Anua's Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam delivers a thorough, non-stripping cleanse, utilizing heartleaf and quercetin to calm skin while addressing pore congestion.

What It Is

This is a foaming cleanser designed for those who want a deep clean feeling, especially with concerns about oiliness and congested pores, but without the tight, dry aftermath common with many Korean deep cleansers. Unlike a typical foaming cleanser focused solely on sebum control, such as Innisfree Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam, Anua integrates soothing ingredients like heartleaf extract, making it a gentler yet effective option for maintaining clear pores. It targets daily impurities and light makeup.

Key Ingredients

• Heartleaf (Houttuynia Cordata) Extract: Known for its calming properties, it helps reduce skin irritation and redness, commonly found in Korean formulations for sensitive or troubled skin.
• Quercetin: A bioflavonoid, it offers antioxidant benefits and supports skin's barrier function, complementing heartleaf's soothing effects.
• Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid: These are fatty acids that, when combined with potassium hydroxide, create the soap base for the cleansing foam, efficiently emulsifying oils and impurities.
• Glycerin: A humectant that draws moisture into the skin, preventing excessive dryness during the cleansing process.

Anua balances effective cleansing agents, fatty acids and potassium hydroxide, with calming ingredients like heartleaf and quercetin to mitigate potential irritation. It avoids harsh sulfates and is formulated at a higher pH, typical for foaming cleansers but buffered by humectants and soothers.

Who It's For

How To Use

1. When in routine: First cleansing step in AM, second cleansing step, after oil cleanse, in PM.
2. How much: A pea-sized amount.
3. How to apply: Lather with water into a rich foam in palms, then gently massage onto damp face for 30-60 seconds.
4. What to layer next: A hydrating toner or essence.
5. Frequency: Daily, AM and/or PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this cleansing foam suitable for removing makeup?

It can remove light makeup and sunscreen effectively as a second cleanse. For heavy or waterproof makeup, an oil or balm cleanser is recommended first.

Will this cleanser strip my skin and make it feel tight?

While it deeply cleanses, the inclusion of glycerin and heartleaf extract helps to minimize the stripped feeling often associated with foaming cleansers. It aims for a clean, refreshed finish, not dryness.

What is the pH level of this cleanser?

Like many traditional foaming cleansers, it is formulated at a higher, alkaline pH to effectively break down sebum and impurities. However, the soothing ingredients help to balance this.

Can I use this product if I have fungal acne?

Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid are fatty acids. While some fatty acids can be problematic for fungal acne, these are present in a cleansing formulation where they are rinsed off. Generally, it appears unlikely to exacerbate fungal acne, but always patch test.

Pairs Well With

After cleansing, follow with a hydrating, slightly acidic toner, like Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner, to rebalance skin's pH. A lightweight serum containing niacinamide or green tea extract would further address pore concerns and sebum regulation. Finish with a non-comedogenic gel or cream moisturizer to seal in hydration.