Anua Heartleaf 77 Clear Pad (77 Pads, 160ml)

Anua Heartleaf 77 Clear Pad (77 Pads, 160ml) — Maximum Soothing with Gentle Exfoliation

The Anua Heartleaf 77 Clear Pad is a highly popular Korean skincare item from the minimalist yet effective brand Anua.⁵ This product is specifically formulated to address skin sensitivity, redness, and inflammation while offering mild daily exfoliation that does not disrupt the skin barrier.⁶

The star ingredient is the Heartleaf Extract (Houttuynia Cordata), making up 77% of the essence.⁷ This powerful botanical extract is celebrated for its ability to quickly soothe irritated skin, reduce inflammation, and help relieve acne-prone conditions.⁸ By bathing the skin in this calming extract, the pads help restore comfort and clarity to troubled areas.

For exfoliation, the formula employs Gluconolactone (PHA).⁹ As a Polyhydroxy Acid, PHA has a large molecular structure, which ensures that exfoliation occurs only on the skin’s surface.¹⁰ This makes it significantly gentler than AHAs or BHAs, providing a smooth, brightened texture without the typical irritation or sun sensitivity, making the product suitable for daily use, even for sensitive skin types. The pads are thoughtfully designed with a textured side for focused care and a smooth side for pure moisture and toning, enabling a customized application.

Key Benefits

• Intensive Soothing: Contains 77% Heartleaf Extract to rapidly calm redness and reduce inflammation.¹¹

• Gentle Resurfacing: Uses mild PHA (Gluconolactone) for low-irritation daily exfoliation.¹²

• Pore & Sebum Control: Helps remove sebum and impurities, leading to reduced pore visibility.¹³

• Dual-Action Pad: Features a textured side to gently swipe and a smooth side to hydrate and finish the toning process.

• Product Brand: Anua¹⁴

How to Use

1. Preparation: After cleansing, use the included tweezers to retrieve one pad.

2. Exfoliation: Use the embossed side to gently wipe across the face, focusing on areas with rough texture, excess oil, or clogged pores (avoiding the eye area).¹⁵

3. Soothing: Flip the pad and use the smooth side to wipe across the entire face, patting the remaining essence into the skin for maximum moisture and calming benefits.

4. Routine: Can be used once or twice daily. Proceed with serum and moisturizer. Always apply sunscreen in the morning.

 Suggested Attributes

• Product Type: Toner Pad, Daily Exfoliator¹⁶

• Key Feature: 77% Heartleaf Extract, Gluconolactone (PHA), Dual-Sided Pad¹⁷

• Skin Concern: Redness, Sensitivity, Irritation, Mild Exfoliation

• Texture: Pre-soaked Cotton Pads

• Count: 77 Pads (160ml Essence)

• Product Brand: Anua¹⁸

Research on the Anti-inflammatory Properties of Houttuynia Cordata (Heartleaf)