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This 120ml jar holds 70 toner pads and comes with a separate pouch of salmon DNA PDRN essence, which turns the pads into a springy gel. The pads are Tencel-based and made to sit close against the skin. Medicube aims them at uneven skin tone and dark spots, and at skin that feels dry or looks dull.

Key ingredients

• Salmon DNA PDRN (listed as sodium DNA): the label gives its purity as 99%.
• Collagen: a low-molecular form (200Da, according to Medicube), for skin that looks more elastic.
• Niacinamide (vitamin B3) and madecassoside: Medicube includes them to soothe skin and smooth the look of its texture.

How to use

• Before first use, open the PDRN essence pouch and pour it into the jar.
• Wait about five seconds for the pads to absorb the essence and turn to gel.
• After cleansing, wipe a pad over the face.
• For a short mask, lay pads on dry or dull areas for five minutes, then use them to wipe over the skin.

Good to know

• Size: 120ml, 70 pads.
• Medicube reports that the pads completed a non-comedogenic test and were rated low-irritating in skin testing by the Global Institute of Dermatological Sciences.
• The ingredient list includes capryloyl salicylic acid (LHA) and retinol, both near the end, plus botanical oils such as rosemary leaf and chamomile flower oil. If you already use acids or retinoids, patch-test first.