Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner Versus Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner

Salix Alba Leaf Extract

Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract

Astringent

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract

Tonic

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Sodium Hyaluronate

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Citric Acid

Buffering

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Disodium EDTA

Panthenol

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Ceramide NP

Butylene Glycol

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Zinc Sulfate

Antimicrobial

Triethylhexanoin

Masking

Cholesterol

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Glyceryl Stearate

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Potassium C11-15 Alkyl Phosphate

Ceramide Ng

Dimethicone

Ceramide As

Ceramide AP

Ceramide Ns

Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Potassium Hyaluronate

Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Glycine

Glutamic Acid

Glutamine

Lysine

Methionine

Valine

Serine

Cysteine

Citrulline

Asparagine

Aspartic Acid

Isoleucine

Alanine

Arginine

Ornithine

Taurine

Tyrosine

Threonine

Tryptophan

Phenylalanine

Proline

Histidine

Ceramide EOP

Phytosphingosine

Ethylhexylglycerin

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salicylic Acid, C12-14 Pareth-12, Octyldodeceth-16, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Salix Alba Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Butylene Glycol, Zinc Sulfate, Triethylhexanoin, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium C11-15 Alkyl Phosphate, Ceramide Ng, Dimethicone, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ns, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Glutamine, Lysine, Methionine, Valine, Serine, Cysteine, Citrulline, Asparagine, Aspartic Acid, Isoleucine, Alanine, Arginine, Ornithine, Taurine, Tyrosine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Phenylalanine, Proline, Histidine, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin

Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner

Houttuynia Cordata Extract 77%

Water

1,2-Hexanediol

Glycerin

Betaine

Panthenol

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Moisturising

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Butylene Glycol

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract

Astringent

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Phellinus Linteus Extract

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing

Isopentyldiol

BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner

Methylpropanediol

Solvent

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Tromethamine

Buffering

Disodium EDTA

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
Emollient, helping to soften skin
Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing

Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.

Studies show the compounds in centella help with:

The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.

Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract

Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.

There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.

D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.

Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):

Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.

This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.

Learn more about Panthenol

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol

Ingredient Ratings

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.

Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner

When to use

Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner 71 ingredients

Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner 21 ingredients

774 Routines

14% use in am

86% use in pm

40% use every day

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12,309 Routines

50% use in am

50% use in pm

97% use every day

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner 71 ingredients

4.4 /5

from 16 ratings

Works Well (12) Light (9) Great Value (8)

Cheeks

5 months ago

Review

This is an amazing exfoliator! She is affordable, powerful, little to no scent, non drying and has the added bonus of practical packaging! I use this every 5 days as the only exfoliating product in my routine and she just wipes any closed comedones, sebaceous filaments, clogged pores etc right off. Though it mentions a fragrance there is little to no scent detected for me and I am sensitive to Show more

#great value

#hydrating

#absorbs well

#no scent

BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner

raggedrobbin

11 months ago

Review

I've tried both Paula's Choice and Isntree's BHA toners and I find that for my sensitive but acne prone skin this Anua one is far superior. It doesn't have as much of a sticky feeling as the other two (but still some) and also didn't dehydrate or sensitise my skin as much, while still drastically improving my blackheads and acne bumps.

I believe this to be way more beginner-user and sensitive Show more

#great value

#light

#no scent

#works well

BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner

Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner 21 ingredients

3.2 /5

from 207 ratings

Light (85) Absorbs Well (70) No Scent (64)

Laila

1 year ago

Review

Did not live up with the hype I've seen all over TikTok.
I wanted to love it as I heard great things about it for acne prone skin, but it literally did nothing to me even when i used it for four months (2 bottles).
Once I stopped using it, my skin became better.

#drying

#no scent

#doesn't work

Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner

Lapaki

1 year ago

Review

Very good at targeting redness and irritations. Whenever my skin feels irritated, either from treatments or using products with Tretinoin and Hydroquinone, or is experiencing Rosacea flare-ups, applying one or more layers of this toner noticeably reduces redness - sometimes it even disappears completely, depending on the severity.

I usually am cautios with hyped products, they tend to set you Show more

#light

#absorbs well

#no scent

#works well