Heartleaf 77% Clear Cleansing Oil — Reddit Reviews
by Anua
Updated August 8, 2026
Effective at removing makeup and sunscreen without a greasy feeling
What the community says
The oil cleanser with azelaic acid and centella is known in the k-beauty community for removing makeup and improving pores, but it has a thin yet sometimes heavy texture that polarizes users and often triggers breakouts, irritation, and dryness especially for acne-prone and sensitive skin.
What this means for you
What people love
- Effective at removing makeup and sunscreen without a greasy feeling
- Mild version praised for not aggravating rosacea and helping clear sebaceous filaments
- Can reduce dry flaky residue and improve pore appearance with consistent use
Watch out for
- High breakout risk — many report cystic acne and clogged pores soon after starting
- Contains fragrance that stings eyes and irritates sensitive or eczema-prone skin
- Can dry out and damage skin barrier, causing redness, irritation, and worsening texture
Product details
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Real Reddit threads
Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Cleansing Oil on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/tretinoin and 5 more, summarized.
“PM cleanse: Double cleanse with Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil and Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing foam”
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“the most important products are the double cleanse (the anua duo is a good price”
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“you can just wash your face in the morning with water, or just a bit of the foaming cleanser)”
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“Double cleanse with Anua oil + soapy cleanser”
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“Starting about 3 hours before going to bed -”
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“Wake up next morning looking like I've gotten a $300+ facial.”
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“Anua Oil Cleanser”
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“Yes absolutely i just do oil cleanser prior to an actual cleanser as i use a lot of Sunscreen and they do not get away with normal cleanser.”
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“+ basics which i didn't mentioned earlier”
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“I have used the ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
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“but I'm not so sure how effective it is at ‘pore control’.”
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“I own too many oils that I'm begrudgingly trying to empty.”
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“I wash my face every day am and pm and in pm I double cleanse, I use the Skin1004 Centella oil or the Anua Heartleaf oil followed by a water based cleanser.”
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“I use the Skin1004 Centella oil or the Anua Heartleaf oil followed by a water based cleanser.”
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“I don’t use any particular water based cleanser I have many that I rotate.”
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“-Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
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“I have normal skin and purchased this oil cleanser to remove my makeup.”
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“I've read many reviews, and it seems that this cleanser may not be suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive skin.”
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