Heartleaf (Houttuynia)

What it actually does

Heartleaf is Houttuynia cordata, and it is not the same plant as centella (cica) even though Korean labels put them to similar work — calming skin that reacts easily. Anua built its 77% toner on it. Treat it as a soothing layer, not a treatment: a toner alone will not clear persistent breakouts.

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Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner

아누아 어성초 77 수딩 토너

Key actives: Houttuynia cordata 77%, panthenol · 250ml

Why it’s here: The product that carried Anua abroad; alcohol-free, and built around a single soothing extract rather than a stack of actives.

The downside: Very light — on dry skin in winter it needs a cream over it, not on its own.

₩18,000–₩25,000

Price checked 2026-08

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Also good for

🌿Sensitive & redness 💧Breakouts & pores

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What the ingredients actually do

Snail mucin Centella (cica) Niacinamide Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Retinal