First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads for combination skin
Glycolic Acid
Lactic Acid
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Sodium Hyaluronate
Licorice Root ExtractHigh
- SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
- SuperiorEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for combination skin; a few toners fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. 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
- Excellent suitability for your combination skin and oily shine concerns is provided by lactic acid and glycolic acid, which offer effective exfoliation and humectant action.
- Aloe barbadensis leaf juice and glycerin further enhance hydration, ensuring your skin remains smooth and comfortable.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components like white tea extract.
How to apply
- Use your exfoliating toner during your PM routine. Start once a week and slowly build up if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply your exfoliating toner right after cleansing and before your favorite moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliating toner into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the exfoliating toner on clean and completely dry skin to get the best results for your combination skin.
- Always avoid the sensitive eye area and wear daily SPF to protect your skin.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise these pads as a gentle daily exfoliator suitable for sensitive skin, noting significant improvements in skin brightness and texture without the irritation often caused by stronger acids. While most report a "healthy glow" and smoother canvas for makeup, a minority of users with very dry or reactive skin experienced breakouts or dryness.
Highlights
Brightens complexion Often Mentioned
- “gives a healthy glow”
- “skin looks less dull”
- “helped fade dark spots”
- “noticeable radiance after a week”
Gentle exfoliation Often Mentioned
- “gentle enough for daily use”
- “didn't irritate my sensitive skin”
- “effective without stinging”
- “great for first-time acid users”
Non-stripping Sometimes Noted
- “doesn't leave face tight”
- “feels hydrating unlike other pads”
- “skin feels soft, not stripped”
- “moisturizing finish”
Smoothes texture Sometimes Noted
- “bumps on forehead disappeared”
- “makeup applies much smoother”
- “refined my pores”
- “got rid of flaky patches”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “too expensive for the amount”
- “wish they were cheaper”
- “cut them in half to save money”
- “pricey for a daily product”
Caused breakouts/irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused tiny red bumps”
- “broke me out in cystic acne”
- “too harsh for my dry skin”
Pads drying out Rarely Noted
- “pads at bottom were dry”
- “lid cracked, drying them out”
- “serum evaporated quickly”
- “last few pads were useless”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “smells a bit medicinal”
- “weird chemical odor”
- “scent takes getting used to”
- “smells like cucumber and medicine”
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Questions and answers
What makes Facial Radiance Pads a great fit for combination skin?
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads are a great fit for combination skin because lactic acid and glycolic acid provide effective exfoliation and hydration to manage oily shine. Aloe barbadensis leaf juice and glycerin further enhance moisture to keep your skin smooth and comfortable. Soothing components like white tea extract also help maintain a safe and irritation-free experience.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for combination skin?
Lactic acid and glycolic acid make this toner a great fit because they provide effective exfoliation and hydration for combination skin and oily shine concerns. Aloe barbadensis leaf juice and glycerin further help keep your skin smooth and comfortable.
What does Glycolic Acid do for combination skin?
Glycolic acid helps smooth and brighten combination skin by gently loosening dead surface cells to speed up skin renewal. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation when used properly, but it needs a reliable sunscreen during the day since it makes skin more sensitive to the sun.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1995Archives of Dermatological Research, 1997
What does Lactic Acid do for combination skin?
Lactic acid helps balance combination skin by gently removing dead surface cells and managing oil while keeping moisture locked in. It is unlikely to cause irritation when used properly, and instead supports a smooth, clear, and well-hydrated complexion across both oily and dry areas. This type of skin needs ingredients that gently clear pores without stripping natural moisture, such as balanced hydrators and mild exfoliants.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2026Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2024
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This toner goes in your evening routine as a treatment step after cleansing. Lovi routines start exfoliating products like this once a week, and you can carefully use them more often if your skin tolerates them well.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
It is best to use this exfoliating toner on nights when you do not apply retinol, or to use them on alternate nights to prevent excess peeling and dryness. Layering them together is likely too strong for your skin and may cause irritation, so keeping them on separate days helps keep your skin calm and comfortable.
How often should I use this toner?
Start using this exfoliating toner once a week, and if your skin feels comfortable and you see good results, you can carefully use it more often. Lactic acid and glycolic acid help clear away dead skin cells and keep your combination skin smooth.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads are unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as lactic acid and glycolic acid clear away dead skin cells while soothing ingredients like aloe and white tea keep skin calm.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Repeated 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, 2017Application 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, 2020A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.
Advanced Science, 2025Topical application of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Sophora japonica flavonoid-rich fractions individually and in combination significantly increased the wound healing rate and reduced oxidative stress compared to wound and Nolaver-treated groups.
Molecules, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract White Tea Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Lemon Peel Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract Mandarin Orange Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Edta, Tetrasodium Edta
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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