How do you use ANUA Heartleaf Cleansing Oil?

It is an oil cleanser, so it goes on before any water touches your face — the part people most often get wrong. The full sequence sits in How To Use above. The step worth slowing down for is the emulsifying one: once the oil has loosened makeup and sunscreen, wetting your fingertips turns it milky, and that milkiness is what carries everything away instead of leaving a film behind. Finish with your usual foaming or gel wash.

Does ANUA cleansing oil remove makeup and sunscreen?

Yes. ANUA positions the oil to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, sebum and impurities in the first cleansing step. Give the oil time to move across dry skin before emulsifying, especially around the hairline and sides of the nose. For stubborn areas, keep pressure light and make sure the product is fully emulsified before rinsing.

Does the original ANUA Heartleaf Cleansing Oil contain fragrance?

Yes. The current ingredient list for the original Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil includes Fragrance. ANUA sells a separate Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild, which is labeled fragrance-free and uses a different formula. If scent or fragrance is a deciding factor, check that the product name says Mild before ordering.

Can oily or breakout-prone skin use this cleansing oil?

ANUA describes this oil as non-comedogenic and designed for breakout-prone skin. Still, an oil cleanser is not a promise that every complexion will love it. Emulsify thoroughly, follow with a water-based cleanser, and stop using it if persistent discomfort or new congestion appears. The fragranced original may not be every sensitive routine's first choice.

Can I use ANUA Heartleaf Cleansing Oil every day?

You can use it on evenings when you need to remove makeup, sunscreen or a heavier layer of buildup. Daily use is not a requirement if a simpler cleanse is enough that day. Keep the massage gentle, rinse thoroughly, and let how your skin feels after cleansing guide how often it earns a place in your routine.

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ANUA

ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 200ml

First cleanse
Lightweight oil
Milky rinse
Plant oils

ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 200ml

200ml ·$15.99 USD

First cleanse

Lightweight oil

Milky rinse

Plant oils

PRODUCT DETAILS

ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil is a lightweight first cleanse for the end of the day, especially when makeup, sunscreen and excess oil need a more thorough rinse. Massage it over a dry face, then add water: the clear oil turns milky and rinses away without leaving a heavy finish. Follow with a water-based cleanser to complete your double cleanse.

The formula uses oil-soluble cleansing agents to loosen oily residue before water is introduced. Heartleaf extract sits alongside sunflower, macadamia, olive, jojoba and grape seed oils, while the emulsifying base helps the mixture lift cleanly from skin. It does contain added fragrance, so this is the original scented formula rather than the separate Mild version.

This format can suit normal, combination, oily or dry skin when a first cleanse feels useful. Keep the massage light and brief; more rubbing is not a shortcut to clearer-looking pores. If your skin is easily bothered by fragrance or simply prefers a shorter ingredient list, compare the Mild version before choosing. A good cleanse should feel complete, not like a dare.

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Key Ingredients

Fresh Houttuynia cordata stems with heart-shaped leaves and a white-bracted flower spike on a blush-pink background.

Heartleaf

A botanical popular in K-beauty; human evidence is limited and formula-specific.

Golden oil pours into a glossy pool on a warm ivory surface, with soft highlights, a gentle shadow and ample negative space.

Jojoba Oil

A wax-ester-rich seed oil used to condition skin and hair; direct human evidence for acne, barrier repair or other treatment claims is limited and formula-specific.

A translucent amber membrane curves across a low coral frame, casting a golden shadow on a pale blush surface, with a lavender tile behind.

Vitamin E

A Vitamin E family used for formula antioxidant support or conditioning—with evidence that depends on the exact form.

Real Results

21.6%Reduction in measured blackhead count after one use²
22.8%Reduction in measured sebum levels after four weeks¹
17.4%Reduction in measured oil levels after four weeks¹
95%Agreed the product cleansed effectively and felt gentle³
90%Agreed blackheads and sebum looked improved with consistent use³

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Front view of a square clear pump bottle filled with pale yellow oil against a charcoal-gray background.

Concerns & Benefits

Your Concerns

1
Enlarged Pores
Pores that look more noticeable when sunscreen, makeup and sebum collect around the T-zone.
2
Oiliness
A shiny, coated feeling that builds through the day and calls for a careful first cleanse.

How To Use

1With dry hands and a dry face, dispense two or three pumps into your palm. Spread the oil gently across the face in small circular motions, paying attention to areas where makeup or sunscreen tends to linger.
2Add a little lukewarm water and keep massaging briefly as the oil turns milky. Rinse thoroughly until the surface feels free of oil and dissolved residue.
3Use it as the first step of an evening double cleanse, then follow with a water-based cleanser. Avoid hard scrubbing, and stop if the product causes persistent discomfort.

Four illustrated cleansing steps beside a tilted pump bottle pouring pale oil on a white background.

Frequently asked questions

What does ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil do?

It is an oil-based first cleanser made to loosen makeup, sunscreen, sebum and daily residue before you wash with a water-based cleanser. Its lightweight texture spreads over dry skin, then emulsifies when water is added. Think of it as the opening step of an evening double cleanse, not the only wash for every routine.

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ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 200ml

ANUA

ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 200ml

First cleanse
Lightweight oil
Milky rinse
Plant oils

ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 200ml

200ml ·$15.99 USD

First cleanse

Lightweight oil

Milky rinse

Plant oils

PRODUCT DETAILS

Learn more

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A first cleanse that makes quick work of oily residue, then turns milky so the routine feels easy to finish.

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