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Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad Versus Mary & May Gluconolactone (PHA) + Betula Alba Juice Cleansing Pad

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Korean Brand

Updated on June 09, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain PHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad 22 ingredients

Mary & May Gluconolactone (PHA) + Betula Alba Juice Cleansing Pad 24 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad 22 ingredients

Mary & May Gluconolactone (PHA) + Betula Alba Juice Cleansing Pad 24 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad

Houttuynia Cordata Extract 77%

Water

Gluconolactone

Propanediol

Tromethamine

Butylene Glycol

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Betaine

Humectant

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

Humectant

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract

Tonic

Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract

Astringent

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Skin Conditioning

Centella Asiatica Extract

Madecassoside

Asiatic Acid

Asiaticoside

Madecassic Acid

Sodium Phytate

Gluconolactone (PHA) + Betula Alba Juice Cleansing Pad

Water

Skin Conditioning

Betula Alba Juice 10%

Astringent

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Dipropylene Glycol

Gluconolactone 1%

Tromethamine

Hydroxyacetophenone

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Skin Conditioning

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate

Emulsifying

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Cleansing

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Disodium EDTA

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Humectant

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant

Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Skin Conditioning

Parfum

Masking

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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

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

Gluconolactone

Skin Conditioning

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.

When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.

PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.

Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:

In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.

This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.

Learn more about Gluconolactone

Tromethamine

Buffering, Masking

Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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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