$29.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- 150 ultra thin pads with wings (3 packs of 50)
- Instead of masking odor, these pads are designed to help neutralize them
- Infused with charcoal; our sanitary pads are dermatologist-tested, elemental chlorine free, pesticide free, and made without fragrance
- Our sanitary pads are dermatologist-tested and made without harsh ingredients
- Elevated CushionCore absorbs instantly for up to 100% leak-free protection
- Fits and flexes with your body for outstanding skin comfort
- Feminine pads with wings offer up to 10 hours of protection
- Our feminine products are FSA, HSA and HRA-eligible in the US
Description
For a period pad that's designed to keep up with you and your day, try the U by Kotex Balance Ultra Thin Feminine Pads with Wings, the same trusted product you love, now with a new look! These women's pads feature the U by Kotex CushionCore, which absorbs instantly for up to 100% leak-free protection. Not only that, but the CushionCore is also infused with 100% plant-based charcoal to help stop odor, so you can focus on your day and not on your period. Containing no harsh ingredients, U by Kotex Balance Ultra Thin Sanitary Pads are dermatologist-tested and made without pesticides, fragrances, lotions, natural rubber latex and elemental chlorine. Each unscented pad is uniquely shaped to fit and flex with your body to provide outstanding skin comfort. Meanwhile, the wings secure the pad in place throughout your day. U by Kotex Balance Ultra Thin Menstrual Pads come individually wrapped in vibrant colors and patterns, so you can take them anywhere. For overnight protection in any sleep position, try U by Kotex Balance Ultra Thin Overnight Pads. U by Kotex women’s pads are FSA/HSA/HRA-eligible in the US. Packaging may vary from images shown.
Disposability: Do not flush
Absorbency: Regular
Pad length: Regular
Number of units per package: 150
Material: Cotton
Features: Unscented, Breathable
TCIN: 89003051
UPC: 191907982657
Item Number (DPCI): 245-04-2813
Origin: Assem In USA w/ foreign parts
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 8 inches length x 13.688 inches width x 8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 3.2 pounds
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Return details
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 475 reviews
absorbency: 3.2 out of 5
comfort: 3 out of 5
odor control: 3.31 out of 5
quality: 2.53 out of 5
value: 2.63 out of 5
23% would recommend
21 recommendations
Work great
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Targetfan - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Best pads I’ve used. They’re thin so it’s way more comfortable and I’ve never had any leaks. I also switched to their overnight ones because I liked these
Game changer!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
BD - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
I love the charcoal for the odor control! When using regular pads, I feel like I start to smell my period and it makes me so self conscious. These have helped tremendously!
Go back to original !
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Bostongirl - 8 months ago
Please we beg you !!!! Get rid of the charcoal! It’s unnecessary and extremely irritating 🥴
1 reply from U by Kotex Expert team - 7 months ago
Hi there, thanks for sharing your feedback with us! Our goal is to provide you with a pad that is safe, comfortable, and secure. All components in our products are evaluated to ensure irritation is unlikely to occur, so this isn’t something we’d expect to hear. If you’re open to sharing more about your experience, we would like to chat! Please call us at 1-877-485-6839 Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT. Lastly, if you’re searching for an alternative, we recommend trying our Clean & Secure line, as these products do not contain charcoal.
Uncomfortable
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Peach - 8 months ago
These are killing the corners of my leg where my underwhere is. It’s just rubbing and chafing so bad, I’d rather take it off and risk it until I get home. It’s a horrible uncomfortable feeling. The pad felt kind wide.
1 reply from U by Kotex Expert team - 8 months ago
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us! This is NOT the experience we want you to have with our pads! The adhesive should be strong enough to hold in place, while being easy enough to remove. Since this hasn't been your experience, we'd like to learn more and see how we can help. When you have a chance, please give us a call at 1-877-485-6839 Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT. We hope to hear from you soon!
Revert back to being in middle school
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
MOMMA2 - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
If you want to have a nice stain on the back of your pants buy these. They don’t absorb at all.
1 reply from U by Kotex Expert team - 11 months ago
Hey, there! We appreciate you taking the time to try our products and leave your review. This is definitely NOT the experience we wanted you to have especially since we expect you to feel protected! We'd love to chat further and help win you over with a different U by Kotex product that better fits your needs. When you get a chance, please give us a call at 1-877-485-6839 Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT. We can't wait to hear from you!
useless
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
customer - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
Wow, remember when these used to be thicker than a pantyliner? Not that I'm surprised - these are obviously designed to have to be changed hourly. I have used Kotex pads for decades; I am absolutely changing brands thanks to the abysmal support their products provide during the most uncomfortable days of my month. I hope your greed sees you right out of business, Kotex.
1 reply from U by Kotex Expert team - 11 months ago
Hey there! It sounds like you've been a long time user, and we never want to disappoint a long time U by Kotex fan! It sounds like our Clean & Secure Maxi pads may be a fit for your needs. Have you tried these? We'd love to chat further to better understand what you're noticing and when you started to notice a change. We're available at 1-877-485-6839 Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT, and look forward to hearing more from you! Thanks.
Awful new adhesive, rips apart during removal
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Liz - 1 year ago
I've bought these pads for years and recently they changed the materials used. It's not just the charcoal, which I'm not a fan of - the odor control was already very good before they added charcoal - but also the adhesive is different now. These literally fuse to my underwear. I just had one pad tear open while removing it for disposal, which, needless to say, was nasty. The wings also tend to have a layer rip off during removal which is then impossible to remove, even after going through the wash. I wish they would go back to the previous version of these pads, as those were perfect.
1 reply from U by Kotex Expert team - 1 year ago
Hi Liz, thanks for reaching out with your feedback. We're disappointed to hear about your experience with our pads. The adhesive should be strong enough to hold in place, while being easy enough to remove. Since this wasn't you experience, we'd like to learn more and see how we can help. When you have a chance please give us a call at 1-877-485-6839 Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT. In the meantime, we recommend applying vegetable oil or a spot remover before washing the underwear in cold water to help remove the adhesive. We hope to hear from you soon!
Didnt stick or stay in place
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Al - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Not sure if it was just the pack I got but the pads did not stick or stay in place at all, I won’t be buying this brand again
1 reply from U by Kotex Expert team - 1 year ago
Hi AI, thanks for reaching out with your feedback. We're disappointed to hear about your experience with our pads. The adhesive should be strong enough to hold in place, while being easy enough to remove. Since this wasn't you experience, we'd like to learn more and see how we can help. When you have a chance please give us a call at 1-877-485-6839 Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT. We hope to hear from you soon!
Not a good choice
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Khn - 1 year ago
These are awful. Leaked within 3 hours, blood went through the wings and through the underwear. I was shocked at how ineffective these are.
1 reply from U by Kotex Expert team - 1 year ago
Hey Khn, we appreciate you reaching out. We're sad to learn about your experience, because we always want to provide you with a pad you can rely on. We'd like to learn more and see how we can help. When you have a moment, please give us a call at 1-877-485-6839 Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT. We hope to hear from you soon!
Too thin, and unsticky
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Parky - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
It's actually too thin...doesn't feel comfortable at all. And the wings aren't sticky.
1 reply from U by Kotex Expert team - 1 year ago
Hey Parky, we appreciate you reaching out. We're sad to learn about your experience, because we always want to provide you with a pad you can rely on. We'd like to learn more and see how we can help. When you have a moment, please give us a call at 1-877-485-6839 Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT. We hope to hear from you soon!
Don't use if you have sensitive skin.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
K - 1 year ago
Kotex pads were my go-to whenever I needed supplies but ever since they put in that charcoal strip it’s been terrible. I’ve gotten rashes, my mom has gotten rashes. A few of my friends who used them previously don’t use them anymore either because 1) the charcoal strip gave them a rash, or 2) the general design change of the pad made them frustrated. They put absolutely zero thought into their audience with sensitive skin. I would’ve considered switching over to their Clean & Secure line… but there’s no wings on the pads. In general it’s a loss when it comes to the pad products now because if you have sensitive skin, you can’t use the pads with wings for the extra security. That’s all.
1 reply from U by Kotex Expert team - 1 year ago
We appreciate you reaching out. We’re disappointed to learn about yours, your mom, and your friend’s experience with our pads. The health and well-being of our consumers is of utmost importance to us. We want to assure you that we test all of our product to ensure what you described is unlikely to occur. We’d love the chance to learn more and see how we can help. When you have a free moment, please give us a call at 1-877-485-6839 Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT. We look forward to speaking with you.
Just okay.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
reviewiniche - 1 year ago
Too short too my liking doesn’t reach to the center of my butt. Isn’t stick enough seem to barely hold on. However does mask odor and is comfortable.
1 reply from U by Kotex Expert team - 1 year ago
Hey there, we appreciate you reaching out. We're sad to learn about your experience with our pads, because we always want you to feel comfortable and protected. We'd like to learn more and see how we can help. When you have a moment, please give us a call at 1-877-485-6839 Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT. We hope to hear from you soon!
diaper
2 out of 5 stars
michelle - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
it feels so big like a diaper. i usually wear nylon underwear so maybe im not wearing firm enough underwear but i hate wearing these i can literally hear it moving around when i walk
1 reply from U by Kotex Expert team - 1 year ago
Hey Michelle, we appreciate you reaching out. We're sad to learn about your experience with our pads, because we always want you to feel comfortable and protected. We'd like to learn more and see how we can help. When you have a moment, please give us a call at 1-877-485-6839 Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT. We hope to hear from you soon!
Soft but not sticky enough
4 out of 5 stars
cbertmove - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
It's soft but the stickiness on the wings is severely lacking. It doesn't stick well at all.
1 reply from U by Kotex Expert team - 1 year ago
Hey, we appreciate you reaching out. We're sad to learn about your experience, because we always want to provide you with a pad you can rely on. We'd like to learn more and see how we can help. When you have a moment, please give us a call at 1-877-485-6839 Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT. We hope to hear from you soon!
Stinky
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Blep - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
They smell really weird??? I wouldn’t give one to my worst enemy.
1 reply from U by Kotex Expert team - 2 years ago
Hi Blep, thank you for your review. We're disappointed to learn about your experience with our pads. Our pads are fragrance- free, so this isn't something we'd expect to hear. We'd like the chance to learn more and see how we can help. When you have a chance, please give us a call at 1-877-485-6839 Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT. We hope to speak with you soon!
Great absorption!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
es - 2 years ago
Great absorption and leak-free
DO NOT BUY
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Kbaby - 2 years ago
Worst pad ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 reply from U by Kotex Expert team - 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We're sad to hear this. We always want your experience with our products to be positive. We'd like to learn more and see how we can help. When you have a chance, please give us a call at 1-877-485-6839 Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT. We look forward to hearing from you!
Horrible
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
km - 2 years ago
Why would they add charcoal who asked for it? And why did they remove the other kind without charcoal why don’t they let us have a choice? Super disappointed I was a supporter since I started my period but will now have to switch to another brand because they added charcoal!!
1 reply from U by Kotex Expert team - 2 years ago
Hey there, thanks reaching out with your feedback. We understand you concern and want to assure you that the new CushionCore is only infused with 100% plant-based charcoal, just enough to help neutralize odor. It is only present in the inner transfer layer which is placed underneath the liner of the pad, so it is not absorbed by the body. All of our products are also extensively tested by licensed toxicologists & dermatologists to be safe for intimate skin. That said, our Clean and Secure line may be of interest to you, as they do not contain charcoal. You can find more information about them here: https://www.ubykotex.com/en-us/products?collection=clean-secure. We hope this helps!
Love these!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Kait - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
I love these pads, I was a little skeptical at first because of the charcoal but it works great and it sticks very well, definitely will buy again!
Love
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Michelle78 - 2 years ago
I love these new charcoal pads! They absorb instantly.