LHA + AHA Korean Watermelon Toner Pads

Glow Recipe LHA + AHA Korean Watermelon Toner Pads are daily exfoliating pads built around five acids rather than one strong one. The idea is to clear congested pores and smooth rough texture while glacial water and aloe keep the whole thing calm enough to use every day.

Skin types	Normal, dry, combination and oily
Targets	Pores · uneven texture · dryness
The acids	Two AHAs, plus BHA, PHA and LHA — five in total
Also inside	Watermelon enzymes · glacial water · aloe
Frequency	Gentle enough for daily use, morning and night
Formulated without	Parabens · phthalates · mineral oil · sulfates SLS & SLES. Vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free

What it actually does

• Exfoliates on several fronts at once. PHA, LHA and watermelon enzymes work on surface texture, while the BHA and AHAs get into the pores.
• Decongests and helps keep breakouts away. That pore-clearing action is the brand's stated reason for including the oil-soluble acid alongside the others.
• Softens the sting. Glacial water and aloe are there to balance the acids, soothing and hydrating so the exfoliation stays tolerable for all skin types.
• Smooths visibly rough patches rather than only brightening — texture is one of the named concerns this is built for.
• Suits dry skin as well as oily. Glow Recipe lists normal, dry, combination and oily skin, which is unusual for a multi-acid product.
• Is vegan, gluten-free and cruelty-free, with no parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone, hydroquinone or SLS and SLES sulfates.

Brand-reported study results

Glow Recipe ran a clinical study on 33 subjects and reports an eight percent reduction in pore size immediately after use, rising to fourteen percent after three weeks. In a consumer study of the same size, 93% said it felt like a professional facial experience and, after three weeks, 96% said their skin looked clearer and more radiant.

Figures reported by Glow Recipe. Consumer figures are self-reported. Individual results vary.

How to use

1. Cleanse first, then lift one pad at a time using the tweezers included in the jar.
2. Place pads on the areas that need them. Oily zones like the forehead, or textured zones like the cheeks.
3. Leave them on for five minutes. For a stronger effect, up to fifteen.
4. Sweep the pad over face and neck before discarding, avoiding the eye area. If your skin is sensitive, skip the leave-on step and simply sweep, then discard.
5. Follow with your serum and moisturiser. In the morning, finish with sunscreen — non-negotiable with any acid.

Glow Recipe's own tip: put these pads on the oilier nose and forehead for exfoliation and use the PDRN+ pads on undereyes and cheeks for hydration in the same sitting, removing everything after fifteen minutes.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Five acids — is that too much for daily use?

Glow Recipe describes the blend as gentle and suitable for daily morning and evening use, with glacial water and aloe balancing the acids. If your skin is reactive, start a few times a week and sweep rather than leaving pads on.

Do I need sunscreen with these?

Yes. The brand specifies sunscreen after any morning use, and that is the standard rule for exfoliating acids generally.

Why are there tweezers in the jar?

To lift one pad at a time without dipping fingers into the rest — it keeps the remaining pads clean and the essence uncontaminated.

Can I use them around my eyes?

No — avoid the eye area when sweeping. Glow Recipe suggests their PDRN+ pads for undereyes instead.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Stocked items arrive at the shorter end; anything we source for your order sits at the longer end. Weekends and official holidays are not counted.

How do I pay?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. Cash on delivery is not available.

What if the jar arrives damaged or expired?

Tell us within 1 day of delivery and send a photo. Returns are accepted for defective, damaged or expired items only; verified refunds go to your original payment method within 15 to 30 days.