Anua vs COSRX — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad
8.8/10 · Anua
| Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad | One Step Original Clear Pad | |
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| Brand | Anua | COSRX |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Editor Rating | 8.8/10 ★ | 8.6/10 |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Texture | Dual-sided embossed + smooth cotton pads (70 pads) | Pre-soaked exfoliating pads |
| Finish | Pore-refined, calmed | Refined, clear |
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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 original COSRX exfoliating pads — the Reddit-fueled gateway product that turned 'treatment pads' into a global skincare category. Willow bark water as #1 ingredient (a plant-derived salicin source), betaine salicylate as the gentler BHA derivative instead of free salicylic acid, plus panthenol + allantoin + tea tree oil + hyaluronic acid in a 14-ingredient minimal deck. No fragrance, no alcohol, no synthetic colorants — the formula has been stable for nearly a decade and remains the safest entry-level chemical exfoliation pad on the K-beauty market. |
