Vitamin C Brightening Korean Toner Pads

Glow Recipe Vitamin C Brightening Korean Toner Pads are aimed squarely at the tired-face problem: dark circles, puffiness, dullness and dark spots. Five forms of vitamin C sit alongside glutathione and caffeine in a pad gentle enough to use near the eyes, which most vitamin C formulas are not.

Skin types	Dry, combination and oily
Targets	Dark spots · dark circles · dullness
Key actives	5 types of vitamin C · guava and glutathione · caffeine and niacinamide
Time needed	Five minutes
Formulated without	Parabens · phthalates · mineral oil · sulfates SLS & SLES. Vegan and cruelty-free

What it actually does

• Brightens the undereye without the usual sting. The five vitamin C forms are described by Glow Recipe as gentle and eye-safe, which is what allows a vitamin C treatment to go this close to the eye at all.
• Works on dark circles and dark spots together. Guava and glutathione are included to visibly fade both, and to guard against oxidative damage.
• Takes down visible puffiness. Caffeine handles the depuffing while niacinamide goes after hyperpigmentation and adds radiance.
• Helps head off future dullness. The antioxidant pairing is there for prevention, not just for same-day brightness.
• Doubles as makeup prep. The brand suggests using them before makeup for an instant radiance boost.
• Is vegan and cruelty-free, with no parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone, hydroquinone, coal tar or SLS and SLES sulfates.

Brand-reported study results

In a Glow Recipe clinical study of 33 subjects, three weeks after use, 94% showed reduced dark spots and hyperpigmentation, 93% of consumers saw less dullness, and 93% saw visibly brighter, more refreshed and more awake undereyes.

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

How to use

1. Cleanse first, then take a pad from the jar.
2. Place it where you want brightening — undereyes and cheeks are the areas the brand calls out.
3. Leave it on for five minutes. That is the full treatment time.
4. Discard the pad and carry on with your routine, serum and moisturiser as usual, and sunscreen in the morning.
5. Before makeup, use a pad as a radiance step so your base goes onto brighter skin.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Is vitamin C safe this close to my eyes?

Glow Recipe formulated these specifically as gentle and eye-safe, and names undereyes as a target area. That is different from a standard high-strength vitamin C serum, which is usually kept away from the eye.

Why five types of vitamin C instead of one?

The blend is how the brand gets effectiveness on dark circles and dark spots while keeping the formula gentle enough for the delicate eye area.

Will it help with puffiness in the morning?

Caffeine and niacinamide are included to visibly reduce puffiness, so a five-minute pad before makeup is a sensible morning use.

Can I wear makeup straight after?

Yes — the brand recommends exactly that, using a pad before makeup for an instant radiance boost.

How long will my order take to arrive?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Items already in stock arrive sooner; anything ordered in for you takes longer. Working days exclude weekends and official holidays.

What are my payment options?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. We do not offer cash on delivery.

What if the pads arrive dried out or expired?

Contact us within 1 day of delivery with a photo. We take back defective, damaged or expired items only, and once verified the refund is returned to your original payment method within 15 to 30 days.