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Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil Versus Skinmade Phyto Nutritive Essence

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Korean Brand South Korea
Malaysian Brand Malaysia

Updated on March 26, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Phyto Nutritive Essence

Ingredients Explained

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Skin Conditioning

Houttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant.

The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.

Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.

Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.

Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.

The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell. Is is native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent for traditional cooking and medicine.

Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata Extract

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Reviews

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Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 22 ingredients

2.4 /5
from 101 ratings
Broke Me Out (55) Doesn't Work (28) Irritating (26)
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skinogre

1 year ago
Review

Man I love this Anua oil cleanser, it literally pulls out the gunk of sebaceous filaments, bacteria and dead skin cells from my face when I rub it in for 10 minutes. DO NOT EVER USE THIS AND NOT FOLLOW UP WITH A WATER CLEANSER AFTERWARDS. People always complain this makes them break out but are not double cleansing however I do naturally have oily skin so it’s a match made in heaven but just be Show more

#great value
#oily
#works well
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adibean

1 year ago
Review

I want to like this because I love the toner but it’s just too harsh on my skin (sensative + excema) it was pulling out lots but not the filaments on my nose, and I’m now trying to recover from a very upset and bumpy face. Just not for me

#broke me out
#irritating
#doesn't work

Skinmade Phyto Nutritive Essence 33 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Works Well (2) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1)
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Nadine

14 days ago
Review

Loaded with soothing ingredients, this essence is a great option for anyone dealing with painful or cystic acne. It helps calm irritation, reduce inflammation, and ease overall discomfort. I’ve been using it consistently, and my acne is now almost completely gone <3

#great value
#light scent
#works well
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Cpl_rhwo_820

7 months ago
Review

My skin used to have more acne last time. At that time I notice this essence really help to calm down my skin and make the acne go away faster. I have finished a few bottles now before I review.

#hydrating
#light
#works well