Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner — Reddit Reviews
by Anua
Updated November 10, 2026
77% heartleaf calms redness with weightless hydration; acne-prone skin may break out.
What the community says
A watery 77% heartleaf toner with panthenol, glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, and multiple hyaluronic acids, built as a soothing first layer. It suits redness-prone, dehydrated routines, but acne-prone or highly reactive users report breakouts and burning.
What this means for you
Backed by 28 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 5 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- 77% heartleaf; quick redness relief
- Water-light hydration without greasy residue
- Layers easily two or three times
Watch out for
- Breakouts are a recurring complaint
- Can burn severely on compromised skin
- Often feels like basic hydration without acne or texture results
Product details
Use caution
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
What TikTok says
From 4 TikTok videos
Creators are split on this toner: one rates it 6/10 as super easy but with many alternatives, while another calls it great for soothing yet a waste because it won't reduce oil production 12. Several creators say it suits acne-prone or sensitive skin, calling it gentle, lightweight, and best for acne-prone skin 34. One creator says the toner helps balance skin and even out skin tone 3.
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What the science says
Centella, also called cica, has evidence for redness and irritation that is not proven yet, with only two studies so far 1. The one study that tested it directly found it reduced redness more than a placebo after laser treatment, and it also improved crusting and overall skin appearance 1. Because that single direct test is so limited, these findings are thin and should be read cautiously 1.
- Centella/Cica for redness/irritation Not proven yet · 2 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
How we grade researchFull ingredient list · 24
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner ingredients
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
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 156 mentions across 28 threads
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner on Reddit, in one place — 28 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 5 more, summarized.
“AM: Prequel gleanser, Anua heartleaf toner”
Positive
“PM: ... Anua toner or Medicube zero pore pad”
Positive
“I really didn’t change my skincare routine to get rid of the acne.”
Positive
“I bought my sister the heartleaf toner from the A brand”
Cautionary
“her face became so red”
Cautionary
“and multiple pimples appeared.”
Cautionary
“Other products I use- red anua txa serum, haruharu wonder eye cream, haruharu wonder barrier cream, anua 77 toner”
Mentioned
“I have dry acne prone skin!”
Mentioned
“I need all of these products!”
Mentioned
“Anua Heartleaf 77% + Hyaluron Soothing Toner”
Positive
“AM ... Anua Heartleaf 77% + Hyaluron Soothing Toner”
Positive
“PM ... Anua Heartleaf 77% + Hyaluron Soothing Toner”
Positive
“I have extremely sensitive skin and I love their 77+ heartleaf toner and their niacinamide serum”
Positive
“I'm an extremely oily, hormonal acne girl and their Heartleaf toner is a HG.”
Positive
“I avoided the cleansers and Heartleaf toner for the same reason but... many do well with the cleansers and Heartleaf Toner.”
Positive
“routine for the last 2 months:”
Positive
“Anua 77 toner”
Positive
“ivermectin on rosacea areas”
Positive
Dupes & Alternatives
Often paired with
Products Redditors use alongside this one
Skin1004
Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule
Mentioned together in 8 threads
“For toner/serum, Anua heartleaf 77 toner and the Skin1004 centella ampoule are both super light and I've never seen anyone break out from them. Good starting point.”