Why this product
Sensitive skin that needs gentle exfoliation. Calming heartleaf + mild BHA in a convenient pad format.
What it does: Gentle exfoliating and calming toner pad. Heartleaf + BHA for pore care without irritation.
Skin types: All, especially sensitive-acne-prone.
vs Dr. Dennis Gross: $18 vs $54. Dr. Dennis Gross pads are $54 for 60 pads with aggressive AHA/BHA. Anua’s pads are $18 for 70 pads with gentle BHA + calming heartleaf. For sensitive skin, Anua is the smarter entry point.
Discussed in an estimated 2,400+ threads on r/AsianBeauty. Most common praise: Finally a toner pad that doesn’t make my face red. The heartleaf actually calms my skin while the BHA does its thing.
Active step
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Where in your routine
Why this step exists in K-beauty
Where Medicube’s pads are aggressive (AHA-focused), Anua’s are gentle. The heartleaf base calms while the low-concentration BHA gently unclogs pores. This is the toner pad for guys who react to everything.
How to use
Key ingredients
Details
Western equivalent
Dr. Dennis Gross
Alpha Beta Extra Strength Peel Pad
$54
Dr. Dennis Gross pads are $54 for 60 pads with aggressive AHA/BHA. Anua’s pads are $18 for 70 pads with gentle BHA + calming heartleaf. For sensitive skin, Anua is the smarter entry point.
The bottom line
Anua Heartleaf 77 Clear Pad is a active that costs $18 for 70 pads. It has 2,400+ community discussions on r/AsianBeauty. The Western equivalent (Dr. Dennis Gross) runs $54 — you save 67%. Best for all, especially sensitive-acne-prone skin.