Gentle Soothing Starter DuoAnua Gentle Soothing Starter Duo, Heartleaf Toner and Azelaic Acid Serum

Two steps that work in sequence

The toner goes on first to hydrate, tone and help balance the skin's pH, preparing it for the serum that follows. The brand also suggests the pair as a prep routine before make-up for a glowy, glass-skin look.

A heartleaf toner

The toner is made with a high concentration of heartleaf extract, an ingredient chosen for its calming feel, so it suits skin that is easily unsettled or feels sensitive.

An azelaic acid serum

The serum contains 10% azelaic acid with wheat and barley extracts to hydrate and help balance skin. Anua describes it as calming for redness caused by dryness rather than redness linked to any disease, and notes it is especially suited to acne-prone skin.

How to use

After cleansing, apply the heartleaf toner as the first step of your routine, then follow with the azelaic acid serum. Use morning and evening, avoiding the eye area.

Before you choose

This is a cosmetic set and is not a treatment for rosacea, acne or any skin condition. For external use only. If irritation occurs, stop using it. Korean-market product: packaging may show Korean text.

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