Anua vs Biodance — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad
8.8/10 · Anua
| Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad | Vita Niacinamide Gel Toner Pads | |
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| Brand | Anua | Biodance |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Editor Rating | 8.8/10 ★ | 8.4/10 |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Texture | Dual-sided embossed + smooth cotton pads (70 pads) | Saturated gel-soaked pads |
| Finish | Pore-refined, calmed | Smooth, brightened, prepped |
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| Verdict | 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. | Biodance's brightening toner pads — 5% niacinamide + sodium ascorbyl phosphate (the gentle vitamin C) + Bifida ferment in 60 thick gel-soaked pads. Use as a daily morning prep step or a 5-minute mini-mask on the cheeks. The pad format is the K-beauty staple that Western brands keep failing to replicate cleanly; Biodance gets the saturation, the texture, and the active concentration right. Particularly good for combination skin chasing tone-evening without committing to a leave-on serum. |
