A great skincare routine starts with a great cleanse — and this is one of the best first-step cleansers we've come across.
The Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil is built around the brand's signature heartleaf extract (Houttuynia Cordata), which brings its well-established soothing and anti-inflammatory properties to the first and most important step of your routine. Rather than stripping the skin, its non-comedogenic formula uses plant-based oils — including jojoba, olive, and grape seed — to effectively lift impurities while leaving skin refreshed and hydrated YesStyle, not tight or dry.
The formula melts away sunscreen, makeup, sebum, and daily grime cleanly and efficiently. Apply to dry skin, massage in, then add a little water — the oil emulsifies into a milky texture that rinses away without residue, taking everything with it. It's the ideal first step in a double cleanse, leaving skin genuinely clean and comfortable rather than compromised.
The non-comedogenic formula is safe for acne-prone and sensitive skin Inspa, and the lightweight texture won't sit heavily on the face or leave any oily film behind. Vitamin E (Tocopherol) and turmeric extract add antioxidant support, while the broader botanical blend keeps the formula gentle and skin-friendly throughout.
Straightforward, effective, and kind to skin. Exactly what a cleansing oil should be.
WHY WE CARRY THIS
We needed a cleansing oil that could sit confidently next to the rest of the Anua lineup — and this does exactly that. It does its job without any fuss: it removes everything, rinses clean, and leaves skin feeling like skin, not like it's just been scrubbed.
The emulsification is satisfying in a way that's hard to explain until you try it. You massage in the oil, add a little water, and it turns milky and lifts off cleanly — no greasy residue, no tight feeling, nothing left behind. For a first-step cleanser, that's the entire brief, and it nails it.
It also pairs naturally with the other Anua products we carry. If you're already using the Heartleaf Calming Cream or the PDRN serum, starting the routine with this makes sense — same philosophy, same skin-first approach.
Good cleansing oil is the most underrated step in a skincare routine. This is a great one.
| Product Name | Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil |
| Size | 200ml |
| Skin Type | All skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone |
| Key Ingredients | Heartleaf Extract (Houttuynia Cordata), Jojoba Oil, Olive Fruit Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Macadamia Oil, Moringa Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Turmeric Root Extract |
| Key Benefits | Deep cleansing, makeup and SPF removal, pore decongestion, soothing, non-stripping hydration |
| Non-Comedogenic | Yes |
| Paraben-Free | Yes |
| Silicone-Free | Yes |
| Sulfate-Free | Yes |
| How to Use | Apply 2–3 pumps to dry hands and massage over dry face. Add water to emulsify, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Use as the first step of a double cleanse |
| Origin | South Korea |