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I’m in my early 30s, but my skin still feels stuck in my teenage years. I often deal with bouts of acne, the kind of breakouts that leave my skin looking blotchy and uneven, due to the hyperpigmentation left behind. The fight for clearer, brighter skin is something I’ve struggled with my whole life, but now that I’m older, I recognize the importance of investing in my skin care journey. I want to find products that will help keep my skin looking healthy and youthful, without breaking the bank. Lately, I’ve been hearing a ton of good things about K-beauty from my beauty writer friends, and I’ve seen the popular Korean brand Innisfree all over TikTok. So I knew it was time to finally put one of their products to the test.
Since I’m particularly focused on evening out the appearance of my skin, the brand’s newly launched Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Toner Pads seemed like the perfect place to start. Formulated with green tea, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and niacinamide, this product is meant to help brighten and exfoliate the skin. Usually, I don’t opt for single-use products—it’s recommended to use the pads twice daily for optimal results—but they claim to be biodegradable and are gentle enough to be left on your skin for several minutes, which is a win-win in my book. But could these toner pads actually help smooth out my textured, scarred complexion? After 12 weeks of testing, here are my thoughts.
Final Thoughts
I’ve been thoroughly impressed by my skin’s transformation over the past 12 weeks. Typically, when I have a breakout, the spot lingers for months; I wish I were exaggerating, but as you age, your skin heals more slowly. Since using these toner pads, I’ve noticed a significant difference in how long acne spots remain on my face. Even if I do get a zit here and there, I’m not worried about any hyperpigmentation. The Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Brightening Toner Pads are truly a testament to what an efficacious product and consistency can do.
