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Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad vs Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Pads

Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Pads scores 8.1/9.8 vs Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad at 6.2/9.8. Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Pads wins for active ingredients.

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Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad

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6.2

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Medicube

Collagen Niacinamide Pads

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8.1

Score comparison

Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Pads takes this one, winning 3 of 5 attributes.

Anua wins 0

Tied 2

Medicube wins 3

9.0

Anua

Medicube

Ingredient face-off

36% overlap

9Anua

8Shared

22Medicube

Only in Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad

1 unique

Citric Acid

Shared ingredients

8 in common

Water Glycerin Butylene Glycol 2-Hexanediol Panthenol Allantoin Sodium Hyaluronate Ethylhexylglycerin

Only in Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Pads

14 unique

Niacinamide Propanediol Hydrolyzed Collagen Dipropylene Glycol Adenosine Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Tromethamine Disodium Edta+4 more

Why Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Pads comes out ahead

Where Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Pads really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 6.2 compared to Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad's 2.0. Its formula features Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Adenosine in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.

Ingredient Transparency is another area of separation. Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Pads scores 8.8 here versus 6.3 for Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.

Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Pads brings Niacinamide, Allantoin, and Adenosine as actives, while anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad relies on Allantoin. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.

Best for your skin type

Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Pads is better if you have

Sensitive skin — the low-irritation formula keeps things gentle
Dry or dehydrated skin that craves moisture, thanks to Butylene Glycol
Anyone who prefers clean, well-vetted formulations

Value comparison

At budget pricing with a score of 6.2, Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad is a decent pick. Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Pads sits at the mid-range level with a 8.1 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.

Our verdict

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Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Pads wins this comparison with a meaningfully stronger ingredient profile and overall score.

6.2Anua

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8.1Medicube

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad or Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Pads?

Based on ingredient analysis, Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Pads scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.

Do Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad and Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Pads share ingredients?

Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.

What's the main difference between Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad and Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Pads?

The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.

Full analysis: Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad→Full analysis: Medicube Collagen Niacinamide Pads→

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