This is a daily foaming face wash built around heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata) and a soft, dense lather. It is designed to lift away makeup, sunscreen, and excess surface oil while keeping skin feeling comfortable rather than tight. The formula pairs a heartleaf-derived soothing extract with hyaluronic acid and a gentle BHA, aiming for a clean-but-cushioned finish. Overall it reads as a balanced everyday cleanser for skin that gets oily but still wants a non-stripping wash.
Who It's For
- A good match for oily and combination skin that wants to manage surface shine without an over-tight, squeaky feel
- Suitable for people who double cleanse and need a second-step wash to follow an oil cleanser or balm
- A practical pick for anyone bothered by the look of congested or visible pores around the nose and cheeks
- Works for daily AM and PM routines, including humid climates where skin feels greasy by midday
- Reasonable for sensitive-leaning skin that finds many foaming cleansers drying, thanks to its soothing heartleaf focus
Product Benefits
- **Heartleaf extract**: Botanical known for helping skin feel calm and refreshed after washing.
- **Quercetinol**: A heartleaf-derived ingredient included for its soothing role in the formula.
- **Hyaluronic acid**: Helps the skin feel hydrated rather than stripped post-cleanse.
- **Gentle BHA**: Provides mild surface exfoliation to support smoother-looking skin texture.
- **Dense, soft foam**: Whips into a fine lather that spreads easily across the face.
- **Double-cleanse ready**: Removes base makeup, making it a useful second cleansing step.
Texture & Application
The product starts as a concentrated foam-style cleanser that works up into a fine, dense lather once combined with water. The bubbles are soft and cushiony rather than squeaky, so the wash glides over skin instead of dragging. Worked between the palms first, it spreads quickly across the face and rinses clean without leaving a filmy residue.
After rinsing, skin tends to feel hydrated and smooth rather than tight, which is the main point of difference from harsher foaming washes. The light BHA content offers a gentle smoothing effect over time around areas that feel rough or congested, like the sides of the nose. There is no heavy scent or strong cooling sensation, so the experience stays neutral.
In a routine, it sits at the cleansing step and pairs naturally with double cleansing: an oil-based cleanser or balm first to break down makeup and sunscreen, then this foam to wash everything away. Morning and evening use both work, and in hotter, more humid weather it helps reset skin that feels greasy without leaving it parched.
What Makes It Special
The formula leans on a single recognizable hero, heartleaf, and frames the whole product around calm, low-drama cleansing. Rather than chasing intense exfoliation or a strong "deep clean" tingle, it aims to clear away oil and makeup while keeping the skin barrier feeling supported. That makes it easy to slot into a routine without worrying about over-cleansing.
The soft, dense foam and hydrating finish also make it approachable for people who normally avoid foaming washes because they associate them with tightness. It behaves more like a gentle daily cleanser that happens to foam well, which suits oily and combination skin that still wants comfort.
As a piece of Korean skincare, it fits the broader trend of pairing heartleaf with a barrier-friendly, everyday-use philosophy. The result is a straightforward cleanser meant to be used consistently, twice a day, rather than a once-in-a-while treatment.
