ANUA - Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream

The Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream from ANUA is a face cream for sensitive skin that reddens easily. It suits sensitive skin, particularly skin that flushes from wind, heat or new products. The 70 in the name is the share of heartleaf extract in the formula: 70%. Heartleaf comes from the plant Houttuynia cordata and is widely used in Korean skincare.

Who is ANUA Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream for?

ANUA Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream is made for sensitive skin that reacts quickly to weather, wind or new products. It also works well if your skin feels tight after cleansing and needs extra moisture. The cream is light and non-greasy, and you can use it as a day cream or a night cream. If your skin is normal or dry, it also makes a good everyday moisturiser.

How do you use Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream?

Cleanse your face first, then apply a suitable amount of ANUA Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream, after a toner and serum if you use them. Spread the cream evenly until it is fully absorbed. Use it in the morning and/or evening, as the last step of your routine.

During the day, follow the cream with sun protection, since sensitive skin is more vulnerable to the sun.

Active ingredients

The formula is built around five active ingredients.

• Houttuynia Cordata Extract (70%), the heartleaf extract, forms the base of the cream. Korean skincare uses it to calm the look of irritated skin.
• Glycerin pulls moisture into the skin from the air and from its deeper layers, leaving skin feeling softer.
• Panthenol, also known as provitamin B5, holds moisture in place and supports the skin barrier. That barrier is the outer layer that keeps moisture in and protects the skin.
• Ceramide NP is a ceramide, a fatty substance that occurs naturally in the skin barrier. It tops up that barrier, leaving skin feeling firmer and less dry.
• Adenosine occurs naturally in the body's cells. Skincare products use it to smooth the look of skin and soften the appearance of fine lines.

Together, these ingredients make a cream that locks in moisture without leaving skin feeling sticky.

Full ingredient list (INCI)

Houttuynia Cordata Extract (70%), Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Vegetable Oil, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Glucose, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Frequently asked questions

What is ANUA Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream?

ANUA Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream is a face cream with 70% heartleaf extract, made for sensitive skin that reddens easily. Use it in the morning and/or evening as the last step of your routine.

What does the 70 in the name Heartleaf 70 mean?

The 70 refers to the share of Houttuynia Cordata Extract, or heartleaf extract, in the formula: 70%. You can also see this on the ingredient list.

Do you use Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream as a day cream or a night cream?

Either works. Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream suits both day and night use, and ANUA recommends applying it in the morning and/or evening. If you use it during the day, add sun protection to your routine.

Is Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream suitable for red skin?

Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream is made for sensitive skin that reddens quickly. It contains heartleaf extract, known in Korean skincare as a calming ingredient. If redness lasts or gets worse, have a skin therapist or GP take a look.

Can you combine Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream with other ANUA products?

Yes, it combines well with the ANUA Heartleaf 77% Clear Pads, from the same heartleaf line, which you use after cleansing. Browse the brand's full range in the ANUA collection.