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Anua HEARTLEAF 70 DAILY LOTION for oily skin

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

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

  • Offers moderate suitability for your oily skin as Heartleaf Extract and Glycerin provide anti-inflammatory and humectant actions, balancing sebum production and hydration without exacerbating oiliness.
  • The inclusion of Allantoin and Panthenol further supports soothing and skin barrier reinforcement, addressing general skincare needs.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

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 1.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this lightweight lotion is widely praised by users with oily, combination, and sensitive skin for its ability to soothe redness and calm acne inflammation without clogging pores. While it effectively hydrates and improves skin texture for most, those with dry skin often find it insufficient on its own, requiring an additional heavier cream.

Highlights

  • Lightweight & Non-Greasy Mostly Mentioned
    • “Absorbs immediately into skin”
    • “Feels like nothing on”
    • “No greasy residue left”
  • Fast Absorption Often Mentioned
    • “Sinks in within seconds”
    • “Great base under makeup”
    • “Doesn't sit on top”
  • Soothing & Calming Often Mentioned
    • “Calms down redness quickly”
    • “Helped soothe acne inflammation”
    • “Great for sensitive skin”
  • Insufficient for dry Often Mentioned
    • “Not moisturizing enough alone”
    • “Skin felt tight later”
    • “Need to layer it”
  • Hygienic Packaging Sometimes Noted
    • “Love the pump dispenser”
    • “Easy to control amount”
    • “Sanitary and convenient bottle”
  • Breakouts / Reformulation Rarely Noted
    • “New formula caused breakouts”
    • “Gave me small whiteheads”
    • “Clogged my pores eventually”
  • Initial Stickiness Rarely Noted
    • “Slightly tacky at first”
    • “Sticky before fully drying”
    • “Leaves a shiny film”

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Questions and answers

How well does anua Heartleaf 70 Daily Lotion work for oily skin?

This lotion works moderately well for oily skin, balancing oil and hydration without causing extra shine or irritation. It is safe for this skin type, but a moisturizer for oily skin needs a lightweight texture with peptides and hydrating agents, free of heavy oils, to keep the skin clear and comfortable.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

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

Heartleaf extract, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid make this moisturizer a good fit for oily skin by balancing oil and providing light hydration without heaviness. Allantoin and panthenol also help soothe the skin and support its barrier. However, an oily skin type needs a moisturizer of this type to include peptides and a lightweight texture without heavy oils for the best fit.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

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 Glycerin do for oily skin?

Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019

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

This moisturizer goes in the morning and evening routine after your toner and before your sunscreen or treatment. It is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin, but this skin type often fits best with lightweight, oil-free hydration and sebum-controlling ingredients.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

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

You can use this moisturizer with retinol by applying the retinol first, letting it absorb, and then following with the lotion to keep your skin calm and hydrated. This type of routine helps soothe dryness and supports your skin barrier when using strong treatments. An oily skin fit of this level needs lightweight moisturizers with balancing and soothing ingredients like heartleaf extract, glycerin, and panthenol.

Cutis, 2006

How often should I use this moisturizer?

You can use this moisturizer daily in your morning and evening routines to keep your oily skin balanced and hydrated. Regular daily application helps maintain moisture and support your skin barrier without making you feel greasy.

Health Science Reports, 2021Dermatology, 2003

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

This moisturizer is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores on oily skin because it contains gentle, soothing ingredients that balance moisture without feeling heavy. However, an oily skin type often needs a lighter, gel-like lotion that controls excess shine even better throughout the day.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

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

You can use this moisturizer around the eyes and on your body, as it has a safe profile without harsh ingredients. Oily skin around the eyes and body needs lightweight hydrators like hyaluronic acid and glycerin along with soothing plant extracts to stay comfortable without feeling heavy.

The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

Is this moisturizer fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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

Ingredients

Heartleaf Extract, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, Panthenol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

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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