Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil ingredients, decoded

What Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.

Anua
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
어성초 포어 컨트롤 클렌징 오일
What the brand says it does

A lightweight cleansing oil with heartleaf extract that dissolves makeup, sunscreen and buildup, then emulsifies into a milk when rinsed.

22ingredients
0key ingredients
1worth knowing

What it targets

  • Barrier repairHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
  • AntioxidantTocopherol
  • SoothingHouttuynia Cordata Extract

Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.

Worth knowing

  • Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.

What most of it is made of

  1. Ethylhexyl PalmitateEmollient
  2. Sorbeth-30 TetraoleateEmulsifier
  3. Sorbitan SesquioleateEmulsifier
  4. Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEmollient
  5. Butyl AvocadateEmollient

We couldn’t find a marker ingredient (such as phenoxyethanol) to place the 1% line.

Full ingredient list, decoded (22)
1Ethylhexyl Palmitate에틸헥실팔미테이트Emollient ester with a smooth feel.Emollient
2Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate솔베스-30테트라올리에이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
3Sorbitan Sesquioleate솔비탄세스퀴올리에이트Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed.Emulsifier
4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드Light, non-greasy emollient made from coconut oil fatty acids.Emollient
5Butyl Avocadate부틸아보카데이트Emollient that softens skin and helps the formula spread.Emollient
6Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside.Fragrance
7Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil해바라기씨오일Linoleic-acid-rich oil that supports the skin barrier.Plant oil
8Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil마카다미아씨오일Nourishing nut oil.Plant oil
9Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil올리브오일Rich, oleic-acid-heavy oil; nourishing but heavy for oily skin.Plant oil
10Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil호호바씨오일Liquid wax similar to skin sebum; lightweight and stable.Plant oil
11Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil포도씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin.Plant oil
12Caprylyl Glycol카프릴릴글라이콜Humectant with preservative-boosting action.Preservative
13Ethylhexylglycerin에틸헥실글리세린Preservative booster, usually paired with phenoxyethanol.Preservative
14Curcuma Longa Root Extract울금뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
15Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract인도멀구슬나무꽃추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
16Tocopherol토코페롤Vitamin E. Antioxidant that also protects oils in the formula from going rancid.Antioxidant
17Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract인도멀구슬나무잎추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
18Houttuynia Cordata Extract약모밀추출물Heartleaf (dokdami): soothing botanical popular in Korean toners.Plant extract
19Corallina Officinalis Extract참산호말추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
20Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract인도멀구슬나무껍질추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract
21Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil드럼스틱씨오일Plant oil that softens and nourishes dry skin.Plant oil
22Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract홀리바질잎추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning.Plant extract

Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.

Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.