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
Dr.Althea
2% Salicylic Acid Clear Pad
face toner pads
Dr.Althea
face toner pads
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Take the skin testThese 2% Salicylic acid exfoliating toner pads from Dr. Althea are designed to gently remove dead skin cells, clear clogged pores, and control excess oil for a smoother, clearer-looking complexion. Formulated with Salicylic Acid (BHA), Lactic Acid (AHA), and Gluconolactone (PHA), they provide multi-level exfoliation to help reduce the appearance of blackheads, congestion, and uneven skin texture. Each pad is infused with Tea Tree, Calendula, and Bisabolol to help soothe blemish-prone skin, while Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, and Sodium Hyaluronate deliver lightweight hydration. The convenient pre-soaked pads leave skin feeling refreshed, balanced, and visibly refined after every use.
2% Salicylic Acid Clear Pad is a lightweight toner pads from Dr.Althea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 22 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Propanediol Stearate and Menthoxypropanediol, 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 Stearate, Menthoxypropanediol and Ethylhexylglycerin.
Cell renewal: Moderate. Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover, and here that comes from Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone and Lactic Acid.
Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Salicylic Acid.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, 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 barrier support, antioxidant protection 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 essential-oil-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 fragrance, 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
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin
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
2nd 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)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Salicylic acid
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
13th 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)
16th 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
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid
18th 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
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is an extract obrained from the flowers of the Calendula, Calendula officinalis L., Compositae
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.
Parfum
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
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 22 ingredients on the label.
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how the product smells or looks
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
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.
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)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Salicylic acid
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
5th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, esters with 5-oxo-L-proline and isooctadecanoic acid (25 mol EO average molar ratio)
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3-[[5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl]oxy]propane-1,2-diol
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
13th 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.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
16th 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
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid
18th 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
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is an extract obrained from the flowers of the Calendula, Calendula officinalis L., Compositae
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Witch hazel, Hamamelis virginiana L., Hamamelidaceae
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is an extract of the leaves, flowers and stems of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae
Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.
Anua
Shares 8 key ingredients with 2% Salicylic Acid Clear Pad: Water, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
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Shares 8 key ingredients with 2% Salicylic Acid Clear Pad: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
Medicube
Shares 8 key ingredients with 2% Salicylic Acid Clear Pad: Water, Glycereth-26, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol
Mary&May
Shares 8 key ingredients with 2% Salicylic Acid Clear Pad: Water, Gluconolactone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
SUNGBOON EDITOR
Shares 8 key ingredients with 2% Salicylic Acid Clear Pad: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin
Medicube
Shares 8 key ingredients with 2% Salicylic Acid Clear Pad: Glycereth-26, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid
WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SALICYLIC ACID, TROMETHAMINE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, GLYCERETH-26, PROPANEDIOL STEARATE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, GLYCERETH-25 PCA ISOSTEARATE, GLUCONOLACTONE, MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL, LACTIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, PARFUM, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF EXTRACT, BISABOLOL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT.
SALICYLIC ACID, GLUCONOLACTONE, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID.
Use after cleansing, both morning and evening. Apply an appropriate amount onto a cotton pad or directly into the palms of your hands. Gently sweep or pat across the face, avoiding the eye area. Allow the product to fully absorb before applying serums or moisturizers. If used during the daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, 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.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Propanediol Stearate, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Salicylic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
No — it contains Parfum.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 22 ingredients, of which 6 are recorded as actives.
Dr.Althea.
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