Missha Skin Peeling Pad for dry skin
Lactic Acid
Glycolic Acid
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Willow Bark Extract
Pineapple Fruit Extract
Average
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other toners fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate exfoliation for your dry skin due to the presence of lactic acid and glycolic acid, which gently chemically exfoliate to smooth texture.
- Glycerin provides humectant action, but the formula lacks sufficient emollient and occlusive ingredients to fully address your dryness.
- The product is safe for your dry skin, as it contains no harsh ingredients and includes soothing components like Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract.
How to apply
- Use your exfoliating toner as part of your PM routine once a week to start. If your skin is happy, you can slowly use it more often.
- Apply this exfoliating toner right after your cleanser and before your moisturizer. This keeps your skin care steps in the right order.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliating toner into your skin with your hands. Let it soak in for a minute before the next step.
- Put the exfoliating toner on clean and dry skin to help it work best. Avoid rubbing so your face stays calm and happy.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the sensitive eye area.
People Say
★3.9Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users find these pads convenient for smoothing rough skin texture through exfoliation. While many appreciate the immediate softening effect and the chemical exfoliants for pore care, a significant number of users with sensitive skin report that the pad material is too abrasive, causing redness and irritation.
Highlights
Skin smoothing Often Mentioned
- “skin feels incredibly smooth”
- “removed dead skin cells”
- “face feels soft”
Rough pad material Often Mentioned
- “pad felt too rough”
- “scratched my face”
- “material is irritating”
Chemical exfoliation Sometimes Noted
- “dissolves sebum”
- “good pore care”
- “contains AHA and BHA”
Convenient format Sometimes Noted
- “easy to use”
- “good for quick touch-ups”
- “simple everyday solution”
Good for non-sensitive Sometimes Noted
- “better than Cosrx”
- “works well for my oily skin”
- “great weekly treatment”
Skin irritation Sometimes Noted
- “caused a rash”
- “burning sensation”
- “face turned red”
Drying effect Rarely Noted
- “skin felt stiff”
- “drying after use”
- “needs moisturizer immediately”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “scent is too strong”
- “smells like perfume”
- “fragrance irritated nose”
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Questions and answers
How well does the Missha Skin Peeling Pad work for dry skin?
This product works moderately well for dry skin, as its exfoliating acids smooth texture while glycerin adds moisture, but the formula lacks enough softening and sealing ingredients to fully care for dry skin. To truly suit dry skin, a product of this type needs rich moisturizing and barrier-supporting ingredients like sodium hyaluronate, aloe, and ceramides to lock in hydration and prevent moisture loss.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for dry skin?
Lactic acid and glycolic acid smooth texture with gentle exfoliation, while glycerin adds moisture and pyrus malus fruit extract helps soothe dry skin. However, an exfoliant for dry skin also needs nourishing ingredients like aloe, sodium hyaluronate, or ceramides to fully lock in hydration.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
What does Lactic Acid do for dry skin?
Lactic acid helps relieve dry skin by drawing in moisture and strengthening the skin's barrier so it stays soft and smooth. This ingredient gently sheds dead cells and supports natural moisturizing factors, making it very useful for improving rough or flaky areas.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2025Skin Research and Technology, 2013
What does Glycolic Acid do for dry skin?
Glycolic acid helps smooth and soften dry skin by speeding up the shedding of older surface cells. Because it can also cause the skin to lose more moisture, dry skin needs extra hydrating ingredients like glycerin or hyaluronic acid alongside it to keep the skin comfortable.
Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This exfoliating toner goes in your evening routine once a week to gently smooth texture, though dry skin also needs rich softening and sealing ingredients to fully lock in moisture.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
Using this exfoliant with retinol may easily dry out or irritate your skin, so you should use them on different nights instead of applying them together. This type of product needs extra rich, softening creams and barrier-protecting ingredients to keep dry skin comfortable.
How often should I use this exfoliant?
Start using this exfoliating toner once a week, and if your skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you may carefully use it more often. This gentle approach helps smooth your dry texture while avoiding irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry skin, but the acids may cause some irritation if your skin is sensitive. A product for dry skin needs extra rich smoothing and sealing ingredients to lock in moisture while it exfoliates.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2019Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol).
What the research says
Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Topical formulations containing 1.25% Malus sp. extract or 0.75% rutin protected against UVB-induced sunburn cells, caspase-3 activation, cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers, lipid peroxidation, and metalloproteinase formation in ex vivo skin explants and 3D tissue-engineered skin.
Rejuvenation Research, 2020A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Bioactive lipid nanocarriers co-loaded with willow bark or ivy leaf extracts and UV-filters provided pronounced UVA photoprotection up to an SPF-equivalent value of 13 and a maximum in vivo skin hydration effect of 97% when prepared with pomegranate oil.
Nanomaterials, 2022A topical serum containing 0.5% salicin applied twice daily reduced visible signs of skin aging, including wrinkles and tactile roughness, in 30 female subjects over 12 weeks compared to baseline.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010Oral bromelain slightly reduced pain compared to controls (mean difference -0.27) and topical bromelain reduced time to complete debridement by 6.89 days, with no major health risks reported.
Nutrition and Health, 2023An upcycled pineapple leaf fibre crosspolymer forms a physical barrier that protects against environmental aggressors while providing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antipollution, UV protection, hydration, and hair benefits.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026A coaxial electrospun core-shell nanofiber scaffold delivering bromelain and salvianolic acid B demonstrated sustained drug release, in vitro endothelial cell migration, increased capillary formation in an in ovo assay, and in vivo efficacy for skin regeneration and wound healing.
Biomedical Materials, 2017
Why other toners fit dry skin better
Topical application of a 6% green tea extract formulation increased skin moisture, enhanced skin elasticity, and improved skin microrelief by reducing roughness in 24 volunteers compared to vehicle and control over 30 days.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2013Gluconolactone treatment significantly increased facial skin hydration in 16 healthy women, with no significant differences between 10% and 30% solutions.
Skin Research and Technology, 2021
Ingredients
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Cellulose, Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Quaternium-60, Carbomer, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Pineapple Fruit Extract, Grapefruit Fruit Extract, Lemon Fruit Extract, Extract Milk, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium Edta, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Lemon Peel Oil
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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