Anua vs COSRX — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad
8.8/10 · Anua
| Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad | BHA Blackhead Power Liquid | |
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| Brand | Anua | COSRX |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Editor Rating | 8.8/10 ★ | 8.5/10 |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Texture | Dual-sided embossed + smooth cotton pads (70 pads) | Clear, lightweight liquid |
| Finish | Pore-refined, calmed | Clean pores, matte |
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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. | The gentlest effective BHA in K-beauty. Uses betaine salicylate (4%) instead of pure salicylic acid. Apply 2-3 times a week for visibly smaller pores and fewer blackheads. |
