A'pieu vs Mediheal — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Madecassoside Blemish Pad
9/10 · Mediheal
| Glycolic Acid Peeling Booster | Madecassoside Blemish Pad | |
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| Brand | A'pieu | Mediheal |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Editor Rating | 8/10 | 9/10 ★ |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Texture | Watery glycolic toner | Soft textured pad soaked in a gentle, watery exfoliating essence |
| Finish | Fresh | clean, calm, semi-matte |
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| Verdict | A'pieu's glycolic acid exfoliating toner — meaningful glycolic concentration (positioned as a 'peeling booster' so the AHA load is genuinely active) layered with niacinamide + panthenol for the buffered application. The accessible-tier alternative to Pixi Glow Tonic and The Ordinary Glycolic 7%, with the K-beauty-typical added panthenol soothing layer. | Ranked #1 blemish pad on Olive Young for two consecutive years and the product that made Mediheal #1 overall. The magic is the balance — salicylic acid does the exfoliating work while madecassoside from centella calms any reaction. Use 2-3 times a week and acne-prone skin visibly clarifies within 3-4 weeks. |
