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Love the Pads… But What’s That Smell? 😅
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Love the Pads… But What’s That Smell? 😅

 

I usually love toner pads since they’re so convenient and versatile. You can swipe them on like toner or even use them as quick DIY sheet masks. Back in the day, I used to soak cotton pads in toner and slap them on my face to calm down redness, and honestly, it worked! So having pre-soaked pads now just makes life easier and helps keep my vanity a little less chaotic. Since Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pad was claimed to be soothing, I picked it up without thinking twice. But... the moment I opened the jar, boom! That smell! I wasn’t expecting it at all! I hadn’t seen anyone mention it, so I was seriously caught off guard. It’s kind of a strong herbal scent? Not terrible, but definitely not pleasant either. I gave the pads a fair try anyway, and honestly, if it weren’t for the smell, I think I’d really enjoy them. The texture is nice, and the formula does seem calming on my skin. The smell does fade, maybe I’m just getting used to it, or maybe it’s mellowing out every time I open the lid. Either way, it’s a bit of a bummer because the product itself is actually decent! For context, my skin is pretty normal overall, probably more on the combo side. I do deal with some redness now and then, so I usually look for soothing, hydrating products. This one could’ve been a favorite… if only it didn’t smell like someone brewed a pot of herbs right on my face.

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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    I actually liked the scent?? Felt spa-like to me. Guess I'm the minority 😅
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    I wish I were like you haha
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    Influencer
    23 days ago
    Did you get this on amazon? I've been debating to order it from amazon (because I got other things to order too and it's just..more convenient if it's available on amazon) but I'm scared that I would get fake products. There's a ton of reviews not necessarily on this product but on all the K-beauty products and I'm scared
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    Influencer
    23 days ago
    Personally would just order on Olive Young! I just check if it's originated anywhere outside of korea and I don't trust any of them if it's not directly from Korea
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    Lol not the herbal soup 😭 I couldn’t with that smell either.
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    🥺🥺
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    Influencer
    23 days ago
    Personally loved it as a herb lover 😏💗
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    Influencer
    23 days ago
    @Influencer Me too!!! It literally felt like a mini spa time for me! Love the self-care vibee
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    Pads are bomb but yeah... that lid hit different the first time 💀
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    Smell aside, the calming effect is legit. I use it post-shave too and it’s so gentle.
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    Except for smell, I'd it was great, really!
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    Ugh same here, such a bummer bc the pads themselves feel amazing 😩 I’m trying to power through the jar but every time I open it it’s like aromatherapy from hell.
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    Influencer
    24 days ago
    Truly:(
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    Influencer
    23 days ago
    The aromatherapy from hell kills me 🤣🤣🤣
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    Influencer
    23 days ago
    GURL I GET YOU 😆😆
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