Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
SUMMARY OF REVIEWS
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil is a lightweight, gentle oil that removes makeup and sunscreen without leaving a film, passing the "singing eye test" according to Beauty Within. James Welsh finds it unremarkable, saying it does the job "in a no different way to any other oil." It's a popular, non-stripping option for those who prefer a light cleansing oil, but not a standout if you already have a favorite.
FULL REVIEWS
POSITIVE
- “The Anua one is my favorite”
- “If you want to clean your pores, get all your makeup off. This is so effective”4:08–4:13
- “It's so effective to the point where the oil is removing the sticker on the packaging”4:13–4:17
- “I love the smell of this”4:17–4:21
- “You can rub this oil especially on your porous areas and sebaceous filaments will just come out after a little oil massage”4:30–4:34
- Source: Best Korean skincare products in 2025 - May 22, 2025
- “It melts my blackheads so well”6:18–6:23
- “When I massage my nose area with this cleansing oil for like few minutes, I can definitely feel that small sebum like comes out”6:30–6:37
- “After rinsing with lukewarm water, I can feel that my nose gets so much smoother”6:39–6:45
- “Fragrance is on the top of the ingredient list. So if you have super super sensitive skin or if you are allergic to fragrance, you might want to consider other options”6:54–6:58
- “This has been my absolute favorite cleansing oil this year”7:31–7:36
- Source: Best of beauty 2025: Skincare and makeup - Dec 13, 2025
- “This is probably one of the most viral Korean cleansing oils”4:40–4:50
- “It's literally popping off the shelf”4:52–4:56
- “The heart leaf line from Anua is their creme dollar creme”5:14–5:19
- “It's like what put them on the map”5:17–5:21
- “It's the most popular and it's so gentle and it's so light and it doesn't stick on your face and leave like a film which is actually something that I hate and it passes the singing eye test”5:19–5:26
- “So if you're looking for a cleansing oil definitely try this one”5:33–5:39
- Source: Everyone Uses These in Korea: What Koreans Actually Buy - Feb 13, 2025
- “I would recommend the Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil”1:59–2:03
- “These three are pretty lightweight oil cleansers”1:41–1:44
- Source: How to get glass skin for beginners: affordable skincare routine with Korean products - Oct 2, 2025
- “It's fine, it's absolutely fine. It's going to do the job it needs to do. It's going to take off your makeup, it's going to take off your sunscreen”4:13–4:16
- “In a no different way to any other oil, other cleansing oil out there”4:19–4:24
- “It's fine, it's normal, it's nothing special”4:44–4:48
- Source: Overly sponsored skincare products: what's worth the hype and what's not - Mar 7, 2025
MIXED / NEGATIVE
No negative reviews yet — creators have only had good things to say.
WHAT CREATORS SAY
- Consensus
- 4.4 / 5 from 5 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Features
- Lightweight (2)
- ⚠ scent some found off-putting (1)
- ⚠ may not suit sensitive skin (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- cleansing oil
- Finish
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- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyl Avocadate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract
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