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Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
A watery, fragrance-free heartleaf toner that calms and lightly hydrates — loved for soothing, though some find it too light to do much.
7.9
Good
Beauty score
#5 of 9 exfoliants & masks
Community
—/10
- Format
- Toner
- Size
- 8.45 fl oz
- Price per oz
- $2.72 / oz
- Price tier
- Mid-range
Made for: Sensitive skin · Acne-prone skin
Last reviewed November 2, 2026 by our editors · How we score
The verdict
A watery, fragrance-free heartleaf toner that calms and lightly hydrates — loved for soothing, though some find it too light to do much.
Anua's best-known product is a lightweight toner built on heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata) water, marketed as 77% heartleaf, with panthenol, betaine, centella and seven forms of hyaluronic acid, made to calm reactive, redness-prone skin. Anua lists it as fragrance-free, low-irritation and non-comedogenic, and r/AsianBeauty and r/SkincareAddicts users describe it as soothing and balancing. Skeptics call it pleasant but underwhelming for hydration, needing several layers to make a difference.
Best for
- 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
What we love
- 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
- Light enough to pat on before sunscreen
Worth knowing
- Some r/AsianBeauty users find it underwhelming for hydration, needing several layers
- Effects are subtle; users say not to expect it to transform skin
- Anua's clinical figures come from its own testing
How it scored
The breakdown.
Five factors, weighted for formulas. Here’s our working.
7.9Good
Beauty score out of 10. Brands can’t pay for placement — ever.
- Results30%7.4
Reddit users describe it as soothing and balancing for reactive skin, but several say its effect is subtle and it does little for deeper hydration.
- Formula & ingredients20%7.9
A fragrance-free heartleaf-water base with panthenol, betaine, centella and multiple hyaluronic acids is gentle and well suited to sensitive skin, though it has no standout active.
- Texture & experience15%8.4
A watery texture that pats in quickly and sits well under sunscreen, with no added fragrance.
- Value20%8.3
Anua's site lists 250 ml for $23, a generous bottle for the price among popular Korean toners.
- Community love15%8.1
A long-running K-beauty favorite that users repurchase and recommend for sensitive skin, with an enthusiast minority calling it overhyped.
Beauty profile
Inside the bottle.
Texture
Watery, lightweight toner to pat on with fingertips or a cotton pad
Format
Toner
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Size
8.45 fl oz / 250 ml
Key ingredients
Ingredient encyclopedia →- HeHeartleafBotanicals & ferments — ingredient guide
- HaHyaluronic acidHydrators — ingredient guide
- PaPanthenolHydrators — ingredient guide
- CaCentella asiaticaBarrier & repair — ingredient guide
- GlGlycerinHydrators — ingredient guide
What’s in it: Houttuynia cordata (heartleaf) water is the first ingredient, which Anua markets as 77% heartleaf, with betaine, glycerin, panthenol, centella asiatica and seven forms of hyaluronic acid; Anua cites its own testing showing a 14.52% drop in skin temperature after one use.
How to use
After cleansing, apply with a cotton pad or fingertips and gently pat it over the face; it can be used morning and night.
Free from (brand-stated)
- fragrance
Claims & certifications
- Fragrance-free
- Non-comedogenic
- Cruelty-free (brand-stated)
Full ingredient list (INCI)25 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand
- Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water,
- Water,
- 1,
- 2-Hexanediol,
- Glycerin,
- Betaine,
- Butylene Glycol,
- Isopentyldiol,
- Panthenol,
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer,
- Disodium EDTA,
- Tromethamine,
- Centella Asiatica Extract,
- Arctium Lappa Root Extract,
- Phellinus Linteus Extract,
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract,
- Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract,
- Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract,
- Sodium Hyaluronate,
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate,
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid,
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate,
- Hyaluronic Acid,
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer,
- Potassium Hyaluronate
Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.
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What people say
Straight from the source.
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4 verbatim quotes · 2 positive · 2 mixed
r/AsianBeautyPositive
also i've been loving is the anua heartleaf toner. i used to use the cosrx clarifying toner but i wanted to give my skin a break from exfoliants and the anua does a decent job at balancing everything out before i get on with the rest of my routine.
r/SkincareAddictsPositive
Anua77 Heartleaf toner is good for soothing sensitive skin.
r/AsianBeautyMixed
Anua Heartleaf 77% Toner – I like this more for hydration/soothing than expecting it to completely transform the skin.
r/AsianBeautyMixed
Anua Heartleaf toner, Roundlab Dokdo toner. They're pleasant enough if your skin is super reactive but for actual hydration I needed way too many layers to make a difference.
Price & value
Is it worth it?
Typical price
$23.00
for 8.45 fl oz / 250 ml
Per ounce
$2.72
DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury
About 62% less per ounce than the typical exfoliants & masks we review. Our value score: 8.3/10 for a mid-range pick.
Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.
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FAQ
Good questions.
Does the Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner exfoliate?
No. It is a soothing, hydrating toner with no exfoliating acids in its ingredient list; one Reddit user switched to it from a clarifying toner to give their skin a break from exfoliants.
Is it fragrance-free?
Yes. Anua lists it as fragrance-free, low-irritation and non-comedogenic, and no fragrance appears in the ingredient list.
How do I apply it?
Anua says to apply it after cleansing with a cotton pad or fingertips and gently pat it over the face, morning and night.
Is it really 77% heartleaf?
Anua markets it as 77% heartleaf, and Houttuynia cordata flower/leaf/stem water is the first ingredient listed. The current ingredient list on Anua's site also includes seven forms of hyaluronic acid.
Sources we checked (9)
- anua.com/products/heartleaf-77-soothing-toner
- anua.com/products/heartleaf-77-soothing-toner.json
- shop.tiktok.com/us/pdp/heartleaf-77-soothing-toner-by-anua-8-45-fl-oz-hydrating-korean-skincare/1729432875193635297
- reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/1w0kk1k/oily_acneprone_skin_people_what_hg/
- reddit.com/r/SkincareAddicts/comments/1wy4u8m/doesnt_matter_how_many_times_i_wash_my_face_in_a/
- reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/1pnbbnf/which_korean_skincare_products_was_worth_every/
- reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/1x1gdbv/whats_a_hyped_kbeautyjbeauty_product_that/
- youtube.com/watch?v=RvaVnuiKqlw
- youtube.com/watch?v=hS-bEqve86s
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