Mild Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam
- Routine step
- Cleanser (foam)
- When
- Morning and evening
- Skin types
- Sensitive, Oily, Combination, Normal
- Pairs well with
- Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica, Madecassoside, Salicylic Acid
Massage onto damp skin for about a minute, rinse with lukewarm water, and pat dry. First step, morning and evening.
Ingredient research in this formula
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A calming K-beauty botanical that's also antibacterial, so it pairs well for acne-prone, sensitive skin.
Good for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-acne
Pro-vitamin B5. Deeply hydrates and helps repair the skin barrier, calming dry or compromised skin.
Good for: Hydrating, Barrier repair
Evidence behind the ingredients
Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.
A calming K-beauty botanical that's also antibacterial, so it pairs well for acne-prone, sensitive skin.
Song Z et al., Inhibition of LPS-Induced Skin Inflammatory Response and Barrier Damage via MAPK/NF-kB Signaling Pathway by Houttuynia cordata Thunb Fermentation Broth, Foods 2024
Kwon N et al., Protective Effects of Fermented Houttuynia cordata Against UVA and H2O2-Induced Oxidative Stress in Human Skin Keratinocytes, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 2023;195(5):3027-3046: Korean-authored; fermented H. cordata showed antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection against UVA/H2O2 stress
Rafiq S et al., Pharmacological Effects of Houttuynia cordata Thunb (H. cordata): A Comprehensive Review, Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022
Pro-vitamin B5. Deeply hydrates and helps repair the skin barrier, calming dry or compromised skin.
Gao Y et al., Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2025;24(7):e70223: double-blind RCT (n=60): panthenol mask decreased erythema, enhanced hydration, repaired barrier vs saline
Cho YS et al., Use of Dexpanthenol for Atopic Dermatitis-Benefits and Recommendations Based on Current Evidence, Journal of Clinical Medicine 2022;11(14):3943: Korean-authored review; dexpanthenol improves barrier and reduces severity in mild-to-moderate AD
Heise R et al., Accelerated wound healing with a dexpanthenol-containing ointment after fractional ablative CO2 laser resurfacing of photo-damaged skin in a randomized prospective clinical trial, Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology 2019;38(3):274-278: RCT: dexpanthenol significantly faster wound closure vs petroleum jelly post-laser
Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.
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