, it's not that easy — for smoother and smaller-looking pores, extra cleanliness is key. Sebum, dirt and oil can easily clog up pores for dull and congested skin. This is where facial toners, like the No. 1 bestselling Medicube Zero Pore Pads come in. With a revitalizing combo of ingredients (like lactic acid and salicylic acid), these top-selling babies keep skin clean and looking fresh. Currently, the pore pads are nearly 40% off, meaning you can snag a pack of 70 for just $19.
Down to $19 (from $31), these de-gunking pore pads are nearly 40% off, which is a pretty stellar savings, especially for a No. 1 bestseller like this. And if you do the math, that's 27 cents a pad.
Facial toners like these pore pads help alleviate oil and sebum buildup on the skin — with every swipe of a pad, excess gunk and grime are cleared out of pores. While pore size is genetic, and you can't actually shrink them, clearing them of impurities makes them appear tighter and smaller. Regular use of these exfoliating wonders can reduce buildup in pores, deter blackhead growth and help skin look smoother and more balanced overall.
These skin-purifying wipes contain ingredients like .45% white willow bark (salicylic acid BHA), 4.5% fruit complex (lactic acid AHA) and cypress tree leaf and skullcap, which work together to unclog and minimize the appearance of pores, naturally exfoliate skin and gradually decrease the amount of sebum production by reducing the swelling of sebum glands. In a clinical study of users with varying skin types, 100% of subjects saw a significant improvement in the appearance of their pores and a reduction of blackheads within two weeks of using the product. Plus, every pack of this Korean skin care favorite contains 70 pads, which should be plenty to get you through at least a couple of months of daily use.
(Interested in more K-Beauty? Check out our roundup of other Korean skin care stars worth adding to your routine.)
Over 4,000 Amazon shoppers have given the Medicube Zero Pore Pads a five-star rating, and more than 100,000 were purchased in the past month. Enthusiastic reviewers have specifically praised the pads for minimizing the appearance of pores, leaving behind radiant, clear skin.
"Magic in a tub," proclaimed one devotee. "I have combination skin, and very noticeable pores on my nose. Although the pores on my nose have not completely gone away (which I wasn't expecting), they have minimized, and my skin overall looks more radiant and smooth. I love that these pads are so moisturizing. I normally have reactions and burning to acids, but this is gentle and leaves my skin feeling plump and moisturized."
"I only started using the Zero Pore Pads a couple of weeks ago but I already noticed a significant improvement in my pores and skin's texture," shared another reviewer. "The pores on my cheeks were quite large, but now they are almost unnoticeable. The pad always leaves my skin feeling refreshed and clean and contributes to a smoother complexion without irritation."
A final fan raved about how the pads cleansed their skin without ravaging it of its essential oils. "I've struggled with enlarged pores and uneven skin texture for a while, but these pore pads have been a game-changer for me!" they raved. "What impresses me the most is how they've noticeably reduced the size of my pores without drying out or irritating my skin. ... They contain ingredients that gently exfoliate and refine the skin's texture, making it smoother and more even-toned. After using them regularly, I've noticed a significant improvement in the appearance of my pores — they look visibly smaller and less noticeable. ... They leave my skin feeling clean, balanced and refreshed after each use."
"The product seems to work overall but it does dry slightly sticky," observed one user.
This shopper agreed: "These give a little shine, but it's quite natural looking (and I normally don't want any extra shine from my skincare as I run oily). Unfortunately they make me slightly sticky. Not enough to get annoying and trap my hair, but enough that I notice it."
If sun damage and dark spots got you down, give these vitamin C wipes a whirl. They're over 40% off.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.