Isntree Onion Newpair Clear Pad: Brightening Pore-Clearing Pads With Onion Extract

Isntree's Onion Newpair Clear Pad is one of the more unusual K-beauty products, built around red onion extract as the hero ingredient. Onion extract has historical use in Korean skincare for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and brightening properties, and contemporary formulations have evolved past the novelty into evidence-informed positioning. The 60-pad jar at $31.20 works out to roughly $0.52 per pad.

These are classified as "clear pads" in Isntree's lineup, which means dual-purpose: mild exfoliation plus brightening. The formulation combines AHA/BHA at low concentrations, niacinamide, and the onion extract. Red onion contains quercetin and sulfur compounds with documented antioxidant effects, and the extract form avoids the strong odor of fresh onion.

What It Does

Low-concentration AHA and BHA provide mild daily exfoliation. Niacinamide brightens and evens skin tone over weeks of use. Red onion extract delivers quercetin antioxidants and sulfur-based skin-conditioning actives. The pad texture is embossed for light mechanical polishing. Over 4 to 6 weeks, visible brightening, smoother texture, and reduced post-inflammatory pigmentation.

Who It's For

• Dull or uneven skin tone: Primary target.
• Post-inflammatory pigmentation (dark marks from acne): Gradual fading.
• Oily or combination skin: Mild exfoliation controls congestion.
• Acne-prone users wanting brightening: Addresses both pore and tone concerns.
• Sensitive skin that needs gentle actives: Low concentrations of AHA/BHA.

Key Specs

• Volume: 60 pads / 250ml
• Price: $31.20
• Hero actives: red onion extract, niacinamide, AHA/BHA at low concentrations
• Pad format: embossed cotton
• Fragrance: mild, no strong onion scent

How to Use

After cleansing, swipe one pad across face in outward motions. Start at 2 to 3 times per week, build to daily if tolerated. Follow with hydrating toner or essence, then moisturizer. SPF is critical the next day (AHA/BHA increase sun sensitivity).

FAQ

Does it smell like onion?

No. The extract is processed to remove the typical onion smell. The pad has a mild, neutral scent.

Why onion extract?

Red onion contains quercetin and sulfur compounds with documented antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Also has traditional use for wound healing and scar reduction.

Will these help with acne scars?

Over 8 to 12 weeks of daily use, visible fading of post-inflammatory marks. Not effective on deep ice-pick or boxcar scarring (those require clinical treatment).

Can I use with vitamin C or retinol?

Space them out initially. Onion pads in AM, vitamin C or retinol in PM, for the first 2 to 4 weeks. Then layer if skin tolerates.

How long does 60 pads last?

Every-other-day use: 4 months. Daily use: 2 months.

Related Products

Browse the Isntree collection or Korean toner pads.