
About this product
A K-beauty cleansing oil formulated with heartleaf extract, designed to remove makeup, sunscreen, and oil-based impurities as the first step of a double cleanse.
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyl Avocadate, Fragrance, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
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10 experts · Strong agreementWhat the gurus are saying
Experts split sharply on this one. Dermatologists and beauty pros who endorsed it praise how well it breaks down makeup and sunscreen, with heartleaf's anti-inflammatory properties and oils like hoaba seed that cleanse without clogging pores, though the viral claim about extracting sebaceous filaments hasn't panned out for most who tried it. However, several people report skin irritation, burning sensations, and unexpected breakouts in unusual spots, particularly those with sensitive skin or a tendency toward fragrance reactions; the medicinal scent is polarizing. Others find it simply does the job of a standard cleansing oil, no better than cheaper alternatives, and not worth the price. Those considering it may want to patch-test first, especially if they have reactive or fragrance-sensitive skin.
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A K-beauty cleansing oil formulated with heartleaf extract, designed to remove makeup, sunscreen, and oil-based impurities as the first step of a double cleanse.
The gurus are split. 5 of the 10 gurus give it their stamp of approval while 4 would skip it, which lands it in the middle at a Guru Score of 63%.
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil holds a Guru Score of 63%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 10 independent expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil is generally suited to oily skin and acne-prone skin.
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