Anua

Heartleaf 87 Low pH Deep Cleansing Water

Name: Heartleaf 87 Low pH Deep Cleansing Water
Brand: Anua
Price: 28.0 USD
Availability: InStock

For gentle one-step makeup removal on sensitive skin.

The cleansing water from Anua, built on the same Ulleungdo heartleaf that made the brand famous. Ulleungdo is a remote volcanic island off the east coast of Korea, and the heartleaf grown there is harvested through eco-friendly methods and tested at 2.06 times more effective at soothing skin than standard extracts. Here it makes up 87 percent of the formula, replacing the purified water base most cleansing waters run on.

The cleansing itself works through fluid micellar technology, which lifts makeup and impurities without any of the rubbing or scrubbing that usually irritates reactive skin. Tested at 94.92 percent makeup removal efficiency, including stubborn mascara, which is genuinely high for a one-step water. The pH sits deliberately on the acidic side to match the natural acid mantle, so the skin is not left alkaline and vulnerable after cleansing. Plant-derived squalane and panthenol handle the moisture side, which is why there is no post-cleanse tightness. Just 12 ingredients in total, vegan, cruelty-free, fungal-acne safe, reef safe, and free from harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones, and sulfates.

Key Ingredients

Ulleungdo Heartleaf Extract (Houttuynia Cordata, 87%) The signature Anua ingredient, grown on the volcanic island of Ulleungdo and harvested through eco-friendly methods. Tested at 2.06 times more effective at soothing skin than standard heartleaf extracts. Fluid Micellar System (Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate) A gentle plant-derived micellar technology that draws makeup, sunscreen, and impurities away from the skin without rubbing or scrubbing. Plant-Derived Squalane An emollient that mimics the natural sebum of the skin, leaving it soft and moisturised rather than stripped after cleansing. Panthenol A hydrating, soothing ingredient that calms reactive skin and supports the barrier through the cleansing step. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) An antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage and adds a layer of comfort to the formula.

How to Use

Saturate a cotton pad thoroughly. Gently wipe from the inside of the face outward, following the natural texture of the skin. For coloured or waterproof makeup, press the pad against the area and hold for 5 seconds before wiping. Follow with a foaming cleanser if you prefer to double cleanse, though this is designed to work as a genuine one-step option for standard base makeup and sunscreen. Tip: Saturate the pad more than feels necessary. Most irritation from cleansing water comes from dragging a half-dry pad across the skin rather than from the formula itself. A properly soaked pad glides, lifts, and does the work for you. The 5-second press before wiping also matters for mascara and long-wear lip products. Rushing that step is the main reason people think a cleansing water is not strong enough.

Full Ingredients

Water, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract (1,100ppm), Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Squalane, Tocopherol