Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam (150ml)

Wet your face with lukewarm water.

Dispense a small amount into damp hands, add water and work it into a rich foam before applying it to your face.

Massage gently over the skin for around 30–60 seconds, paying particular attention to oilier areas such as the nose, chin and forehead.

Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and continue with the rest of your routine.

In the evening, use it after an oil cleanser if you have been wearing makeup, heavier SPF or other products that need a first cleanse.

Tips to get the most out of it

• You don't automatically need an oil cleanser before it every time. Double cleansing is most useful when you need to remove makeup, water-resistant SPF or heavier product build-up

• Concentrate on your T-zone if that is where you become congested rather than repeatedly scrubbing your entire face

• More cleansing is not better cleansing. If your skin feels tight immediately afterwards, reduce how often you use it or switch to a gentler cleanser for some of your washes

• If you already use retinoids, exfoliating acids or acne treatments, pay attention to your overall routine. Several individually good products can still become too much when used together

• For combination skin, it can work well as your evening cleanser while you use something gentler — or simply rinse with water if appropriate for your skin — in the morning

• Do not scrub harder because you can see or feel the Heartleaf particles. Gentle massage is enough

A note on blackheads and sebaceous filaments

Not every dark dot on your nose is a blackhead.

Sebaceous filaments are a normal part of your pores and help move sebum to the surface of the skin. They can become more visible when pores contain more oil, but they will naturally refill — so trying to permanently “remove” every one usually leads to over-cleansing and irritation.

A better goal is keeping excess oil and build-up under control while protecting your skin barrier.

Is this cleanser good for oily skin?

Yes. Oily and combination skin are where this cleanser makes the most sense.

It is designed to remove excess sebum and build-up while providing a thorough foaming cleanse, making it particularly useful if your T-zone becomes oily or congested throughout the day.

Your skin should still feel comfortable afterwards. If it regularly feels tight or squeaky, use it less frequently rather than assuming that tightness means your skin is cleaner.

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Will it remove blackheads?

It can help reduce the oil, dead skin and build-up involved in congestion, so it can be useful in a blackhead-focused routine.

However, persistent blackheads generally aren't something we would expect a rinse-off cleanser to solve by itself.

If blackheads are your main concern, think of this as your cleansing step rather than your entire blackhead treatment.

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Is it good for acne-prone skin?

It can be a useful cleanser for oily, blemish-prone skin because it focuses on excess sebum, congestion and gentle exfoliation.

It isn't an acne treatment on its own, though. If you have persistent acne, the cleanser should support rather than replace the treatment portion of your routine.

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Can dry skin use it?

It isn't the first cleanser we would choose specifically for dry skin.

Someone with dry skin could still use it occasionally — particularly around a congested T-zone — but if dryness, tightness or barrier comfort is your main concern, we would normally choose a gentler, more hydration-focused cleanser instead.

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Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

We would be more cautious here.

Although Heartleaf is included as a soothing component, this is still an exfoliating, pore-focused cleansing formula. Very reactive or sensitised skin may be happier with a simpler cleanser.

If you're sensitive but oily or congested, introduce it gradually rather than immediately using it morning and night.

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Can I use it every day?

If your skin tolerates it comfortably, yes.

But daily use doesn't have to mean twice a day. For many combination or congestion-prone routines, using it once in the evening is enough.

If you begin noticing tightness, flaking or increased sensitivity, reduce the frequency.

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Can I use it with retinol or retinal?

Potentially, yes, but pay attention to the total amount of exfoliation and irritation in your routine.

If you are introducing a retinoid, your skin is peeling or your barrier already feels sensitive, using a very simple cleanser on retinal nights may be the better choice.

You don't need every step of an acne or anti-ageing routine to contain an active ingredient.

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Should I use the ANUA cleansing oil before this?

If you're wearing makeup, water-resistant SPF or have a lot of product to remove, the ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil followed by this foam makes a logical double cleanse.

If you don't have much to remove, you don't need to double cleanse just because it is a Korean skincare routine.

The best cleansing routine is the one that gets your skin clean without leaving it stripped.

Heartleaf Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Hexanediol, Betaine Salicylate, Potassium Benzoate, Heartleaf Powder, Polyquaternium-67, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Pine Leaf Extract, Elm Root Extract, Evening Primrose Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Quercetin

Disclaimer: Please note that ingredient lists may be subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, please refer to the product packaging.