No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads — Reddit Reviews
by numbuzin
Updated September 29, 2026
Niacinamide toner pads for brightening and dullness; a brightening-line staple.
What the community says
Community chatter points to these as brightening toner pads people use for dullness and a bit of surface polish. The pad format has a jelly side and an exfoliating side, so it’s more swipe-and-go than a leave-on serum. Expect some alcohol and a fairly active formula.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Alcohol is in the formula
- Exfoliating side can feel a bit scrubby
- Community feedback is still pretty thin
Product details
Key Ingredients
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 — 5 mentions across 4 threads
numbuzin No.5 Vitamin-Niacinamide Concentrated Toner Pads on Reddit, in one place — 4 threads from r/koreanskincare and r/acne, summarized.
“Numbuzin no 5 toner pads”
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“Anua Peach 77 Niacin Essence Toner, Etude Soon Jung PH 5.5 Relief toner, Numbuzin no 5 toner”
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“Which is the best for brightening among these ?”
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“the Numbuzin no 5 line is known for their brightening effects”
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“That being said, the Numbuzin no 5 line is known for their brightening effects”
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“Obligatory have you tried this post: Numbuzin No 5 toner pads”
Mentioned
“I’ve heard that numbuzin is decent, and I was looking for more vitamin C”
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“I love these toner pads.”
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“Also using numbuzing no 5 toner pads twice a week”
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“I have recently changed my skin care routine and surprisingly my skin looks much better”
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“Current rountine:”
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