1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Celimax
Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad
face toner pads
Celimax
face toner pads
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Take the skin testElevate your daily skincare routine with celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pads, a Korean beauty essential crafted for visible results. Eight types of hyaluronic acid provide hydration, while fruit-derived AHA, BHA, and PHA gently exfoliate away dead skin cells. Niacinamide and tranexamic acid work alongside patented Melazero V2, made with loquat leaf extract, spearmint extract, and propanediol, to target the appearance of hyperpigmentation and uneven tone.
Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad is a watery-light toner pads from Celimax. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 32 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Propanediol and Glycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin and Ethylhexylglycerin.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Arbutin and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and Tocopherol.
On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
3-Methylbutane-1,2-diol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, trans-
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., Rosaceae
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Mentha Viridis Extract
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Toning" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 32 ingredients on the label.
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Dissolves and carries everything else
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Forms a film that slows water loss
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
3-Methylbutane-1,2-diol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Octane-1,2-diol
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, trans-
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Papaya, Carica papaya L., Caricaceae
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Prunus mume, Rosaceae
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., Rosaceae
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vitis Vinifera Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Grape, Vitis Vinifera L., Vitaceae
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Loquat, Eriobotrya japonica, Rosaceae
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mentha Viridis Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Garden Mint (spearmint), Mentha viridis L., Labiatae
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Hydroxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium Acetylhyaluronate
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acryloyl Dimethyl Taurate/Melamine/PEG-6 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a complex, crosslinked polymer that is made by reacting melamine with Glutaral followed by the reaction with 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid and PEG-6 methacrylate. The resulting polymer is then further reacted with more melamine.
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt
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WATER, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ISOPENTYLDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, PROPANEDIOL, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TRANEXAMIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, CARICA PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, PRUNUS MUME FRUIT EXTRACT, PYRUS MALUS FRUIT EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SODIUM PHYTATE, ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, MENTHA VIRIDIS EXTRACT, ARBUTIN, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, TOCOPHEROL, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYALURONIC ACID, ACRYLOYL DIMETHYL TAURATE/MELAMINE/PEG-6 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE.
NIACINAMIDE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE, HYALURONIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE.
Cleanse first: Start with a freshly cleansed face to prepare skin for the Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad. Swipe gently, wiping from the center of the face outward. Optional mask treatment: For intensive care, stretch and place the pad on targeted areas like cheeks or forehead for 3-5 minutes. Pat and proceed: Tap any remaining essence into the skin for absorption, then follow with your regular skincare products.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
It contains Arbutin, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Mentha Viridis Extract.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 32 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.
Celimax.
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