Quick answer

Use LHA + AHA Watermelon Toner Pads after cleansing and before any serums or moisturizers. Swipe one pad over dry skin, then follow with a hydrating serum and moisturizer. Use them two to three nights per week to start, and avoid combining with other exfoliating acids on the same night.

Why order matters with exfoliating toner pads

LHA + AHA Watermelon Toner Pads are pre-soaked with exfoliating acids. If you apply them after a serum or oil, the acids have to penetrate through product buildup, which reduces their effectiveness and can cause uneven exfoliation. Applying them first on clean, dry skin lets the LHA and AHA work directly on dead surface cells. Wait about one minute for the skin to dry slightly before moving on to the next step.

Step-by-step layering routine

Follow this order on nights you use the pads. Keep the rest of your routine simple: gentle cleanser, the pads, a hydrating serum, and a moisturizer. Skip other exfoliants, retinol, or vitamin C on the same night to avoid overloading your skin.

  • 1. Cleanse with a gentle, non-exfoliating face wash. Pat skin dry. Mistake to avoid: using a cleanser with salicylic acid or scrubs right before the pads.
  • 2. Swipe one LHA + AHA Watermelon Toner Pad gently across your face, avoiding the eye area. Use the textured side for mild physical exfoliation if your skin tolerates it. Mistake to avoid: pressing hard or rubbing aggressively.
  • 3. Wait 60 seconds for the skin to absorb the acids. Mistake to avoid: layering serum immediately while the skin is still wet.
  • 4. Apply a hydrating, non-active serum (like hyaluronic acid or niacinamide). Mistake to avoid: using another acid serum or retinol at this step.
  • 5. Follow with a moisturizer to seal in hydration. Mistake to avoid: skipping moisturizer, which can lead to dryness and irritation.
  • 6. Use the pads two to three nights per week initially. Mistake to avoid: using them every night right away.

How to adjust for sensitive skin

If your skin is sensitive, start with once a week and build up. You can also rinse the pad briefly under lukewarm water to dilute the acids before swiping. Pay attention to stinging or redness; if either occurs, reduce frequency or stop use. Always follow with a soothing moisturizer. For daytime, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen, as AHAs can increase sun sensitivity.

What about the Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment?

The Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment is an overnight mask that also contains AHAs. Do not layer it with the toner pads on the same night unless your skin is very resilient and you have built up tolerance. Instead, alternate: use the toner pads one night and the night treatment another night. If you want to use both, apply the toner pads first, wait 10 minutes, then apply a thin layer of the night treatment as your final step. Start with this combination only once a week.

Layering steps at a glance

  1. Cleanse and dry: Use a gentle cleanser and pat skin dry. Avoid cleansers with exfoliating acids. Checkpoint: skin should feel clean but not tight.
  2. Swipe the toner pad: Gently swipe one LHA + AHA Watermelon Toner Pad across your face, avoiding eyes. Mistake: rubbing too hard or using a dirty pad.
  3. Wait 60 seconds: Let the acids absorb before applying the next product. Checkpoint: skin should feel slightly dry, not sticky.
  4. Apply hydrating serum: Use a non-active serum like hyaluronic acid or niacinamide. Mistake: using another acid or retinol serum.
  5. Moisturize: Seal in hydration with a moisturizer suitable for your skin type. Checkpoint: no tightness or flaking the next morning.
  6. Frequency: Start with 2–3 nights per week and adjust based on tolerance. Mistake: using nightly from the start.

Product facts

  • LHA + AHA Korean Watermelon Toner Pads: LHA + AHA Korean Watermelon Toner Pads are pre-soaked pads formulated with LHA and AHA to gently exfoliate and unclog pores, and infused with Korean watermelon extract to soothe and hydrate. The pre-soaked format makes it easy to control the amount of acid applied, and the watermelon extract helps offset potential dryness.
  • Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment: Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment is an overnight mask formulated with AHA to gently exfoliate and improve skin texture, and infused with watermelon extract to deliver hydration. Because it also contains AHAs, it should not be layered with the toner pads on the same night for most skin types; alternate instead.
  • Mini Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment: Mini Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment is a smaller size of the overnight mask, ideal for trying the product or for travel. A good option if you want to test how your skin responds before committing to the full size.