Why this product
Gentle exfoliation for sensitive skin, calming irritated acne-prone skin while providing mild resurfacing benefits.
What it does: Gentle exfoliating treatment that soothes irritation while removing dead skin cells.
Skin types: sensitive, oily, combination, acne-prone.
vs Glow Recipe: $18 vs $35. While Western exfoliating pads often focus purely on acids, these combine gentle PHA with cica's healing properties for a more balanced approach to sensitive skin treatment.
Consistently rated Holy Grail across an estimated 2,028+ community discussions on r/AsianBeauty. Most common praise: Perfect for sensitive skin that still wants exfoliation - never irritates but definitely works.
Active step
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Where in your routine
Why this step exists in K-beauty
Korean skincare believes in gentle yet effective treatment - these pads deliver PHA exfoliation with cica's healing properties for skin that's both refined and comforted.
How to use
Key ingredients
Details
Western equivalent
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner
$35
While Western exfoliating pads often focus purely on acids, these combine gentle PHA with cica's healing properties for a more balanced approach to sensitive skin treatment.
The bottom line
Neogen Real Cica Pad is a active that costs $18 for 90 pads. It has 2,028+ community discussions and Holy Grail status on r/AsianBeauty. The Western equivalent (Glow Recipe) runs $35 — you save 49%. Best for sensitive, oily, combination, acne-prone skin.