Madecassoside Blemish Pad — Reddit Reviews
by Mediheal
Updated September 30, 2026
Niacinamide and cica pads that calm redness; may tingle reactive skin.
What the community says
These are toner pads with niacinamide, centella, and madecassoside, used for quick calming or under-makeup prep. Redditors like them for redness and irritation, and studies back niacinamide for acne; the catch is possible irritation, tiny bumps, and a scrubby pad feel.
What this means for you
What people love
- Niacinamide plus cica for breakout-prone, angry skin
- Works under makeup in the morning
- Can be swiped on as a toner or used as mini masks
Watch out for
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says
Acne
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found niacinamide helped acne
- Some studies found 4% niacinamide cleared acne about as well as clindamycin
- One study found 4% niacinamide improved red, sore spots, but IPL worked better
- Some research found no clear difference, and a large review said the effects were uncertain
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 5 studies tested it on its own. See all 24 studies
What the studies found
- All of these studies found niacinamide helped fade dark spots or patches
- In clinical trials, 5% niacinamide faded dark spots more than a placebo
- It also helped when used with salicylic acid peels, more than peels alone
- Used on its own, it helped, but one study found a niacinamide mix worked better
- One study found the fading effect reversed after stopping niacinamide
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 15 mentions across 13 threads
Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pad on Reddit, in one place — 13 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/AsianBeauty and 3 more, summarized.
“I use the madecassoside pads (like the serum).”
Positive
“I feel like when I use it my skin calms down with redness and irritation.”
Positive
“I look a lot more pale (in a good way) with even skin tone.”
Positive
“Mediheal madecassoside blemish pad: (~3-4 months)”
Positive
“I really like using them when drying my hair, and they’re really soothing.”
Positive
“I did notice slight effects on some blemishes but I don’t think it was super significant.”
Positive
“the MediHeal madecassoside blemish pads. They calm my breakouts so much”
Positive
“I don’t actually leave them on nowadays though, I just do a swipe around my face as I would with normal toner.”
Positive
“They smell like Chinese herbs”
Positive
“* Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pad”
Positive
“i like the mediheal ones, i use them as mini masks on my cheeks”
Positive
“The ones pictured are...”
Positive
“Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pads.”
Cautionary
“If you want to use tret drop everything else ESPECIALLY THE REEDLE SHOT AND BLEMISH PADS.”
Cautionary
“reedle shot and blemish pads were introduced a couple weeks ago, but wont be using anymore as likely irritating skin further.”
Cautionary
“i use the Mediheal madecassoside blemish pads and the collagen pads for exfoliating(i alternate).”
Positive
“madecassoside is kinda linen-like and more abrasive.”
Positive
“i like to slap a pad on each cheek, then move one of them to my forehead while i use the other to wipe my face.”
Positive
