🌟 Top 5 Korean Exfoliating Pads for Smooth Skin | Fall/Winter 2025 🌟

SOME BY MI's 30 Days Miracle Toner Pads bring the brand's cult-favorite formula to a convenient pad format. The genius lies in the triple-acid combination: AHA dissolves surface dead cells for brightness, BHA penetrates pores to clear blackheads and prevent breakouts, and PHA provides gentle exfoliation without irritation. With 10,000 ppm tea tree extract, these pads don't just exfoliate — they actively calm and treat troubled skin. Perfect for fall when seasonal changes trigger unexpected breakouts or texture issues. The embossed side gently buffs away roughness, while the smooth side sweeps up remaining debris and preps skin for serums. Each pad is generously soaked, meaning you can use one for your face and still have enough essence left for neck and décolletage. The formula is remarkably gentle despite its potency, making it suitable even for sensitive skin when introduced gradually. Users consistently report visible improvements in skin texture, reduced blackheads, and a clearer complexion within the promised 30 days. An excellent all-rounder that addresses multiple concerns without complicated routines.

COSRX BHA Toner Pads bring the brand's legendary Blackhead Power Liquid to an even more convenient format. These pads are specifically engineered for congested, oily, or acne-prone skin that needs serious pore care. The 1% Betaine Salicylate (a gentler form of BHA) works its way deep into pores to dissolve the sebum plugs that cause blackheads, whiteheads, and enlarged pores. What sets this apart for fall is the high concentration of White Willow Bark Water — nature's original source of salicylic acid — which soothes skin while preventing the over-drying that often comes with seasonal heating. The embossed side provides gentle manual exfoliation to lift away loosened debris, while the quilted side delivers the remaining essence for continuous treatment. Clinical tests show 100% of users experienced smoother skin texture, with visible reduction in excess sebum. The included tweezers are a thoughtful touch that keeps the container hygienic. Use these 2-3 times weekly for stubborn blackheads, or daily as a preventive treatment. Perfect for those who love COSRX's approach: simple, effective, science-backed formulas that actually deliver results.

MEDIHEAL Teatree Trouble Pad represents the brand's commitment to science-based beauty solutions. Unlike traditional exfoliating pads that focus purely on chemical acids, these emphasize soothing and balancing troubled skin while gently exfoliating. The star ingredient is MEDIHEAL's exclusive TeatreePair Complex: Jeju Island tea tree cold-extracted for 200 hours with lactobacillus to create a calming biome that's broken into microparticles for rapid absorption. The liposome technology ensures ingredients penetrate deeper and faster than conventional formulas. What makes these perfect for fall is their dual functionality: use them as a quick swipe toner after cleansing, or place them on problem areas (forehead, cheeks, chin) for 15 minutes as an intensive treatment mask. The square shape ensures better coverage than round pads, and the rounded corners fit facial contours perfectly. Clinical results are impressive: 66% improvement in redness instantly, and 24% reduction in active oil glands after four weeks. The 100-pad jar lasts months even with daily use. Perfect for acne-prone or sensitive skin that needs exfoliation without aggression, or anyone whose skin freaks out during seasonal transitions.

Neogen's Real Cica Pad takes a gentler approach to exfoliation, making it perfect for those whose skin becomes reactive during fall's temperature fluctuations. Unlike traditional exfoliating pads with rough, gauze-like textures, these are incredibly soft — you barely feel them working, yet they deliver powerful results. The magic lies in cica (centella asiatica), Korea's most trusted ingredient for calming and healing irritated skin. Combined with PHA, the gentlest chemical exfoliant that actually hydrates while it exfoliates, these pads remove dead skin without compromising your barrier. This is crucial in fall when skin needs to stay strong against harsh elements. The formula includes madecassoside and asiaticoside, the most active compounds in centella that promote collagen synthesis and reduce inflammation. Each pad is generously soaked in essence — so much that many users cut them in half to extend use. The result? Smoother texture, reduced redness, and strengthened skin that can better withstand seasonal stress. Perfect for sensitive, reactive, or compromised skin that still needs exfoliation. Also excellent for anyone using strong actives like retinol who needs gentler supporting treatments. A true multitasker that soothes, exfoliates, and heals simultaneously.