Anua Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water
By Nur → Last verified 11/3/2026
Price checked 11/3/2026
Verified 2026-11-03 on YesStyle: $29.65. Prices change often, so confirm on the retailer's page.
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What we found
Based on how this product compares to others in the cleansers category, cross-referenced against retailer listings and market data.
Strengths
- + Twelve ingredients total — the shortest list of any cleansing water in the set — with a single mild solubilizer doing the cleansing
- + Fragrance-free, essential-oil-free and alcohol-free
- + The deepest review evidence of the batch's waters: 4.63 across 3,272 Hwahae reviews, dominated by refreshing, non-tight after-feel reports
- + Budget per-mL ($0.037/mL at Kiyoko; $0.040/mL at Ulta) in a large 500 mL bottle
- + Panthenol and squalane in the formula support a non-stripping finish
Worth knowing
- - Waterproof and heavy point makeup are beyond its honest scope — the brand's own directions concede press-and-hold dwell time for colour makeup
- - No measured pH value is disclosed anywhere, so the "low pH" in the name cannot be printed as a number
- - The brand's "87% heartleaf" figure does not square with the ingredient list (heartleaf extract sits 6th of 12) and is not repeated here
- - Cotton-pad format is the class's usability tax — friction if you over-wipe
- - It is marginally dearer per mL than the COSRX and ROUND LAB waters already listed
Key ingredients
These are the ingredients Anua highlights for this product, cross-checked against general dermatological and cosmetic-chemistry sources, not a full INCI list.
Fragrance: confirmed fragrance-free.
| Ingredient | What it is | What it does for skin |
|---|---|---|
| Houttuynia cordata (heartleaf) extract | A specific active or extract in this formula. | Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources. |
| Panthenol | Pro-vitamin B5, which converts to pantothenic acid once absorbed into skin. | Hydrates as a humectant, supports wound healing, and has anti-inflammatory, soothing effects on irritated skin. |
| Squalane | A stable, skin-identical oil, usually plant-derived (from olives or sugarcane) in modern formulas. | An emollient that softens skin and helps prevent moisture loss without feeling heavy or greasy. |
| Polyglyceryl-4 caprate | A specific active or extract in this formula. | Not yet independently verified against general dermatology sources. |
What the brand says
Anua's own marketing claims, not our own findings.
- Fragrance-free micellar first cleanse with a single mild solubilizer (polyglyceryl-4 caprate); contains heartleaf (houttuynia) extract, panthenol and squalane; removes sunscreen and everyday makeup — press and hold for colour makeup
Research-Based
Our assessment comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. This product hasn't been hands-on tested yet. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.
Price history
The lowest price per mL we've recorded for this product is $0.04, below its current $0.06.
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Frequently asked
How much does Anua Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water cost per mL?
$0.06 per mL (currently $29.65 for 500 mL).
Has Anua Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water been hands-on tested?
Not yet. Our assessment for this product comes from pricing, ingredients, and published information, not personal use, the same standard we apply across the site. See our Methodology for what that distinction means.
Has Anua Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water won any awards?
Yes -- #1 in Hwahae Global Picks 2026.
What are the key ingredients in Anua Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water?
The ingredients Anua highlights for this product include Houttuynia cordata (heartleaf) extract, Panthenol, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate.