mediheal madecassoside blemish pad

when i knew i was going to korea, i made a long list of products that i wanted to buy and try. one of the category is obviously toner pads. i've seen a lot of posts on instagram, promoting toner pads. one of the brand that people kept talking about is mediheal. they have several types of toner pads, but since i only have one face, i didn't buy them all. i just bought whichever i thought would be suitable for my skin types. i've tried the phytoenzyme one and i like it. so let's move on onto the next one. this one is really popular as well, so i have high hope for this one too.

this is the description from their website: soothes and diminishes blemishes and uneven skin tone with our calming tox complex and liposome delivery for optimal results. 
hero ingredients: madecassoside + centella asiatica.
microparticlized calming tox: centella asiatica 2-time extraction --> madecassoside in 2x amounts --> with liposome-based technology --> microparticlized.
results: 
- proven to help improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and dark spots by 16% in four weeks
- instantly helps improve rough skin texture by 19%
- instantly helps soothe irritated skin
material: made with vegan fibers (gauze pads), sized (67 mm) to cover wide area, rounded corners for perfect fit on skin.
the outer box
the packaging: just like the phytoenzyme one, this one also comes in a box. but this time, it's teal and silver combination. there's a picture of the box at the front and a bunch of description on the sides and at the back in korean. and english. you can read the full ingredients list as well. the pads come in a light green plastic box. there's a separate box inside, sealed, because the box is supposed to be refillable. you just need to buy the refill box, tear the seal and put it inside the old box and it will be as good as new. however, i have a bit of a problem, tearing the seal off so there's a jagged side which you can see in the picture. there's a tweezer, secured on the cap. i have a problem with the tweezer though. the tip of the tweezer is not thin enough so i have a hard time separating the pads with the tweezer. all the pads are securely saved in the refill box. i can see some essence at the bottom, but not much. i never put it upside down since even though i store it upright, all the pads are still juicy enough.
the box
the scent: this one definitely has that medicated scent, probably due to the ingredients. but it's not annoying. if i'm not sniffing it up close, i probably wouldn't smell it.
left: the refill box is still sealed
right: after it's opened
the product: the pad is thinner, way thinner than the phytoenzyme one. they say that it has two sides, but i can't say the difference between the two. for me, both sides look like gauze. it's juicy and the size is big enough to almost cover my whole cheek. usually i use two pads for my whole face and neck, leaving it on my cheeks for a bit especially when it's irritated or breaking out.
how it looks like
the result: at first, i don't see the hype why this toner pad is so popular. i don't notice any difference after using this pads aside from the hydrating effect. however, as i keep using this pad, i start to see that it helps soothing my skin. i think it's mildly exfoliating as well. when i have tiny bumps on my forehead, this helps resolve the problem.

i think i can see why it's so popular. it's lightweight, easy to use, hydrating and soothing. it's mildly exfoliating as well. the gauze pattern is not too harsh for my skin. i think it will be suitable for all skin types, especially the troubled skin. it helps soothing acne and bumps. however, i don't think it has anything to do with evening out the skin tone and reducing dark spots. even though it's quite enjoyable, i think i can get away with using regular toner instead of this one. perhaps i would see whether or not to repurchase this after i try other types. after all, i bought several of them, so it's too early to decide. anyway, if you can get mediheal directly or online within reasonable price, then you should try it. 

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