Anua vs Medicube — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad
8.8/10 · Anua
| Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad | Zero Pore Pad 2.0 | |
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| Brand | Anua | Medicube |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Editor Rating | 8.8/10 ★ | 8/10 |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Texture | Dual-sided embossed + smooth cotton pads (70 pads) | Pre-soaked textured cotton pad, embossed on one side |
| Finish | Pore-refined, calmed | matte, smooth |
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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 Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is one of the few exfoliant pads that lives up to the hype. The combination of BHA and glycolic acid with niacinamide delivers visible pore refinement within a week of consistent use. The textured side provides gentle physical exfoliation without being abrasive. Not suitable for daily use on sensitive skin, but for oily and combination types, this is an efficient two-in-one exfoliation step. |
