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Heartleaf

A popular Korean botanical used in soothing, skin-conditioning and oil-balance formulas.

Also known as: Houttuynia Cordata

Soothing Evidence: Established
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Ingredient overview

What is Heartleaf?

Heartleaf, or Houttuynia cordata, is an East Asian botanical increasingly common in Korean skincare. It is used mainly in soothing, oil-balance and blemish-prone skin formulas.

Products may contain leaf extract, whole-plant extract or water, and those materials are not necessarily equivalent. Heartleaf is often paired with humectants and gentle pore-care ingredients in toners, ampoules and masks.

At a glance

Why it is used

SoothingOil balanceSkin conditioning

Often chosen for

Common concerns

OilinessSensitivityBlemishes

Routine guidance

How to use it

Use according to the finished product directions. Botanical ingredients may appear in toners, serums, masks or creams and are usually suitable for regular use when the overall formula is well tolerated.

Pairing guidance

Routine compatibility

Usually compatible with standard hydrating and barrier-support ingredients. Botanical extracts contain many compounds, so people with reactive skin should judge the finished formula rather than assuming every plant-derived product is automatically gentle.

Formula context matters

Good to know

Natural origin does not mean irritation-free. Botanical extracts vary by species, extraction and concentration, so patch testing is sensible if you have known plant sensitivities or highly reactive skin.

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Featured products with Heartleaf

A curated selection from the Luxiface catalogue.

[Abib] Heartleaf spot pad Calming touch - 150ml. 80 pads
[Abib] Heartleaf spot pad Calming touch - 150ml. 80 pads$22.70View product →
[MARY&MAY] Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream - 70ml
[MARY&MAY] Sensitive Soothing Gel Blemish Cream - 70ml$17.40View product →
[PyunkangYul] Black Tea Revitalizing Mask Pack Set 25ml x 10 pcs
[PyunkangYul] Black Tea Revitalizing Mask Pack Set 25ml x 10 pcs$20.25View product →
[MARY&MAY] Houttuynia Cordata +Tea Tree Serum - 30ml
[MARY&MAY] Houttuynia Cordata +Tea Tree Serum - 30ml$15.00View product →
[ISOI] Bulgarian Rose Blemish Care Spot 25ml
[ISOI] Bulgarian Rose Blemish Care Spot 25ml$33.40View product →
[ISOI] Bulgarian Rose Blemish Care Tonic Essence 130ml
[ISOI] Bulgarian Rose Blemish Care Tonic Essence 130ml$46.70View product →
[ISOI] Bulgarian Rose Refresh Mask 80g
[ISOI] Bulgarian Rose Refresh Mask 80g$48.00View product →
[Abib] Heartleaf calming toner Skin booster - 200ml
[Abib] Heartleaf calming toner Skin booster - 200ml$20.00View product →

Use it in context

Relevant Luxiface routines

See complete routines where this ingredient fits alongside compatible steps.

K-Beauty Beginner Daily Essentials Routine
K-Beauty Beginner Daily Essentials Routine$73.20View routine →
Korean Body Acne Routine for Back Acne & Chest Acne
Korean Body Acne Routine for Back Acne & Chest Acne$77.35View routine →
Korean Dry and Flaky Scalp Starter Trio
Korean Dry and Flaky Scalp Starter Trio$47.30View routine →
Korean Men’s Skincare Starter Routine
Korean Men’s Skincare Starter Routine$85.30View routine →
Korean Nose Pore Reset Kit for Sebaceous Filaments
Korean Nose Pore Reset Kit for Sebaceous Filaments$102.00View routine →
Korean Oily and Combination Skin Makeup Prep Routine
Korean Oily and Combination Skin Makeup Prep Routine$92.15View routine →

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