Brighten, Exfoliate and Refine with SkinMedica Even & Correct Brightening Treatment Pads
SkinMedica Even & Correct Brightening Treatment Pads are alcohol-free, pre-soaked facial treatment pads designed to exfoliate dull surface buildup while improving the appearance of uneven tone, dark spots, and discoloration. The formula combines 10% glycolic acid with SkinMedica's 2% LTN Complex, along with niacinamide and targeted botanical ingredients, for a multi-action approach to brighter, smoother-looking skin.
These convenient leave-on pads fit easily between cleansing and treatment serums, making chemical exfoliation simple to incorporate into a consistent skincare routine. They are especially well suited for those focused on visible dullness, uneven skin tone, rough surface texture, and stubborn areas of discoloration.
Why You'll Like It
- Exfoliates dull surface buildup with 10% glycolic acid
- Helps brighten uneven, lackluster-looking skin
- Targets the visible appearance of dark spots and discoloration
- Supports smoother, more refined-looking skin texture
- Features SkinMedica's 2% LTN Complex for targeted brightening support
- Alcohol-free, pre-soaked pads make application quick and convenient
Who Is It For
- Those concerned with visible dark spots or discoloration
- Skin that appears dull, rough or uneven in tone
- Those looking to add a leave-on AHA exfoliant to their routine
- Experienced active-skincare users seeking regular resurfacing
- Those whose skin tolerates glycolic acid exfoliation
SkinMedica Even & Correct Brightening Treatment Pads combine targeted brightening ingredients with effective surface exfoliation for a polished, clearer, and more luminous-looking complexion.
Benefits
- Helps visibly brighten dull, uneven-looking skin
- Exfoliates dead surface cell buildup with 10% glycolic acid
- Helps reduce the visible appearance of dark spots and discoloration
- Promotes a more even-looking complexion
- Refines the appearance of rough, uneven skin texture
- Supports skin renewal through consistent AHA exfoliation
- Provides a convenient alcohol-free treatment format for regular use
- Helps prep skin for products applied afterward
With consistent, well-tolerated use, these brightening pads help create a smoother surface and a fresher, more even-looking complexion.
This product is part of the SkinMedica skincare collection, a science-driven professional skincare line known for advanced formulations designed to improve visible tone, texture, hydration, and signs of skin aging.
How to Use
- After cleansing, gently wipe one pad over the face, avoiding the eye area. Use daily or as needed according to skin tolerance, then follow with your preferred treatment serum and moisturizer.
- The pads may be used during a morning or evening routine. If your skin is new to leave-on acids, begin less frequently and increase use gradually as tolerated.
- Because this product contains an alpha hydroxy acid, use broad-spectrum sunscreen and limit unnecessary sun exposure while using it and for one week after discontinuing use.
Sunburn alert: this product contains an alpha hydroxy acid, AHA, that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.
Brighter skin, better absorption, no mess: this is the easiest upgrade in the routine.
Ingredients
Key Ingredients:
-
10% Glycolic Acid: An alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates dull surface buildup and supports skin renewal for smoother, brighter-looking skin.
-
2% LTN Complex: SkinMedica's targeted brightening complex featuring ingredients including lotus sprout extract and tranexamic acid to help address visible discoloration and dark spots.
-
Tranexamic Acid: A targeted brightening ingredient used to help improve the appearance of persistent discoloration and uneven-looking pigmentation.
-
Niacinamide: A multifunctional form of vitamin B3 that complements the formula's brightening strategy while supporting a more balanced, even-looking complexion.
-
Witch Hazel: A botanical astringent included in the alcohol-free formula to help refresh and refine the feel of the skin.
-
Lotus Sprout and Oat Bran Extracts: Botanical ingredients that complement the formula's targeted skin-conditioning and brightening approach.
Full Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Betaine, Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide, Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Gluconate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Ingredients may change. Please check the packaging for the most current list.
By combining a concentrated AHA exfoliant with complementary brightening ingredients, SkinMedica Even & Correct Brightening Treatment Pads take a multi-step formulation approach to visible tone and texture concerns.
FAQ
What do SkinMedica Even & Correct Brightening Treatment Pads do?
These leave-on treatment pads exfoliate dull surface buildup while helping improve the appearance of dark spots, uneven tone and rough texture. The formula combines 10% glycolic acid with SkinMedica's 2% LTN Complex and additional brightening ingredients for a smoother, more luminous-looking complexion.
Can I use them every day?
Yes, they can be used daily or as tolerated, day and night, as part of a daily regimen. If your skin is new to acids, start a few times a week and build up. Listening to your skin is more productive than pushing through irritation.
Do I need to use sunscreen with them?
Yes, and it is important. This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and the possibility of sunburn. Use sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using it and for a week afterwards.
Where do they fit in my routine?
Wipe them over the face after cleansing and before applying treatment products, avoiding the eye area, and let skin dry before layering. Used this way, they also help prep skin so the products that follow absorb more effectively. That sequencing is part of what makes them worthwhile.
Are they suitable for sensitive skin?
According to SkinMedica, these pads are great on all skin types and ethnicities. The formula is alcohol-free and uses witch hazel water as a gentler astringent, along with oat bran extract and dipotassium glycyrrhizate for comfort. Even so, 10% glycolic acid is an active exfoliant, so sensitive skin should begin with a few applications per week. Discontinue use if persistent irritation occurs.
Can they be layered with other treatments?
Yes, they are designed to come before your treatment products. If you also use a retinol or a dedicated brightening serum, introduce one product at a time so you can judge tolerance. Your skincare professional can help you build the sequence.
Do they contain hydroquinone or retinol?
No. They are hydroquinone-free and retinol-free, which makes them easy to keep in a routine long term. The brightening effect comes from the 2% LTN Complex and glycolic acid instead.
Can I use these brightening pads with retinol or other exfoliating acids?
They can be incorporated into a routine that contains other active treatments, but combining several exfoliating or retinoid products in the same application may increase dryness or irritation. Alternating active treatments or gradually introducing them is generally a more skin-conscious approach.
Can SkinMedica Even & Correct Brightening Treatment Pads help with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation?
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is a form of visible discoloration, and this formula contains glycolic acid, tranexamic acid and niacinamide, ingredients commonly used in brightening routines.
Can I use SkinMedica Even & Correct Brightening Treatment Pads with the rest of the Even & Correct line?
Yes. The Even & Correct products are designed to play complementary roles in a discoloration-focused routine. Use SkinMedica Even & Correct Brightening Treatment Pads for exfoliation and surface renewal, layer SkinMedica Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment for all-over brightening and uneven tone, and use SkinMedica Even & Correct Dark Spot Cream as a targeted treatment for more persistent areas of discoloration. When combining multiple active products, introduce them gradually and adjust frequency if dryness or irritation occurs.
SkinMedica Even & Correct Brightening Treatment Pads offer a convenient way to combine regular exfoliation with targeted brightening support for skin that looks clearer, smoother and more radiant.
