5.0 out of 5 stars Great pads! Smooth, soft, brighter skin! Cut the pads in half to make ‘em last!

L.o.A.T.B. · June 8, 2022

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5.0 out of 5 stars A new favorite, very effective!

T.i.m. · April 14, 2022

Out of all the products that I've used that are similar to these, these are the best out of them! I love that they have great ingredients and overall very minimal ingredients- other than the beneficial ingredients there are really only a few filler/preservative ingredients- still worth looking over, though, to make sure it works for your skin's needs. I like that there is no fragrance to these.They have a bit of a thick consistency to the liquid on the pads, not in a bad way. Once it's washed-off it seems to help make my skin softer and look more hydrated (I definitely still follow with moisturizer, though).It's suggested to start by using one every couple of days - maybe a little longer in between depending on how you do with it - then try for more often. I have sensitive areas on my cheeks and have done really well with these. It does have a slight stinging feel here and there but it honestly has not been uncomfortable for me. Though, that of course can be different for others.My skin is combination type and acne-prone. I also have large pores where my skin is the oiliest so it's very easy for me to get blackheads. These pads have worked great at keeping my skin clear and bright. They will definitely be a staple in my skin care now!

3.0 out of 5 stars Why isn’t the product sealed

K. · October 22, 2023

The media could not be loaded. Are people getting the product without any type of seal? Just curious because this is an expensive product. This could be moistened with witch hazel, IJS.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good but a little gritty

A.W. · June 13, 2022

I like these pads for exfoliation but they have a strong alcohol scent and they’re a little gritty. They’re definitely very effective but might not be good if you have sensitive skin.

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal, results in glass-like appearance

E. · July 2, 2022

After using these pads for the first time following a clean shave this morning, and applying a random serum and facial cream of the dozens I've tried the past couple years, my face initially glowed and then looked like glass for the first time. And this appearance lasted a few hours. My face stung for a few seconds following usage, but this largely went away after applying the serum, and completely went away after applying the facial cream. The instructions generally suggest waiting 10 to 15 minutes before removing with water, although in cases of sensitive or dry skin this suggestion is reduced to 3 to 5 minutes. I personally waited about 8 minutes, mainly because of impatience. The packaging directs using this product with two days between each use, with increased frequency once skin is acclimated, but this would be far too much for me. I'll likely use only once every two to four weeks, because acclimation is not something I would want with such an expensive product. As such, thirty pads should last me a year or two. Some might be interested in knowing that while key ingredients are listed in the product description here, the full ingredient list is on the Jan Marini website as well as the bottom of the box: "PEG-8, Glycolic Acid, Water/Aqua/Eau, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol."

5.0 out of 5 stars Works for my sensitive skin

K. · August 31, 2022

This is the most expensive cleaning pads I have ever used and I am happy with the outcome. Make sure you read the instructions specially if you have sensitive skin coz this thing works fast, depends on how sensitive your skin you can feel a difference in as little as 5 minutes (at least for my first 3x use)The pads are a little abrasive so make sure you apply lightly in the beginning and adjust from that so you don’t irritate your skin specially if you have some breakouts.It doesn’t cause any redness even the next day though I avoid being under the sun just to be sure.I have noticed that my breakouts are less and the black spots from my pimples are not as dark before.I decided to cut my pads in half to keep them longer and since the pads is a bit abrasive and I don’t really need much on my sensitive skin this works perfectly for me.The dark spots took at least 3 weeks for me to really see a big difference.If you have the money, definitely worth the buy!