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Anua Niacinamide 5 + TXA Brightening Toner Pads

Pre-soaked pads that brighten dull skin and soften the look of dark marks with regular use.

By Naeri · Based on customer reviews · Updated August 2026

Anua Niacinamide 5 + TXA Brightening Toner Pads
★★★★½ 4.5 / 5

Anua Niacinamide Pads

60 pads · Best for dull skin, dark marks and uneven tone

Product code: NR-1008

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The 10-second verdict: Pre-soaked pads that brighten dull skin and fade the look of dark marks over time, and gently exfoliate as you swipe. Easy, no extra bottle needed. Results build over weeks, so pair them with daily sunscreen.

What it is

Round cotton pads soaked in a brightening essence, with two brightening ingredients plus peptides for hydration and a mild exfoliant to smooth texture. One side is smooth for wiping and the textured side gives light exfoliation. They target dullness, uneven tone and post-acne marks, and there are 60 pads in the tub for daily or few-times-a-week use.

What reviewers say

Reviewers like how fresh and simple they are, and many report brighter, smoother, more even skin with regular use, plus softer-looking dark marks over a couple of months. The soft, flexible pads are a favourite for a quick swipe. The honest notes: some find the pads not soaked enough and squeeze extra essence onto the skin, the results are gradual rather than instant, and very sensitive skin should go easy on the textured, exfoliating side at first.

What reviewers love

  • Brightens and evens out tone with regular use
  • Softens the look of dark marks and post-acne spots
  • Textured side doubles as gentle exfoliation
  • Fast and convenient, no extra product needed

Watch-outs

  • Pads can feel less soaked than expected
  • Brightening is gradual, not overnight
  • Ease off the textured side if your skin is sensitive

Who it's for

Dull / unevenBrightening ingredients target radiance and tone
Dark marks / post-acneHelps soften the look of spots over time
Combination / oilyFresh, light essence that never feels heavy
SensitiveGentle enough, but start with the smooth side

Key ingredients

How to use it

After cleansing, swipe a pad over the face with the smooth side, or use the textured side a few times a week for light exfoliation. Follow with serum and moisturiser, and always wear sunscreen in the morning.

FAQ

Can I use them every day?

Most people use the smooth side daily. Use the textured, exfoliating side less often, especially if your skin is sensitive.

Will they fade dark spots?

They help brighten and even tone and soften the look of marks over weeks, but daily sunscreen is essential for real progress.

Are the pads very wet?

They are lightly soaked rather than dripping, and some people press extra essence from the pad onto the skin.

The bottom line

A handy brightening and gently exfoliating step that suits most skin types and targets dullness and dark marks. Give it a few weeks, go easy on the textured side, and keep sunscreen in the routine.

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