Use the EGF Blue Calming Toner Pad when your skin looks red, warm or stressed and you want a calming, hydrating wipe or a quick 3-minute pad mask. Use the Freshly Juiced Vitamin Skin Prep Pads when your skin looks dull and you want a gentle vitamin C, niacinamide and PHA prep before makeup. Many people keep both: vitamin pads in the morning, blue pads in the evening or on reactive days.
Side by side
| EGF Blue Calming Toner Pad | Vitamin Skin Prep Pads | |
|---|---|---|
| Pads and size | 60 pads, 150 mL essence | 80 pads, 290 mL essence |
| Pad | Dual-sided cotton: a textured gauze side to wipe, a soft side to press or mask | Soft pad for an all-over swipe |
| Key ingredients | Allantoin, trehalose, guaiazulene, centella, witch hazel leaf extract, many forms of hyaluronic acid, EGF peptides | Niacinamide, gluconolactone (a gentle PHA), vitamin C (ascorbic acid, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate), glutathione, centella, ceramide NP, B vitamins |
| Feel | Cool, calming, hydrating | Fresh and slightly cooling (contains cooling agents) |
| Fragrance note | No added fragrance; contains guaiazulene | No added fragrance; contains coriander extract and cooling agents |
| Period after opening | See the jar | 6 months |
| On-site reviews (Oct 17, 2026) | 5.0 stars, 33 reviews | 4.7 stars, 21 reviews |
Which pad for which moment
| Moment | Pad | How |
|---|---|---|
| Cheeks flushed after cold wind | EGF Blue | Leave a pad on each cheek for 3 minutes, then moisturize |
| Morning before makeup, skin looks dull | Vitamin Prep | One swipe over clean skin, then serum and moisturizer |
| Evening after a long day in a heated office | EGF Blue | Wipe with the gauze side, press in the rest with the soft side |
| Rough, flaky texture | Vitamin Prep, 2–3 times a week | The PHA gently smooths; skip it on raw or irritated skin |
| Skin feels stingy or over-exfoliated | EGF Blue only | Pause the vitamin pads until skin feels comfortable |
Using both in winter
- Morning: Vitamin Skin Prep Pad → serum → moisturizer → sunscreen.
- Evening: EGF Blue Calming Toner Pad → serum → moisturizer.
- Dry week: cut the vitamin pads to every other morning and keep the blue pads nightly.
The Blue + Vitamin Duo Pad Set pairs a full jar of each. More on pad technique: how to use the Vitamin Skin Prep Pads, the EGF Blue Calming Toner Pad guide and how to use exfoliating pads without overdoing it.
Step by step
- Cleanse and pat dry.
- EGF Blue pad: wipe outward with the textured side, then flip and press the soft side over cheeks and forehead. For a mini mask, split the pad and leave the layers on your cheeks for about 3 minutes.
- Vitamin pad: one gentle swipe over the face, avoiding the eye area and any broken skin. Don't scrub back and forth.
- Pat in the leftover essence, then follow with serum and moisturizer.
Common mistakes
- Using both pads in the same routine on sensitive skin.
- Pressing hard or rubbing in circles — let the essence do the work.
- Leaving the lid open; pads dry out and the essence concentrates.
- Skipping moisturizer afterward in winter.
Which pad for which skin type
| Skin type | Main pad | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Oily, redness-prone | EGF Blue | Daily; vitamin pads a few mornings a week |
| Dull, normal to combination | Vitamin Prep | Most mornings; EGF Blue in the evening |
| Dry | EGF Blue | Daily; vitamin pads 2–3 times a week |
| Very sensitive or on a retinoid | EGF Blue | Daily; add vitamin pads only once skin is settled |
Do you still need a toner?
Not usually. Either pad can replace your toner step. If your skin is very dry, you can press a hydrating toner on top for an extra layer of water before serum (see toner pads vs liquid toner).
Who it's for — and who should skip it
| Good fit if… | Skip or adjust if… |
|---|---|
| EGF Blue pad: red-looking, reactive or oily-but-sensitive skin; you like a calming pad mask. | EGF Blue pad: you're sensitive to chamomile-derived ingredients — patch test. |
| Vitamin Prep Pads: dull-looking skin, makeup prep, gentle smoothing. | Vitamin Prep Pads: your skin is raw, peeling from a retinoid, or very reactive to vitamin C — wait until it settles. |
Product pages: EGF Blue Calming Toner Pad · Freshly Juiced Vitamin Skin Prep Pads.
FAQ
Can I use the EGF Blue Calming Toner Pad and the Vitamin Skin Prep Pads in one day?
Yes. A common split is vitamin pads in the morning and the blue pad in the evening. On a dry or reactive day, use only the blue pad.
Do the Vitamin Skin Prep Pads exfoliate?
Gently. They contain gluconolactone, a mild PHA, plus vitamin C and niacinamide. They're designed as a prep pad, not a strong peel.
Can I use toner pads every day in winter?
The EGF Blue pad, yes. With the vitamin pads, watch for dryness and use them every other day if your skin feels tight.
Do I need a toner if I use a toner pad?
Usually not. A pad can replace the toner step, though very dry skin can add a hydrating toner on top.
How long do opened Vitamin Skin Prep Pads last?
The period after opening is 6 months. Close the lid tightly so the pads don't dry out.
Note: product figures come from cosmetic studies or brand-reported data as published by Dear, Klairs. They describe how skin looks and feels; individual results vary; not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. Always patch test.
