Comparison between COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner vs. Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner

Find out which product is better for your skin.

11 Ingredients 21

1
Water
1
Houttuynia Cordata (Tsi) Extract
2
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water
2
Water
3
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water
3
1,2-Hexanediol
4
Butylene Glycol
4
Glycerin
5
1,2-Hexanediol
5
Betaine
6
Sodium Lactate
6
Panthenol
7
Glycolic Acid
7
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
8
Betaine Salicylate
8
Portulaca Oleracea (Green Purslane) Extract
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Uniqueness7 out of 11
63.6%
Uniqueness17 out of 21
81.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
3 out of 11
27%
chemical
7 out of 11
64%
natural
11 out of 21
52%
chemical
7 out of 21
33%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#41,2-Hexanediol#5Sodium Lactate#6Allantoin#9Panthenol#10
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#7Allantoin#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#9Glycolic Acid#7
Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
1,2-Hexanediol#3Glycerin#4Betaine#5Panthenol#6Butylene Glycol#9Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#11
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#11

Detailed view

COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner vs. Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Houttuynia Cordata (Tsi) Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 2

#2Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#2Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 3

#3Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#31,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

Position 4

#4Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 5

#51,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

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#5Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Betaine is used a lot in “organic” skincare products. It is a good moisturizer that not only hydrates the skin but also strengthens the cell membrane. This helps to lower the water loss over time. It also softens the skin and reduces irritation and redness. It’s often used at a 3-5% concentration depending on the product.

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