A'pieu vs Anua — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad
8.8/10 · Anua
| Glycolic Acid Peeling Booster | Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad | |
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| Brand | A'pieu | Anua |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Editor Rating | 8/10 | 8.8/10 ★ |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Texture | Watery glycolic toner | Dual-sided embossed + smooth cotton pads (70 pads) |
| Finish | Fresh | Pore-refined, calmed |
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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. | Anua's cult-status toner pad in its most functional format: 70 dual-sided cotton pads pre-soaked in a 77% heartleaf + PHA + madecassoside + niacinamide formula. The embossed side physically exfoliates and unclogs pores; the smooth side calms and hydrates. The single most efficient way to add exfoliation and calming to a routine in one swipe. Olive Young consistent bestseller. |
