SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Dark Spot Pad

An essence-soaked pad that sits somewhere between skincare and ritual. Made for skin that collects uneven patches — dark spots, dullness, rough texture — and needs a daily answer that doesn't irritate. The first thing you notice: the pad has two distinct sides, each with its own purpose. The second thing you realise: the formula behind it is carefully measured, clinically tested, and backed by numbers.

Texture and actives — The essence saturating these pads combines several ingredients that target pigmentation directly. MadeWhite™ is a complex derived from Centella Asiatica — the same plant at the heart of SKIN1004's identity — reformulated here to even out skin tone. Niacinamide is dosed at 5%, the level at which it visibly works on brightness. The Vitamin C Complex brings together ascorbic acid and its stabilised derivative, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, paired with ferulic acid to reinforce their lasting effectiveness. Kojic acid and glutathione round out the work on stubborn existing spots. The formula also includes five forms of hyaluronic acid — including Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid — to keep skin hydrated during the gentle exfoliation delivered by the textured side of the pad. Tests conducted by the Korea Dermatology Research Institute in 2025 recorded a 41.3% reduction in dark spot intensity and a 52.6% improvement in overall skin tone evenness.

In your routine — The pad adapts to two different uses depending on your moment and your needs. As an all-over treatment, after cleansing, turn the textured side toward your skin and sweep it gently across your face — forehead, cheeks, chin — avoiding the eye area: it lightly exfoliates the surface and primes your skin to absorb what comes next. For targeted care, flip the pad to the gel side, press it against a specific area — a spot, a dull patch — and leave it for three to five minutes. Pat the remaining essence in with your fingertips until fully absorbed. The gesture is quick; the results build over time.

• MadeWhite™: a Centella Asiatica-derived complex formulated to work on skin tone evenness.
• 5% Niacinamide: a documented concentration for visible improvement in skin brightness with regular use.
• Dual-sided pad: gauze side for gentle all-over exfoliation, gel side for concentrated essence delivery on targeted areas.
• Five forms of hyaluronic acid in the formula, including hydrolysed and crosslinked versions, to support hydration throughout the exfoliating step.
• Tested on sensitive skin, according to data from the Korea Dermatology Research Institute (2025): 37.8% improvement in measured radiance.