Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam for mature skin
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Salicylic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
GlycerinAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for mature skin; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 cleansing and hydration for your normal skin, as salicylic acid and capryloyl salicylic acid gently exfoliate and decongest pores, while multiple forms of sodium hyaluronate provide humectant benefits.
- While effective for general cleansing and hydration, the formula lacks specialized ingredients to directly address your primary concern of wrinkles and fine lines.
- The product is safe for your normal skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing agents like Houttuynia Cordata Extract and Tocopherol.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser as part of both your AM and PM routine. Start using it daily since your skin is normal and not sensitive.
- Apply this first in your routine before using your toner, moisturizer, and SPF.
- Gently massage the cleanser onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water. Avoid rubbing your skin too hard.
- Apply the cleanser directly onto slightly damp skin for the best fresh feeling. Make sure your face is clean of heavy makeup first.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area while washing. Do a quick patch test before your very first use to be safe.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 3.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this cleanser is highly recommended by users with oily and acne-prone skin for its exceptional ability to deeply cleanse pores, effectively remove sebaceous filaments, and control oiliness, leaving the skin feeling thoroughly clean. However, a significant number of users with dry or sensitive skin report that it can be overly drying and stripping, potentially causing tightness, irritation, or compromising the skin's natural moisture barrier.
Highlights
Deep pore cleansing Mostly Mentioned
- “cleared the large pores”
- “eliminated blackheads on nose”
- “removes sebaceous filaments”
- “skin feels squeaky clean”
Rich creamy lather Often Mentioned
- “lathers quickly”
- “dense and creamy”
- “soft and rich bubbles”
- “a little goes a long way”
Drying and stripping Often Mentioned
- “leaves my skin tight”
- “too drying for dry skin”
- “stripped my moisture barrier”
- “felt squeaky but dry”
Acne & oil control Sometimes Noted
- “helped clear acne on chin”
- “reduced oil on my face”
- “calming down acne”
- “less congestion”
Gentle exfoliation Sometimes Noted
- “grainy formula exfoliates”
- “heartleaf powder to remove dead skin”
- “skin feels smooth after”
Breakouts or purging Sometimes Noted
- “caused peeling and irritation”
- “broke me out with small pustules”
- “awful purging”
- “whiteheads popped up”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “stung immediately”
- “face was red and warm”
- “irritated my skin like crazy”
- “caused peeling around nose”
Strong scent Rarely Noted
- “smell is too much”
- “strong minty/eucalyptus scent”
- “smelled like cardboard”
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Questions and answers
How well does Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam work for mature skin?
This cleanser works moderately well for mature skin, providing gentle pore clearing and hydration with salicylic acid and sodium hyaluronate. However, it lacks specialized ingredients to directly target fine lines and wrinkles. A cleanser for mature skin needs extra anti-aging ingredients and deep-nourishing hydrators to fully support firmness and smooth out wrinkles.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin?
Salicylic acid and capryloyl salicylic acid help decongest pores, while sodium hyaluronate provides moisture to keep skin plump. To better fit mature skin, a cleanser of this type needs specialized ingredients that directly smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
What does Houttuynia Cordata Extract do for mature skin?
Houttuynia cordata extract helps protect mature skin from sun-induced aging and damage by fighting oxidative stress and reducing inflammation. It also helps prevent collagen breakdown to keep skin looking smooth and firm.
What does Salicylic Acid do for mature skin?
Salicylic acid helps smooth and firm mature skin by boosting collagen and elasticity while reducing roughness and wrinkles. It is unlikely to cause irritation when used correctly, but this skin type also needs extra hydrating ingredients to stay soft and plump.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This cleanser goes as the first step in your morning routine and the second step after makeup removal in your evening routine. While it gently exfoliates and hydrates, this type of product for mature skin also needs ingredients that directly target fine lines and wrinkles. A cleanser of this type is unlikely to irritate normal skin and helps keep it calm.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol, applying it first in your evening routine to wash your face before your retinol treatment. It is unlikely to cause irritation on normal skin due to soothing ingredients, but mature skin also needs nourishing anti-aging ingredients like peptides and antioxidants to properly target fine lines.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser daily in the morning and evening as part of your routine. This cleanser gently washes your skin and keeps it comfortable, though mature skin also needs firming ingredients and rich moisturizers to smooth out fine lines.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cleanser may cause breakouts or purging for mature skin because reviewers report these issues. To properly care for mature skin and avoid congestion, a cleanser needs ingredients that gently clear pores while also providing firming support and deep nourishment.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this cleanser on your body, but it is best to avoid the thin skin around your eyes where skin is very delicate.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Capryloyl salicylic acid peel reduced fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation comparably to glycolic acid peel in 44 female volunteers, with no statistically significant differences between the two treatments.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022A hyperoside-enriched fraction of Houttuynia cordata Thunb. inhibited UVB-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen degradation in human dermal fibroblasts by regulating the MAPK signaling pathway.
Plants, 2021Houttuynia cordata extract containing hyperoside and quercitrin protected human HaCaT keratinocytes from UVB-induced cell damage, apoptosis, oxidative stress, and inflammation by modulating MAPKs and Akt signaling pathways.
Antioxidants, 2022Quercetin 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, 2016Quercetin-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, 2019Optimized 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, 2023Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical 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, 2011Topical 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, 2022Treatment 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, 2019A 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, 2017The 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, 2020Ten 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
Why other cleansers fit mature skin better
Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Treatment with a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid improved skin aging signs and demonstrated a senomorphic effect by decreasing SASP and autocrine signaling genes in women.
Scientific Reports, 2024
Ingredients
Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydroxypropyl Phosphate Starch, Potassium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-67, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Quercetin, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, 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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