First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads for oily skin
Glycolic Acid
Lactic Acid
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Sodium Hyaluronate
Licorice Root ExtractHigh
- SuperiorOily Skin Fit
- SuperiorEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for oily skin; a few toners fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 excellent exfoliation for your oily skin, as lactic acid and glycolic acid work to renew and smooth your complexion, while white tea leaf extract and licorice root extract provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
- The inclusion of aloe barbadensis leaf juice and camellia sinensis leaf extract further supports skin renewal and soothes your oily skin.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliating toner once a week at first, then increase frequency only if your skin feels fine.
- Apply the exfoliating toner after cleansing and before your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press a few drops of the exfoliating toner into your skin and let it dry.
- Apply the exfoliating toner on clean and dry skin for the best results.
- Avoid the eye area and always use sunscreen during the day.
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 First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads a great fit for oily skin?
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads are a great fit because glycolic acid and lactic acid renew and smooth your oily skin while keeping it calm. Soothing ingredients like aloe and licorice root extract help prevent irritation and protect against stress.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for oily skin?
Glycolic acid and lactic acid renew and smooth oily skin, while licorice root extract and white tea leaf extract help calm it. Aloe vera juice and other soothing plant extracts support this renewal safely without irritation.
What does Glycolic Acid do for oily skin?
Glycolic acid helps clear away dead skin and excess oil for a smooth, clean feel. It gently removes buildup from the surface, which keeps pores clear and skin looking fresh.
Molecules, 2023Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2011
What does Lactic Acid do for oily skin?
Lactic acid helps manage oily skin by significantly reducing oil production and pore size while improving moisture levels. It supports a clearer and smoother look through gentle surface renewal.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This exfoliating toner fits into an evening routine, starting at once a week and slowly increasing if your skin tolerates it well. It helps renew and smooth oily skin while providing soothing and antioxidant benefits without causing irritation.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
Yes, you can use this exfoliant with retinol, but to keep your skin calm it is best to use them on different nights or separate them into your morning and evening routines. This approach helps prevent excessive irritation while still letting you enjoy smoother skin.
How often should I use it?
Start using these exfoliating pads once a week, and if your skin tolerates them well and shows good results, you may carefully use them more often. This gradual approach helps renew and smooth your oily skin while avoiding irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads are unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on oily skin because they contain gentle acids and soothing ingredients that keep your complexion smooth. The product has a high safety profile, and reviewers rarely report any irritation or breakouts.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Licochalcone 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, 2015A combination of dermapen and glycolic acid peel significantly decreased acne scar grades and resulted in higher patient satisfaction compared to either monotherapy in 30 patients.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019Repeated 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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