1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Hydration
Anua
Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water
face micellar water
Anua
Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water
face micellar water
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
48%
Combination (dry)
48%
Balanced
76%
Combination (oily)
94%
Oily
94%
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12
Ingredients
4
Benefits
2
Actives
A cleansing water with a low pH formula and the power of micellar water, experience the lightness of water.
Key Insights
Benefits
4
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing
Active Ingredients
2
AHA
Vitamin B5 (panthenol)
Full Ingredients
12 total
About Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water
Overview
Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water is a watery-light micellar water from Anua, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 12 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Propanediol, Panthenol and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
What the formula does
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Propanediol, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Water.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract and Tocopherol.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Where it fits in a routine
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No fragrance or declared allergens
- No essential oils
- No drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- Strong humectant content for hydration
- No common irritants flagged in the list
- No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
May suit
- Balanced skin
Less suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
Sensitive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
-
Hydration 5 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Anti-Aging 3 ingredients
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
-
Soothing 3 ingredients
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
-
Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
Hydration
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
Anti-Aging
Soothing
Panthenol
Vitamin B5 (panthenol)
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
Hydration
Soothing
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
Hydration
Citric Acid
AHA
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
Hydration
Anti-Aging
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Soothing
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
High
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
Low
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
None
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
None
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
Moderate
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
Low
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Active and supporting ingredients
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Active ingredients (2)
- Panthenol · 1–5%
- Citric Acid · under 1%
Supporting ingredients (10)
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Water
Propanediol
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
1,2-hexanediol
Dipropylene Glycol
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
Sodium Citrate
Squalane
Tocopherol
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Fragrance-free
- Essential-oil-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
- Oil-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Treat
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
- Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
- Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- No ingredient here is a recognised food source for malassezia.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 12 ingredients on the label.
4
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
2
Active
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
2
Chelator
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
2
pH adjuster
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
2
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
1
Antioxidant
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
1
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
1
Plant extract
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
1
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 30–80%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Hydration
3 scientific references
- Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
- Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
- Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent, Solvent
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
Hydration
4 scientific references
- PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
- SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
- Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Surfactant
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, decanoates (1:1) (4 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent, Solvent
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Plant extract
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
Anti-Aging
Soothing
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Active
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
Hydration
Soothing
7 scientific references
- The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
- The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
- Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
- American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
Hydration
5 scientific references
- PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
- Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
- International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
- Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
- Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Active, Chelator, pH adjuster
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Chelator, pH adjuster
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Trisodium citrate
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
Hydration
Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
- Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
- ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
- Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
- The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
- Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
- Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
- Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
- Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
- Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Antioxidant
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Soothing
4 scientific references
- Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
- Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
- Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
- Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
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Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water?
WATER, PROPANEDIOL, POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, SQUALANE, TOCOPHEROL.
What are the active ingredients in Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water?
PANTHENOL, CITRIC ACID.
How do I use Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water?
01 Dispense an appropriate amount onto a cotton pad to fully saturate it. 02 Gently wipe from the inside to the outside of the face with the cotton pad. 03 For colored makeup, press and hold for a few seconds before wiping. 04 Rinse with lukewarm water if necessary. *This is a no-rinse product that does not require washing with water, but depending on your cleansing habits, lightly rinse with lukewarm water if necessary.
What skin types is Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Is Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water good for sensitive skin?
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Is Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water fungal acne safe?
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
Can I use Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water fragrance free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Does Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water?
Use it morning and evening, first step.
How many ingredients does Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water have?
It lists 12 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water?
Anua, a brand based in Korea.