I know. We’re all tired.
Another toner pad launch, another ad with someone wiping across their cheek in perfect light.
They’re everywhere.
But after trying probably 15 different kinds (not an exaggeration), here’s what I’ve realized: I don’t use toner pads for the toner. I use them for the structure.
There’s something about the ritual. The swipe, the texture, the gentle pressure. When done right, it sets the tone for the rest of your routine.
Not all pads are created equal though. Some are way too saturated, others dry out in a week. Some are too rough, some too flimsy.
The only ones I keep in rotation are Anua Heartleaf Pad when I’m flaring, Numbuzin No.3 Pad on makeup days (that slip!), and Skin1004 Probio-Cica Pad when I need calm and bounce.
So yes, I have pad fatigue. But I also know that toner pads are like shoes — it’s about fit, not hype.
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Influencer3 days agongl I felt so seen reading this 😭 the toner pad burnout is real Influencer3 days agoNo bc every brand got a new pad every week like girl what else can you soak in essence?? Influencer3 days agoBut she got it. It’s not the juice, it’s the ritual. That swipe is lowkey meditative Influencer3 days agoY’all really out here romanticizing cotton rounds?? Be serious 😐 Influencer3 days agoTY. Like… you’re paying for a jar of glorified tissues? Influencer3 days ago@Influencer Ok but have you ever used the Numbuzin No.3 ones?? they glide like a dream. It’s not just vibes, it’s utility Influencer3 days ago@Influencer & Anua Heartleaf? Literal first-aid for flare-ups. That pad’s like a weighted blanket for my skin Influencer3 days agoAlso the Skin1004 Probio-Cica… She’s calming, she’s firming, she said "bouncy not angry" Influencer3 days agough fine, but how do you even store them?? Mine always dry out in two weeks Influencer3 days agoyeah and the flimsy ones fold mid-swipe. Nothing makes me feel more rage at 8am Influencer3 days ago@Influencer That’s the thing tho. It’s trial and error. Like skincare Tinder. swipe left on the crusty ones Influencer3 days agoOnce you find “the one,” you stop questioning it. It’s just part of the routine, no drama Influencer3 days ago@Influencer …okay but if I were to try again, I’d start with the Anua. Y’all talk about it like it’s skincare ibuprofen Influencer3 days agoSame. I’m not promising anything but… I might have one tab open 👀 Influencer3 days ago@Influencer Look at us, going from pad fatigue to full-circle pad apologists 😌 Influencer3 days agoToner pads really are like shoes. The right pair just fits. Influencer3 days agoidk… Last time I used a pad my skin felt like I exfoliated with a napkin Influencer3 days ago💀 you were using the wrong one. Those cheapo scratchy ones are pad catfish. Anua is soft, plush, stays juicy till the last one Influencer3 days agommm idk. It still feels extra. like… I have hands?? and cotton rounds?? Influencer3 days agoYou do, but the pad just does it better. Perfect pressure, even swipe, and zero waste of product. It's like skincare autopilot Influencer3 days agoI’m not gonna lie, you’re making it sound way more luxurious than I expected Influencer3 days agoIt is lowkey a luxury moment. Morning mood booster. Swipe-sip your coffee-skin glows. ✨ Influencer3 days agough, why does that sound kinda… nice Influencer3 days agobc it is, bestie. and if you hate it, I’ll take your leftover pads. I’m building a shrine anyway Influencer3 days agoFine. if I get sucked back into the pad life it’s on you. Don’t let me become a toner pad girly again 😤 Influencer3 days agoToo late 😌 Welcome back to the cult. Refreshments are on the bottom shelf next to your Anua jar 💅