So yeah, this product is all over TikTok. People calling it the new holy grail for sensitive skin, saying it "cured" their redness or barrier issues or whatever. And I get it—I really wanted to love it too. I even bought it during a YesStyle flash sale like it was destiny. But after three weeks of almost daily use, here’s my honest take: it’s... okay? 😐

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First impressions? The packaging is cute. I mean, carrot graphics, pastel vibes, the whole "K-beauty is gentle and plant-based" thing—it looks good on a shelf. It smells faintly herbal, nothing overwhelming. The pads are thick and super wet, which I appreciated. I hate those dry-toner pads that feel like you’re wiping your face with a Kleenex.

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But let’s get into the meat of it: does it actually do anything? I wanted it to calm my face after shaving, post-run redness, and general hormonal flare-ups. And yeah, the first time I used it, I thought it was working. My face felt less hot, the pad didn’t sting, and it left my skin feeling lightly hydrated. But after a week, I realized something weird: it never really soaked in. It just sat on top of my skin, and when it dried, it left this slightly waxy layer that made other products pill. Like, my moisturizer wouldn’t blend right after. Major ick.

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I looked at the ingredients to see if there was something causing it. Carrot root extract, beta-carotene, some panthenol and allantoin—great on paper. But it’s also got a couple oils (like carrot seed oil and a few emulsifiers) that might explain the film it left. And for those of us with combo or oily skin? I really think this might be too rich for everyday use.

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Also, the hydration wasn’t as deep as I hoped. My skin felt moisturized on the surface but still tight underneath. The kind of thing where you keep touching your cheek like, “Do I need more toner or what?” It didn’t give me any long-term soothing either. I still got red patches on my nose and chin during my cycle, and this didn’t stop them or speed up recovery.

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What’s more, it started feeling a little wasteful. The pads are really saturated, which means I was tempted to squeeze the essence onto my hands or neck so it wouldn’t go to waste. I even tried cutting them in half once (don’t judge), but then they just dried out in the jar faster. It’s a generous formula, but not efficient.

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I also think a lot of people assume this is some kind of treatment pad—it’s not. It’s just a hydrating toner pad with a calming angle. There’s no exfoliation, no anti-acne function, no brightening ingredient. That’s totally fine, but let’s not oversell it as something revolutionary. It’s a basic product, and if your skin is super calm already, you might not even notice a difference.

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Oh—and for those who layer a lot of actives or exfoliate often, this might be a good buffer to soothe in between. But I wouldn’t say it builds your barrier or repairs anything. It just doesn’t make things worse. That’s the bar it clears. And honestly, that’s a very low bar for the price.

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Final rating: 6.2/10

Texture: 9/10 – pads are thick and soft, love that

Scent: 8/10 – subtle and non-irritating

Calming effect: 5/10 – temporary, not transformative

Hydration: 6/10 – surface-level only

Value: 5/10 – not terrible, but I’ve had better for cheaper

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Would I repurchase? Probably not. I’ll finish the jar because I hate wasting things, but I wouldn’t tell my friends to run out and buy this. Unless your skin is ultra-dry, ultra-sensitive, and allergic to everything else—this might work for you. Otherwise? Meh. Too safe, too boring.

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Better alternatives: Pyunkang Yul Calming Toner Pads (lighter), Isntree Onion pads (more results), or just a spritz of thermal water and a fragrance-free cream.