DEEP DIVE — REVIEW ANALYSIS

Dermatory Salicylic Pore Clear Black Pore Toner Pad (70 pads + 70-pad refill set)

489 Olive Young reviews read first-hand · Olive Young rating 4.8 (10,156 reviews, official) · 96% 4–5 stars · 86% 5 stars among reviews read (our own tally) · a black charcoal pore pad that wipes away sebum and dead skin

Compiled by the Olyoung Jjintem Editorial Team

4.8

Olive Young rating (10,156 reviews, official)

96%

Positive reviews (4–5 stars, 489 read)

86%

5-star share (489 reviews read)

140 pads

70-pad main + 70-pad refill set

🧺 Snapped in-store, by usReal shelf photos we took on our own visit to an Olive Young store.

The most frequently mentioned point is sebum, blackheads, and pores. Comments like 'when sebum builds up on my nose and chin, wiping with this feels refreshing,' 'there's less shine,' and 'it feels like tiny bumps and blackheads have decreased' appeared in 303 of the 489 reviews — far ahead of anything else. Using it during oilier periods such as summer or seasonal transitions comes up repeatedly (52 reviews). That said, these are users' own impressions, and a fair number of 3–4 star reviews say 'sebum didn't come off like in the ads' or 'I'm not sure about my pores.'

Next come smoothing dead skin and the 'visible' feel of use. 223 reviews say dead skin and bumps are smoothed out and skin texture feels smoother, followed by comments that using it before makeup helps makeup go on well. 146 say that because the pad is black with charcoal, the sebum and dead skin wiped off are easy to see, which is satisfying. 103 say it was gentle and non-irritating despite containing salicylic acid, but some reviews with sensitive skin say it stung or caused breakouts, so many people space it out to 2–3 times a week.

The fabric and set contents come up often too. 101 reviews mention it's a thick two-sided pad split into a bumpy embossed side (dead skin and sebum) and a smooth plain side (texture), and 71 praise the large size and value of 140 pads — 70 in the main jar plus a 70-pad refill. Of the 489 reviews collected, 284 were for the 70+70 refill set, 125 for the Pore Black Pad 70+10, and 80 for the Damgomi (Joke Bear) collab set that comes with a pad case, and comments that the case and tweezers are handy recur. On the other hand, some say it's too thick to split in half and doesn't stick well to the cheeks, making it hard to use as a toner mask.

Minimum counts based on 489 reviews read first-hand. Out of 500 collected, we excluded exact-duplicate text and counted only the review text, excluding words that appear in option names (such as 'Pore Black Pad'). These are mention counts and don't only mean the reviewer saw results (mentions of not noticing anything are included).

Star distribution — our own tally of 489 reviews read first-hand, not Olive Young official (Olive Young attribute data isn't shown for this product).

Expressions found in the reviews read (original tone kept, not rewritten)

1. Sebum and blackhead care — the most-mentioned pointThe most frequently mentioned point (303 reviews). People say wiping the nose, chin, and T-zone with the embossed side after cleansing clears sebum and feels refreshing. Reviews follow saying shine decreased and tiny bumps and blackheads show up less, and using it during oilier periods such as summer or seasonal transitions comes up repeatedly.
2. Smooths dead skin and texture223 reviews say dead skin and bumps are cleared so skin texture feels smoother. Many say flaking under makeup used to be a concern but makeup now goes on well, or that they use it to clear dead skin during seasonal transitions. Some also use it on body dead skin such as elbows and knees.
3. A black charcoal pad that shows what it wipes off146 reviews say that because it's a black pad with charcoal, the sebum and dead skin wiped off are easy to see, which is fascinating and satisfying. Some comparison reviews also say it has less scent than the pre-renewal pore pad.
4. Thick two-sided fabric + 140-pad set101 reviews mention it's a two-sided pad: wipe with the bumpy embossed side and finish with the smooth plain side. 103 say it was gentle and non-irritating for a salicylic acid pad. Comments follow that the 140 pads including the refill last a long time, and that the pad case and tweezers in the Damgomi set are handy.

1. Some say sebum doesn't come off as much as in the adsMany 3–4 star reviews say 'sebum didn't visibly come off like in the ads,' 'I'm not sure about blackheads and pores,' or 'I didn't notice much difference from a regular toner pad.' Impressions vary widely depending on how much sebum you produce, and many are satisfied using it just for smoothing dead skin.
2. May irritate sensitive skin (varies by person)Most call it gentle, but some reviews say it stings, feels like it's breaking down the skin barrier, or that their skin broke out or had a flare-up after using it. Since it's a salicylic acid pad, the recurring advice is not to rub hard and to space it out to 2–3 times a week. We make no efficacy claims.
3. Too thick for toner masking and hard to splitSome say the pad is thick and slightly stiff, so it won't split in half and doesn't stick well to the cheeks, making toner masking impossible. A minority say the opposite — that the pad isn't moist enough and dries quickly — so many see it as a wiping-only pad.
4. Scent, packaging, and priceA minority say the scent doesn't suit them, complain the seal is hard to open, or say the price isn't cheap. There's also a review from an oily-skin user saying they wouldn't recommend it for dry skin.
5. Based on users' own impressionsSebum, pore, and dead skin smoothing are users' own impressions and vary by person. We make no efficacy claims.

• Oily or oily-dehydrated skin bothered by sebum and blackheads on the nose, chin, and T-zone. Sebum and pore comments are the most common
• When makeup flaking from dead skin is a concern. Comments about smoothing dead skin and texture are the second most common
• When you're only satisfied if you can see what you've wiped off. Many say the black charcoal pad makes sebum and dead skin easy to see
• When you need a large toner pad supply that lasts a long time. The set has 140 pads including the refill

May not suit you if: When you want a moist pad to lay on your cheeks as a toner mask. Some say it's thick and doesn't stick well, making toner masking hard / When your skin is very sensitive or your barrier is compromised. Some reviews say it stung or caused breakouts / When you have dry skin and hydration is your priority. Some say it's for sebum care, so don't expect much moisture

• The most common order in reviews is to wipe areas where sebum bothers you, like the nose and chin, with the bumpy embossed side after cleansing, then smooth texture with the plain side
• One tip is that sebum is more visible if you wipe after a warm shower when it has risen to the surface. The recurring advice is to wipe gently rather than rubbing hard
• Many reviews say they use it 2–3 times a week rather than daily, spacing it out based on skin condition. Some use it daily in summer and every other day during seasonal transitions
• Some advise following up with a hydrating toner, ampoule, or cream afterward. Some also use leftover pads to wipe elbows and knees

• The 140-pad set with 70 pads plus a 70-pad refill is the main option, and many say it lasts a long time — some still had pads left after 3 months. On the other hand, some say 'it's not cheap,' and several reviews mention buying it during Olive Young sales or 1+1 deals
• The same pad is sold as a 70+70 refill set, the Pore Black Pad 70+10, and a Damgomi (Joke Bear) collab set with a pad case. If you want the case, choose the Damgomi set; if per-pad price matters, choose the refill set Check the price on Coupang →

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