Anua
Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
A hydrating cleanser by Anua, built around 9 hydrating ingredients.
40 of 40 ingredients identified
Informational only — check the packaging and a professional for advice.
Two exfoliating ingredients
Contains Betaine Salicylate, LHA. Monitor for irritation, especially if combined with other actives.
Contains fragrance
Fragrance is a common trigger for sensitivity and irritation in reactive skin.
Category breakdown
Humectant · 9Other · 7Antioxidant · 6Surfactant · 5Solvent / vehicle · 5Soothing · 3Exfoliant · 2Preservative · 2Fragrance · 1
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Full ingredient breakdown
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A hydrosol (infused water) steam-distilled or water-infused from the whole Houttuynia cordata plant (flower, leaf, and stem), used in Korean skincare as a calming, antioxidant-rich water base; distinct from the concentrated extract form.
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A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
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A salt of betaine and salicylic acid (CAS 17671-53-3) used as a mild BHA exfoliant in Korean skincare; provides keratolytic and pore-clearing activity with significantly less irritation than free salicylic acid.
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Dry ground powder of the Houttuynia cordata plant, providing the same soothing, antioxidant, and antimicrobial phytochemicals as the liquid extract but in a powder form for solid or low-water formulations.
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An extract from the fruit of Gardenia florida (Cape jasmine) containing crocin and other antioxidant polyphenols that protect skin from oxidative stress.
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An extract from the leaves of Pinus palustris (longleaf pine), used in cosmetics as an antioxidant and skin conditioning agent.
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A root extract from the David's elm tree (Ulmus davidiana), a K-beauty botanical valued for its soothing, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.
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An extract from evening primrose flowers with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, distinct from the GLA-rich seed oil.
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An isoflavone-rich kudzu root extract that provides antioxidant protection and soothes skin.
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A lipophilic derivative of salicylic acid developed by L'Oréal, known as lipo-hydroxy acid (LHA), which exfoliates more gradually and selectively than salicylic acid with improved skin tolerability.
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Vitamin E; a lipid-soluble antioxidant that also conditions skin.
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A humectant that can hold many times its weight in water.
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A humectant that can hold many times its weight in water.
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Enzymatically hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate with very low molecular weight for deeper skin penetration and enhanced hydration.
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The salt form of hyaluronic acid; penetrates more readily.
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The potassium salt of hyaluronic acid, a humectant that draws and binds moisture into the skin; a distinct INCI form from the more common sodium hyaluronate.
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A cationic quaternary-ammonium derivative of hyaluronic acid that binds electrostatically to negatively charged skin proteins, delivering sustained surface hydration.
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A crosslinked form of sodium hyaluronate that creates a hydrating matrix on skin for enhanced, sustained moisture retention.
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An acetylated form of sodium hyaluronate with enhanced surface-binding properties that provides long-lasting, film-forming hydration.
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A widely distributed plant flavonoid used in cosmetics as a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent that protects against UV-induced oxidative damage and supports skin barrier recovery.