1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
2-Ethylhexyl stearate
Hydration
Anua
Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild
face oil cleanser
Anua
Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild
face oil cleanser
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
92%
Combination (dry)
92%
Balanced
78%
Combination (oily)
48%
Oily
48%
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12
Ingredients
4
Benefits
0
Actives
A lightweight oil cleanser formulated for sensitive skin, effectively rids skin of impurities while leaving refreshed and hydrated finish.
Key Insights
Benefits
4
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing
Full Ingredients
12 total
About Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild
Overview
Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild is a rich oil cleanser 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 rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate and Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, 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 Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride and Triethylhexanoin.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract and Tocopherol.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Dry and Combination (dry) skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily 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 barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. 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, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
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 drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- Strong humectant content for hydration
- No common irritants flagged in the list
Things to know
- Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
- 5 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
May suit
- Balanced skin
Less suitable for
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily 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
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Hydration 6 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 2 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.
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Hydration
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Hydration
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Propane-1,2,3-triyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Hydration
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
Anti-Aging
Hydration
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
Anti-Aging
Soothing
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Hydration
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
None
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
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Fragrance-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
Contains
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Essential oils
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
-
Facial oils
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
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)
- 5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
- 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
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
2
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
2
Surfactant
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
1
Antioxidant
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
1
Plant extract
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
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
- 10–40%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
2-Ethylhexyl stearate
Hydration
2 scientific references
- PubChem, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
- CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed Novembe 2021, ePublication
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Surfactant
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sorbitol-.omega.-hydroxy-, tetraoleate (30 mol EO average molar ratio)
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Hydration
2 scientific references
- Engineering in Life Sciences, March 2019, pages 370-388
- International Journal of Toxicology, Nov-Dec 2015, pages 61S-73S
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
Hydration
5 scientific references
- International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
- Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
- International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
- Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
- Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Propane-1,2,3-triyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Hydration
2 scientific references
- CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, February 2018, pages 1-40
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowering tops and leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Emollient
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
Anti-Aging
Hydration
4 scientific references
- Pediatric Dermatology, August 2018, ePublication; and January-February 2013, pages 42-50
- Chemicke Zvesti, May 2018, pages 2, 607-2, 615
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
- Dermatology, October 2014, pages 230-239
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Plant extract
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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
- Emollient, Solvent
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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
- 1–3%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Surfactant
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sorbitan, (Z)-9-octadecenoate (2:3)
- 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 Pore Cleansing Oil Mild?
ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE, SORBETH-30 TETRAOLEATE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, ISODODECANE, WATER, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, TOCOPHEROL.
How do I use Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild?
01 Take 2-3 pumps of cleansing oil onto dry hands. 02 Gently smooth and roll over your dry face. 03 Wet your face to emulsify the cleansing oil and remove makeup residue, excess oil, dirt, sebum and dead skin cells. 04 Rinse thoroughly with water. 05 Don’t forget to wash off all oil residues by using a water-based cleanser.
What skin types is Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry) skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Is Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild 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 Pore Cleansing Oil Mild fungal acne safe?
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Can I use Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild 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 Pore Cleansing Oil Mild fragrance free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Does Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild contain essential oils?
Yes — it contains Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil.
Is Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild?
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 Pore Cleansing Oil Mild?
Use it morning and evening, first step.
How many ingredients does Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild have?
It lists 12 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild?
Anua, a brand based in Korea.