I received the Hedera Helix Jumbo Pads through @0.8l_usa at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review. This is the 3rd product I’ve tried from this brand and the 2nd one with Hedera Helix (Ivy) extract as a key ingredient. These skin calming resurfacing toner pads are deeply soothing, removes dead skin cells and helps refresh and clear sensitive or irritated skin.
Claims:
▪️Gently melts excessive sebum and impurities
▪️Enriched with patented Hedera Helix Extract to soothe stressed skin
▪️Contains 3 types of Vitamins to help strengthen the skin barrier for a revitalized, healthy-looking complexion
Key Ingredients:
▪️Glycerin
▪️Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract
▪️Gluconolactone (PHA)
▪️Panthenol (Vit B)
▪️Beta-glucan
▪️Tocopherol (Vit E)
▪️3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Vit C)
Packaging and texture:
▪️130ml plastic tub with screw top lid, came sealed
▪️Contains 60 dual-sided pads – one side is embossed, and other side is smooth, and are saturated with essence, has a light herbal scent
My Experience: Ivy extract is said to relieve irritation from various skin conditions while also hydrating the skin. PHA is gentler than AHAs/BHAs and helps to clarify pores while gently exfoliating the skin without irritation. The embossed side is for removing dead skin cells, while the smooth side is intended to moisturize and hydrate the skin, for improved skin texture.
I used these pads for a couple of weeks in the PM after cleansing. I used the embossed part to massage the area around my nose and cheeks and work outwards, to lightly exfoliate. Then I flip the pad to the soft side, and gently rub over my face, then rinse with water and continue with toner, serum, and the Hedera Helix relaxing cream etc. to complete my routine.
My skin feels refreshed, looks soft and hydrated after use. I have some issues with mild redness, and this really helped to soothe my skin and I’ve noticed my pores appear a little smaller too. I’m not sure why they call it a jumbo pad, as they appear to be the same size (or smaller) than other exfoliating pads I’ve used before. I do like that the pad has enough product to saturate the pad and doesn’t dry out before you finish applying both sides to your face. It has a nice slightly herbal scent, and I experienced no irritation whatsoever with these pads. I haven’t used them long enough to know if I would repurchase, but so far I find them to be a quick and easy step in my routine.
