Anua vs By Wishtrend — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
9/10 · Anua
| Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner | Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water | |
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| Brand | Anua | By Wishtrend |
| Category | toner | toner |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 ★ | 8.7/10 |
| Category | toner | toner |
| Texture | Watery, lightweight, almost like water | Water-thin toner |
| Finish | hydrated, calm | Clean prep |
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| Verdict | The toner that turned Anua into a K-beauty sensation, and it deserves the attention. At 77% heartleaf extract, this is essentially a soothing treatment disguised as a toner. It calms redness and irritation noticeably, layers beautifully under actives, and does it all at a price that makes repeat purchasing painless. Not a hydration powerhouse — think calming first, moisturizing second. For reactive, acne-prone skin, this is one of the best toners available at any price. | Mandelic acid is the sensitive-skin person's glycolic acid — larger molecule, slower penetration, gentler sting, but real exfoliation and real brightening. By Wishtrend's 5% Prep Water is the definitive K-beauty mandelic formulation: a single-active toner that works as a daily exfoliant for people whose skin won't tolerate stronger acids. PIH fader, pore refiner, dullness killer. |
