Two toner pads with different formulas
Celimax Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad centers on niacinamide and tranexamic acid. Ji Woo Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad takes an exfoliating approach, combining BHA, PHA and LHA with Centella asiatica ingredients.
| Pore+Dark Spot Brightening Pad | Ji Woo Gae Cica BHA Blemish Toner Pad | |
|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Dark spots and uneven-looking tone | Exfoliation, excess oil and rough texture |
| Key ingredients | Niacinamide, tranexamic acid, arbutin | BHA, PHA, LHA, Centella asiatica |
| Pad count | 40 or 80 | 10 or 60 |
| Size | 100 ml or 175 ml | 30 ml or 170 ml |
Pore+Dark Spot: niacinamide and tranexamic acid
The orange-label Brightening Pad belongs to Celimax’s Pore+Dark Spot collection. Its formula includes niacinamide, tranexamic acid and arbutin, alongside glycerin and several forms of hyaluronic acid.
There are two jar sizes: 40 pads in 100 ml and 80 pads in 175 ml. Both sizes are listed under the same product on Celimax’s US site.
Cica BHA: an exfoliating pad
Cica BHA comes in a pale green jar with 60 embossed pads in 170 ml. A smaller 10-pad pack in 30 ml is also available at Cosmain. Celimax combines three exfoliant types—BHA, PHA and LHA—with its Cica Biome complex. The ingredients include Centella asiatica extract, madecassoside and panthenol.
After cleansing, gently wipe a pad over the face, avoiding the eye area. Pat in the remaining essence, then follow with serum and moisturizer.
Celimax states that the formula contains 0.45% BHA and may not suit people sensitive to BHA.
The Brightening Serum and Cream
The Pore+Dark Spot range also includes a 30 ml Brightening Serum and a 35 ml Brightening Cream. Both contain 5% niacinamide; the serum has 3% tranexamic acid and the cream has 5%. The serum goes before moisturizer, while the cream is the moisturizing step.
If you are exploring moisturizing products from Celimax too, compare the milky toner, serum and cream in Dual Barrier.