What is heartleaf in skincare?

Heartleaf is Houttuynia cordata extract, a Korean botanical used to soothe, calm and balance oily or sensitive skin.

Which brand made heartleaf famous?

Anua, whose Heartleaf 77 Toner and Pore Cleansing Oil became international best-sellers.

Heartleaf (Houttuynia Cordata)

The short answer

Heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata) is a soothing, calming extract that blew up internationally thanks to Anua's Heartleaf line — great for oily, sensitive and breakout-prone skin. Here are the best heartleaf products by international reviews.

How we rank: ordered by verified international review counts from Olive Young Global, read against each product's ingredient list. Percentages are what reviewers picked — we can tell you what they liked, not that it will suit you. Updated 2026-09-03.

What heartleaf does

Soothes troubled skin — Calms redness and irritation, especially on reactive skin.
Balances oily skin — A gentle choice for oily, breakout-prone types.
Antioxidant-rich — Helps defend against daily environmental stress.

Best K-beauty with heartleaf

Judged on the ingredient list. Review numbers are context, not a verdict — they say what buyers liked, which is not the same as what will suit you.

1
Anua
Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 150ml (+25ml)
아누아 어성초 피지쏙 모공 폼 150ml 2입
★4.8$13/ ₩21,990
BHA · contains essential oils · rated by buyers above 97% of cleansers
A heartleaf cleansing foam with a touch of BHA — the wash I use when my combo skin needs pores kept in check without stripping.
BHA
2
Anua
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 200mL
아누아 어성초 포어 컨트롤 클렌징오일 200ml 2입
★4.6$28/ ₩24,090
Contains a pore-clogging ingredient · 1,970 international reviews
Anua's heartleaf cleansing oil, the one I keep in double supply for melting off sunscreen while keeping my pores calm.
3
Anua
Anua Heartleaf 77 Hyaluronic Soothing Lotion 200ml
아누아 어성초 77 히알루론산 수분 진정 로션 200ml
★4.8$32/ ₩20,810
No fragrance, alcohol, or essential oils · rated by buyers above 91% of toners
A fragrance-free heartleaf emulsion that layers hydration without any heaviness.
Fragrance-free
4
goodal
goodal Heartleaf Calming Moisture Sun Cream 50mL 1+1 Special Set
구달 맑은 어성초 진정 수분 선크림 50ml
★4.8$24/ ₩16,990
No fragrance, alcohol, or essential oils · rated by buyers above 93% of sunscreens
A fragrance-free heartleaf sun cream I trust on reactive days when I still want hydration under my SPF.
Fragrance-free
5
Abib
Abib Collagen Gel Mask (4 sheet) – Heartleaf / Sedum / Jericho Rose
아비브 콜라겐 겔 마스크 4매 (어성초/수분초/부활초
★4.7$22/ ₩11,400
No fragrance, alcohol, or essential oils · 289 international reviews
An easy pick if your skin leans combination and dry — I love it for hydration.
Fragrance-free
6
Abib
Abib Gummy Sheet Mask Sticker (10 sheet) – Heartleaf / Sedum Hyaluron / Madecassoside / Collagen Milk / Vita
아비브 껌딱지 시트 마스크 스티커 1매 (어성초/수분초/마데카소사이드/콜라겐밀크/비타
★4.9$47/ ₩1,900
No fragrance, alcohol, or essential oils · rated by buyers above 98% of masks
Abib's gummy sheet mask stickers are mostly about soothing, and I love that they come in five different variants to match my mood.
Fragrance-free
7
Abib
Abib Mild Acidic pH Sheet Mask Heartleaf Fit 10P
아비브 약산성 pH 시트 마스크 핏 10매 (어성초/부활초/아쿠아/글루타치온좀/허니
★4.8$47/ ₩22,800
Contains drying alcohol and a pore-clogging ingredient · rated by buyers above 87% of masks
When my skin's flaring up, this heartleaf sheet mask at mild acidic pH is the calming one I pull from my fridge.
8
Abib
[Sanrio EDITION] Abib Heartleaf Essence Pad Clear Touch 70P Refill (2 Options)
아비브 어성초 흔적 에센스 패드 클리어터치 70매
★4.8$47/ ₩25,700
Niacinamide · no fragrance, alcohol, or essential oils · rated by buyers above 94% of serums
A Niacinamide pick worth knowing — fragrance-free and fuss-free.
NiacinamideFragrance-free
9
celimax
celimax Jiwoogae Heartleaf BHA Peeling Pad 60P Set (+10P)
셀리맥스 어성초 바하 지우개 필링 패드 60매
★4.7$20/ ₩9,890
BHA · contains essential oils
Heartleaf-based BHA pads I swipe on for gentle exfoliation — calming first, resurfacing second, and 70 pads to get through.
BHA
10
Abib
Abib Heartleaf Calming Toner Skin Booster 210ml
아비브 어성초 카밍 토너 스킨부스터 더블
★4.8$23/ ₩25,940
No fragrance, alcohol, or essential oils · rated by buyers above 83% of toners
Houttuynia-based heartleaf toner I hand to anyone whose skin is having a rough, reactive week.
Fragrance-free
11
Abib
Abib Collagen Eye Patch Jericho Rose Jelly 60P double set
아비브 어성초 테카 캡슐 세럼 카밍 드롭 50ml 더블
★4.8$48/ ₩27,500
Niacinamide · no fragrance, alcohol, or essential oils
An easy pick if your skin leans combination — I love it for soothing.
NiacinamideFragrance-free
12
Abib
Abib Heartleaf TECA Capsule Serum Calming Drop 50ml Set (+20ml)
아비브 어성초 테카 캡슐 세럼 카밍드롭 50+20ml
★4.7$37/ ₩21,280
Niacinamide · no fragrance, alcohol, or essential oils
My go-to when my skin feels reactive and I need something calming that still does real work.
NiacinamideFragrance-free

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Frequently asked questions

What is heartleaf in skincare?: Heartleaf is Houttuynia cordata extract, a Korean botanical used to soothe, calm and balance oily or sensitive skin.
Which brand made heartleaf famous?: Anua, whose Heartleaf 77 Toner and Pore Cleansing Oil became international best-sellers.