On the front it says Heartleaf, on the back it says Houttuynia Cordata: In skincare, this refers to the same plant and its preparations. The extract is used as a skin-care ingredient. The full botanical name will help you find Heartleaf even on unusually labeled packaging. Additions such as extract show which preparation was used.

For the Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner , our shop ingredients list mentions Houttuynia Cordata Extract along with glycerin, betaine and panthenol. The 77 percent there refers to the plant extract, not to a single isolated active ingredient. The entire formula works together to make the skin feel better: the toner adds a light liquid to the routine after washing. Even a high extract content does not in itself say how well you tolerate a product.

After cleansing, spread some toner with your fingertips and pat it in gently. Your usual care will then follow. A cotton pad is not necessary for this. If you see several Heartleaf products next to each other, our Anua portrait will help you distinguish between cleansing oil, toner and cream: the plant name may be the same, while their tasks differ significantly.