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Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner vs BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner: which is better?
The comparison comes down to a watery, redness-soothing feel versus lightweight hydration and a barrier-focused blend.
The quick answer
Depends what you need
- Rated about the same — 85 vs 85 nextscore
Anua is better suited to redness calming and weightless layering; BYOMA is better suited to lightweight hydration and niacinamide-free routines.
Choose Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner if
- you want a watery, weightless toner that may calm redness
- you value easy layering, even in multiple coats
Choose BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner if
- you want lightweight hydration and a barrier-focused blend
- your routine avoids niacinamide
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At a glance
| Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner | BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner |
|---|---|
| $0.08/ml | $0.10/ml |
| 85 · 65 verdicts | 85 · 166 verdicts |
| Centella/Cica both | Centella/Cica both |
What Reddit says
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
What Reddit likes
- 77% heartleaf water base; genuinely watery, weightless finish
- Calms redness without stinging for many tret users
- Layers cleanly; 2–3 coats stay lightweight
Watch out for
- Breaks out acne-prone users; some relegated it to body use
- Burning and red patches happen despite the soothing pitch
- Often feels like water with little visible payoff
BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner
What Reddit likes
- Lightweight hydration from polyglutamic acid and humectants
- Barrier-focused blend with centella, panthenol, and ceramide NP
- Niacinamide-free for routines avoiding that trigger
Watch out for
- Breakouts and clogged bumps show up for acne-prone users
- Gluconolactone can sting sensitized skin alongside tretinoin
- Can interfere with moisturizer or makeup layering
Compare full ingredient lists · 8 in common
In both · 8
- Water
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Panthenol
- Tromethamine
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate
Only in Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner · 16
- Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
- Betaine
- Isopentyldiol
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Disodium EDTA
- Arctium Lappa Root Extract
- Phellinus Linteus Extract
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
- Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
- Potassium Hyaluronate
Only in BYOMA Hydrating Milky Toner · 21
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
- Polyglutamic Acid
- Pullulan
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Xanthan Gum
- Gluconolactone
- Sphingolipids
- Sodium Citrate
- Beta-Glucan
- Tocopherol
- Ceramide NP
- Citric Acid
- Carbomer
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
- Symphytum Officinale Root Extract
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Sodium Phytate
- Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
- Cetearyl Glucoside