September 11, 2026 Editorial directory · Not a shop

Ingredient

Heartleaf (Houttuynia Cordata)

Complex botanical mixture

Anua and other viral Korean products have pushed heartleaf into the global mainstream.

Category: K-Beauty Botanical

Chemical formula: Complex botanical mixture

Main cosmetic effects: Calming; oily-skin support; antioxidant conditioning.

Source: Houttuynia cordata plant extract.

Developer / supplier: Traditional East Asian botanical use; modern K-beauty extraction

Origin: South Korea / China

Representative product: Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner

Approx. retail price (USD): 23

Evidence maturity: Moderate botanical evidence

What it does

Calming; oily-skin support; antioxidant conditioning.

Notes

K-Beauty Botanical | Moderate botanical evidence