Head to head
Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner vs AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution edges out Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner, 8.1 to 7.9. It wins on results, value and community love, while the Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner is stronger on formula and texture and feel.
Benefit fingerprints
What each one does.
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Side by side
Every detail, compared.
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- Soothing
- Redness
- Hydrating
- Irritation-free
- Resurfacing
- Smoothing
- Clogged pores
- Dullness
- • Reactive or redness-prone skin that wants a calming, fragrance-free toner
- • Oily or acne-prone skin that wants light hydration
- • A break from exfoliating toners
- • Rough texture and dullness on resilient skin
- • Clogged pores on oily or combination skin
- • Experienced exfoliant users wanting an at-home peel
- Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic formula built on heartleaf water with panthenol, centella and hyaluronic acid
- Generous 250 ml bottle for $23 on Anua's site
- Reddit users describe it as soothing and balancing for reactive skin
- Strong 32% combined AHA/BHA blend delivers visible smoothing
- Weekly use makes a $9.50 bottle last a long time
- Hyaluronic acid and panthenol support the acid load
- Some r/AsianBeauty users find it underwhelming for hydration, needing several layers
- Effects are subtle; users say not to expect it to transform skin
- Only for experienced acid users; not for sensitive or compromised skin
- Misuse or over-long contact can cause significant irritation
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FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner or AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution?
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution edges out Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner, 8.1 to 7.9. It wins on results, value and community love, while the Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner is stronger on formula and texture and feel.
Which is better value?
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner works out to about $2.72 / oz and The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution to about $9.36 / oz, based on typical non-Amazon retail prices when we last checked.
How do you score them?
Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (results, formula & ingredients, texture & experience, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.