Brand Spotlight: ANUA and the Cult-Favorite Heartleaf Cleansing Oil

ANUA built its name on formulas centered around heartleaf (houttuynia cordata) — a plant extract long used in Korean skincare to calm and balance skin — and no product shows that off better than its Heartleaf Cleansing Oil.

Why Everyone's Talking About It

Most cleansing oils either leave a greasy residue or over-strip the skin. ANUA's version breaks that trade-off: it dissolves makeup, sunscreen, and sebum thoroughly, then rinses clean without the tight, dry feeling that usually follows a deep cleanse.

How to Use It

Apply to completely dry skin and hands, massage for 30-60 seconds to dissolve makeup and buildup, then add a small amount of water to emulsify before rinsing. Follow with a gentle water-based cleanser for the full double-cleanse — a foundational K-Beauty step.

Who It's For

Because it's formulated around a calming, non-irritating base, it works well even for sensitive and acne-prone skin that reacts to harsher cleansing oils.

Shop the Brand

See the Heartleaf Cleansing Oil and the rest of the lineup in our ANUA collection, or browse more double-cleanse essentials in Cleansers.