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Anua Heartleaf 80 Moisture Soothing Ampoule for oily skin

High

  • SuperiorOily Skin Fit
  • SuperiorEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

One of the best moisturizers for oily skin.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Excellent suitability for your oily skin is provided by Houttuynia Cordata Extract and Glycerin, which offer anti-inflammatory and humectant actions respectively, perfectly addressing your skin's needs for oily shine.
  • The formulation also includes Allantoin and Panthenol, which further soothe and hydrate your skin, enhancing overall comfort and skin health.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.

How to apply

  • Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
  • Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
  • Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
  • Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 1.2k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this ampoule is widely praised by users with sensitive and acne-prone skin for its ability to rapidly soothe redness and provide deep hydration without clogging pores. While most users achieve a "glass skin" glow and reduced inflammation, a minority experience a tacky finish or find it ineffective for severe breakouts.

Highlights

  • Soothing redness Mostly Mentioned
    • “calmed down my redness”
    • “redness reduced in 2 weeks”
  • Deep hydration Often Mentioned
    • “gives a cute dewy glow”
    • “skin feels soft and plump”
    • “locks in deep hydration”
  • Acne care Sometimes Noted
    • “cares for my acne”
    • “helped combat inflamed acne”
    • “kept skin surprisingly clear”
  • Lightweight texture Sometimes Noted
    • “absorbs into skin immediately”
    • “lightweight but nourishing”
    • “not too heavy not too light”
  • Small quantity Sometimes Noted
    • “bottle doesn't last a month”
    • “amount is a bit small”
    • “runs out incredibly fast”
  • Sticky finish Sometimes Noted
    • “texture is too tacky”
    • “sticky and unpleasant”
    • “leaves a tacky film”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “broke me out bad”
    • “gave me some pimples”
    • “caused whiteheads”
  • Lack of results Rarely Noted
    • “did nothing for my skin”
    • “didn't see long-term benefits”
    • “just basic hydration”

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Questions and answers

What makes Anua Heartleaf 80 Ampoule a great fit for oily skin?

Anua Heartleaf 80 Moisture Soothing Ampoule is a great fit for oily skin because heartleaf extract calms redness and glycerin draws in lightweight moisture without adding heavy oil. Allantoin and panthenol also help soothe your skin and keep it comfortable, while the formula has a very safe profile that is unlikely to cause irritation.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily skin?

Heartleaf extract and glycerin make this serum a great fit by calming your skin and managing oily shine without feeling heavy. Allantoin and panthenol also help soothe and keep your skin comfortable.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

What does Heartleaf Extract do for oily skin?

Heartleaf Extract helps calm oily skin by lowering inflammation and fighting bacteria that can clog pores. It may also protect skin from daily stress and irritation while keeping it clear and balanced.

Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 2016Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2023

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps oily skin by reducing extra oil and sebum production without causing irritation. Clinical studies show it successfully balances oil levels while keeping the skin comfortable.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This treatment goes in your evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer. Putting it in the evening keeps things simple and adds extra safety around sun exposure.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying the serum first to keep your skin calm and hydrated, followed by your retinol product. Using a soothing and hydrating layer helps reduce the redness and irritation that can sometimes happen when using retinol on your skin.

Cutis, 2006American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

How often should I use this serum?

You can use this treatment in your evening routine for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. Its gentle formula is unlikely to cause irritation and supports everyday use.

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a very safe formula with soothing ingredients and a low chance of causing spots. Panthenol and glycerin help keep the skin calm and hydrated without heavy oils.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?

You can use this serum around the eyes and on the body because it has a very safe formula with soothing ingredients like allantoin and panthenol that are gentle enough for thinner areas of skin. It is unlikely to cause irritation and helps keep skin calm and hydrated anywhere you apply it.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.

What the research says

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.

    The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
  • Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.

    American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
  • A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
  • Quercetin phospholipids 1% cream significantly reduced UV-, histamine-, and chemical-induced skin erythema (-10.05%) and mean wheal diameter in 30 healthy human volunteers, showing comparable efficacy to 1% dexchlorpheniramine cream.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2016
  • Quercetin-loaded niosomes formulated with Span60-RH40 at a 9:11 mass ratio improved quercetin solubility, photostability, sustained release, and transdermal penetration, yielding a skin retention 2.95 times higher than quercetin solution.

    Molecules, 2019
  • Optimized rutin-loaded glycerosomes formulated into a nanosunscreen gel demonstrated sustained drug release, greater skin permeation, good antioxidant activity, and better epidermal retention compared to the dermis, indicating high safety, stability, and sun protection factor values for topical administration.

    Gels, 2023
  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011
  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022
  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019
  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001
  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
  • Topical gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not improve postoperative comfort regarding swelling and pain, but improved the wound's aesthetic appearance following impacted lower third molar extraction compared to no gel.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2016
  • A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.

    Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
  • An overnight patch containing Allium cepa extract and allantoin safely promotes scar healing after dermatologic surgery, resulting in significantly greater reductions in observer- and patient-assessed POSAS scores compared to no treatment.

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2018
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical dexpanthenol formulated in lipophilic vehicles improved stratum corneum hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to vehicle control in humans.

    Arzneimittel-Forschung, 2000
  • Hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol, and isotonic saline nasal sprays all significantly improved dry nose symptoms over four weeks in 240 patients, with hyaluronic acid plus dexpanthenol providing superior nasal moisturisation compared to the other two.

    Auris, Nasus, Larynx, 2020

Ingredients

Water, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Betaine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium Edta

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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