Morning routine, face freshly washed, skin still damp. This is the step that comes next, applied with a cotton pad or pressed in with clean hands before the rest of your products go on.
The bottle contains 250ml (8.45 fl.oz.) of ANUA Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner, a watery, lightweight formula built around heartleaf extract at 77% of the formula. It is balanced to pH 5.5. The product is vegan and cruelty free.
- Volume: 250ml / 8.45 fl.oz.
- Key ingredient: 77% heartleaf extract
- pH: 5.5
- Vegan, cruelty free
A note on where it sits in a routine: this is a first-step toner, so it goes on after cleansing and before serums, ampoules and moisturisers, rather than after them. Close the cap fully between uses and keep the bottle out of direct sunlight and away from heat. The wide-mouth format works with cotton pads if that is how you prefer to apply toner.
For application, dispense a small amount onto a cotton pad and sweep across the face in light, outward strokes, or pour a few drops directly into your palms and press them gently into the skin until absorbed. Either method works, and the choice mostly comes down to personal preference and how your skin feels on a given day. The watery consistency means it absorbs quickly, so you can move on to the next step in your routine within a minute or so rather than waiting for a heavier product to settle.
The 250ml bottle is a generous size that should last several months with daily use, making it worth comparing against smaller formats if you are deciding between options. When looking at toners in this category, the percentage of the headline ingredient matters, as does the pH value, since a formula close to skin's natural range tends to sit more comfortably in a layered routine. Store the bottle upright in a cool, dry place away from direct light. This toner suits those who prefer a lightweight first step and want something that layers cleanly without leaving any tackiness before subsequent products are applied.
