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COSRX One Step Original Clear Pad Versus Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad

Exfoliator
Toner
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on March 27, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ingredients Explained

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

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

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 

When to use

118 Routines
28% use in am
72% use in pm
63% use every day
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1,924 Routines
36% use in am
64% use in pm
77% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

COSRX One Step Original Clear Pad 14 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 4 ratings
Absorbs Well (2) Great Value (2) Light (2)
ImYuuuuuu's avatar

ImYuuuuuu

1 year ago
Review

It has really saved my skin from so many problems! I bought it because of all the good reviews and it did not disappoint! After a month and a half of using it (I use it every night) I have noticed the following changes:

I no longer have those massive breakouts. Only one or two spots when I'm about to have my period.

My skin is much smoother.

The bumps on my chin have disappeared.

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#great value
#light
#absorbs well
#light scent
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Jordan Lin

8 months ago
Review

Doesn’t do anything… Really just irritates my skin and doesn’t help with pores, closed comedones, and redness. Please just dont buy “exfoliating” toner pads, opt for regular toners.

#drying
#broke me out
#irritating
#strong scent

Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad 22 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 48 ratings
Works Well (25) Hydrating (14) Light (13)
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princessmelody2010

1 year ago
Review

If you have Acne struggles, this product is for you.. this product is too perfect! Works well with my combo skin!

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
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anniec

1 year ago
Review

I've heard nothing but good things so I'm very confused about my reaction. It broke me out so bad (especially my chin) and it wasn't just an allergic reaction or over-exfoliation, I got big juicy pimples everywhere and I have no idea why.

#broke me out