The 6 Best Cotton Pads for Skin Care, According to Reddit

While it may not seem like it at first glance, cotton pads can help or break. your skin care. Some pads absorb too much product and others tear when you apply them on your face. But good magic and can help distribute evenly serums and tonics on your skin. To sources you may not have heard of we naturally turned to Subreddit SkincareAddiction, where there are many offers and detailed reviews. We've compiled them ahead of time, from the deluxe option you'll want to keep in every bag to the drugstore purchase you can find just about anywhere.

Premium Cotton Up&Up Circles

If you're looking for inexpensive cotton circles that you can grab while doing the rest of your shopping list, choose Up&Up Premium Cotton Circles. They cost just $3 for a pack of 100—that's about $0.03 per pad—and can be used for everything from removing eye makeup to applying essence to skin.

Daiso cotton puff

Another popular choice is the Daiso Cotton Puff, described by Redditor hell0potato as "strong but insanely soft [and] not fluffy." According to hell0potato, this is also effective in helping not to drink the product, and 93 Reddit users agree.

Cotton pads Muji Cut

Redditor HonestThoreauAway recommends Muji Unbleached Cotton Pads - they're soft but not linty, won't soak up all your product, and are only $3 for 165 pieces.

Intrinsics Small Silk Napkins

If you're looking for something extra strong, try Intrinsics Petite Silken Wipes, suggested by Redditor user alltheketoladies. It has all the trappings of a good cotton pad: it doesn't leave lint, is quite soft, and absorbs very little product. They're a bit pricey at $13 a pack (200 wipes included) on Amazon, but we think they're worth it.

Unicharm Silcot Uruuru Face Sponge Cotton

Designed for rubbing on toners, Unicharm Silcot Uruuru Sponge Facial Cotton has a stretchy, spongy texture and is "slippery" according to Redditor user ketchupbomb. The skincare enthusiast adds that they "waste the least amount of product" and have a "super firm" texture that feels "special and luxurious."

Silky DHC Cotton

Loved for its thick texture and versatility, DHC silky cotton is a Redditor GamjaByul favorite. They're good for applying toner and removing eye makeup, says GamjaByul, and can be bought from Dermstore for $15 for a box of 80.

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