Red skin is unhappy skin. Whether a byproduct of breakouts, rosacea, hyperpigmentation or hormones, soothing irritated skin back to a health can be arduous. Luckily, there’s ANUA’s Heartleaf Soothing Toner (originally $23, now $20), a K-beauty staple (it’s the number-one facial toner in Korean drugstores) that’s making waves across social media and the U.S. skin-care market. Videos showcasing the Heartleaf Soothing Toner in action has millions of views on TikTok and it boasts over 4,600 five-star reviews on Amazon.
The Heartleaf Soothing Toner relieves redness, balances skins pH levels, soothes dryness and lessens irritation thanks to a high concentration of its titular ingredient, heartleaf extract. This under-the-radar herb is a go-to ingredient for products that aim to calm skin and quell inflammation. ANUA’s formula also includes botanical and fruit extracts that deliver long-lasting hydration.
Plus, as the first step in your skin-care routine, it’ll enhance the absorption of serums, ampoules and moisturizers so your skin will drink up all the benefits to come.
Shoppers with sensitive skin know the struggles that come with constantly trying to soothe redness, and they especially love this K-beauty toner. “I have very dry, sensitive skin and this has worked so well for me,” said one fan who said it’s “worth the hype.” Another called it “liquid gold” for erasing redness overnight. A third said “within two days” their “redness” from psoriasis was “so much better.” Shoppers also heaped praise for its moisturizing effects. “This toner really helps trap in hydration,” commented one user. It “soothes and moisturizes like nothing else,” wrote another. On the whole, one user said they see “drastic changes” in their skin tone and pore size. Another raved, “I see a huge change in my face only after a few days.”
