Anua Heartleaf Guide: Which Heartleaf Product Is Right for You?
Anua's Heartleaf line is one of the most popular in the Gulf for calming redness and breakouts. Here is what each product does.
Heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata) is a plant used in Korean skincare for calming redness, soothing breakouts and balancing oily skin. Anua built its reputation on it, and the Heartleaf line is now one of the most searched K-beauty ranges in the UAE.
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
The product that made Anua famous. Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil (Original/Mild) — Original 200 ml melts sunscreen and makeup and helps loosen blackheads. The Mild version suits sensitive skin.
Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad
Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad 160 ml is a quick, soothing toner step with gentle exfoliation. Swipe one over the face morning or night, or leave it on red areas for a few minutes.
Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule
Anua HeartLeaf 80% Soothing Ampoule 30 ml is the concentrated treatment step: a light serum for irritation, sensitised skin and post-breakout redness.
Heartleaf creams and lotion
- Anua Heartleaf 70% Daily Lotion 200 ml: a light lotion for oily skin in summer.
- Anua Heartleaf 70% Soothing Cream 100 ml: comforting daily cream.
- Anua HeartLeaf 70% Intense Calming Cream 50 ml: richer, for irritated or AC-dried skin.
Heartleaf cleansers and masks
Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 150 ml is the second cleanse for oily skin, and Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Sheet Mask 1 Sheet Mask is an easy calming treat after sun exposure.
A full Heartleaf routine
Evening: cleansing oil, deep cleansing foam, 77% clear pad, 80% ampoule, soothing cream.
Morning: water rinse, clear pad, ampoule, daily lotion, then SPF such as Anua Zero-Cast Moisturizing Finish Sunscreen 50 ml.
Heartleaf also appears in Abib's calming range, for example Abib Heartleaf Spot Pad Calming Touch 80 Pads. Shop more in K-beauty for Redness & Sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
What is Anua Heartleaf good for?
Heartleaf is used to calm redness and irritation, soothe breakouts and balance oily skin. It suits sensitive, oily and acne-prone skin types.
Which Anua cleansing oil should I buy, Original or Mild?
Original suits most skin, including oily skin with blackheads. Mild is gentler and better for sensitive or easily irritated skin.
