Heartleaf is the everyday name commonly used for Houttuynia cordata, a botanical ingredient that appears in several Korean skincare products. You may see it in cleansers, toners and treatment products, particularly in routines built around a fresh, comfortable feel.
It is not a replacement for a complete routine or professional care for a persistent skin condition. Think of it as one possible ingredient family to explore, then choose the product format that solves a practical routine need.
Choose the format before the ingredient story
The same ingredient can appear in products with very different jobs:
- Cleansing oil: used as the first step of an evening double cleanse to loosen make-up, sunscreen and surface oil.
- Toner: a light hydration step after cleansing, before serums and moisturiser.
- Peeling gel: an occasional exfoliating step, not an everyday substitute for gentle cleansing.
Start with the format that makes sense for your current routine rather than buying every product in a matching range.
Three Heartleaf options at BeautyBreeze
ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil is an evening first-cleanse option. Follow it with a water-based cleanser if you are double cleansing, especially after make-up or water-resistant sunscreen.
ANUA Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner is a toner step for after cleansing. Apply with clean hands or a cotton pad, then follow with the rest of your routine as needed.
ANUA Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel is the occasional exfoliating-format option. Introduce it cautiously and avoid combining it with several other new exfoliating or retinoid products on the same evening.
A simple Heartleaf routine
- Cleanse gently. In the evening, use a cleansing oil first only when you need to remove make-up or sunscreen.
- Apply a toner if it adds useful hydration or comfort to your routine.
- Use one targeted serum or treatment, if desired.
- Finish with moisturiser. In the morning, apply sunscreen as the final skincare step.
For product ideas by category, explore ANUA skincare in Ireland, oil cleansers, toners and the sensitive-skin collection.
How Heartleaf relates to Centella
Heartleaf and Centella are different botanical ingredients, even though they often appear in similarly pared-back routines. If you are comparing them, our Centella skincare guide explains the basics of cica and how it can fit into a routine. Focus on the full formula and the product format, not the ingredient name alone.
Introduce new products slowly
Patch-test unfamiliar formulas and add one new product at a time. That makes it easier to notice what works for you and what does not. If you are building a routine around breakouts or visible congestion, our simple acne-prone skincare routine provides a gentle starting structure. For cleanser basics, see our guide to low-pH cleansers.
Daily sunscreen still matters, whatever ingredients you choose. Find a format that suits your skin in our Korean sunscreen guide.