Sensitive, red, tight-feeling skin rarely needs more actives — it needs calm and a barrier that holds. This face cream from Korean Essence is formulated with 70% Houttuynia cordata extract alongside Ceramide NP, cholesterol and hydrogenated lecithin: the same types of lipid the skin builds its own protective layer from. Panthenol replenishes moisture and eases tightness, while adenosine smooths fine lines and gives skin bounce. The texture is rich enough for dry skin but sinks in without leaving a greasy film. The formula is free from fragrance, parabens and sulphates, and comes in a 50 ml screw-top jar for morning and night.
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60 DAGARS GARANTI
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70% HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA
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FRI FRAKT
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60 DAGARS GARANTI
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70% HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA
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FRI FRAKT
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60 DAGARS GARANTI
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70% HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA
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FRI FRAKT
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60 DAGARS GARANTI
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70% HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA
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FRI FRAKT
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60 DAGARS GARANTI
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70% HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA
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FRI FRAKT
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60 DAGARS GARANTI
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70% HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA
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- ✨ 70% Heartleaf
- 👍 Ceramide NP
- 🔄 All skin types
Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream, calmer skin and a stronger barrier
$42.00
$55.00
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$13.00
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What the cream does for your skin:
- Calms redness and soothes irritation with 70% Houttuynia cordata extract
- Rebuilds the skin barrier with Ceramide NP, cholesterol and lecithin
- Delivers long-lasting moisture without feeling greasy or heavy
- Panthenol eases dryness and tightness in the skin
- Adenosine smooths fine lines and gives skin bounce
- Free from fragrance, parabens and sulphates, for sensitive skin
70% Heartleaf
Ceramide NP
All skin types
Houttuynia Cordata
The plant extract the formula is built around — calms redness and soothes irritation.
Ceramide NP
Rebuilds the skin barrier and holds moisture in the skin's surface layers.
Panthenol (B5)
Hydrates and calms irritated skin and eases that tight feeling.
Adenosin
Smooths fine lines and gives skin bounce.
Kolesterol
Strengthens the skin's natural protective barrier alongside the ceramides.
Lecitin
An emollient lipid that helps moisture stay in the skin.
We don't quote test figures we can't back up. This is what you can read straight off the formula:
- 70% Houttuynia cordata extract, per the manufacturer's own statement
- 3 barrier lipids on the ingredient list: Ceramide NP, cholesterol and hydrogenated lecithin
- 0 fragrance, 0 parabens and 0 sulphates on the ingredient list
- 50 ml in a screw-top jar, designed for morning and night
Every ingredient has a purpose
Formulated around 70% Houttuynia cordata extract and Ceramide NP, alongside cholesterol and lecithin — the same lipids the skin builds its own protective layer from.
The plant extract the formula is built around — calms redness and soothes that feeling of irritation.
Benefits
- Calms visible redness
- Soothes irritation
- Suits sensitive skin
The ceramide found naturally in the skin's barrier, holding cells together.
Benefits
- Rebuilds the skin barrier
- Holds moisture in
- Reduces tightness
A moisture-binding, calming ingredient that eases dry, irritated skin.
Benefits
- Binds moisture into the skin
- Eases tightness
- Calms irritated skin
Gives skin bounce and smooths fine lines over time.
Benefits
- Smooths fine lines
- Gives skin bounce
- Suits all skin types
One of the skin's own barrier lipids, working alongside the ceramides.
Benefits
- Strengthens the protective barrier
- Complements the ceramides
- Reduces moisture loss
An emollient lipid that helps moisture stay in the skin.
Benefits
- Softens the skin
- Helps moisture stay put
- Delivers a supple feel
All skin types
70% Heartleaf
Ceramide NP
Absorbs quickly
FAQs
Everything you need to know before starting your routine with this face cream from Korean Essence.
How do I use the face cream?
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Take a suitable amount with clean fingertips or a spatula and massage into face and neck. Use morning and night as the final step after serum or ampoule. In the morning, finish your routine with sunscreen. Through the winter months you can add an extra layer where your skin is driest.
How quickly will I see results?
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Skin usually feels softer and calmer straight away on first use. For a noticeably stronger barrier and less dryness, expect regular use morning and night for 2 to 4 weeks.
Is the face cream suitable for sensitive skin?
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Yes, it's formulated for exactly that skin. The ingredient list contains no fragrance, parabens or sulphates. If your skin is very reactive we still recommend testing on a small area, such as the inner forearm, for a couple of days before using the cream on your face.
What does 70% Houttuynia cordata in the formula mean?
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Houttuynia cordata, also known as heartleaf, is the plant extract the cream is built around. The manufacturer states the extract makes up 70% of the formula, making it the load-bearing ingredient rather than an added touch. It's the extract that delivers the calming effect on redness and irritation.
What makes this cream different from an ordinary moisturiser?
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An ordinary moisturiser mainly delivers water and emollients. This cream also delivers three of the skin's own barrier lipids — Ceramide NP, cholesterol and hydrogenated lecithin — which the skin uses to rebuild its protective layer. Combined with 70% Houttuynia cordata extract, it both calms and rebuilds.
Can I use the face cream with other skincare products?
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Yes. The cream goes last in your routine, after toner, serum and ampoule. It works particularly well over stronger actives like acids or retinol, because the lipids help skin recover. Use sunscreen as the very last step in the morning.
Is the cream suitable for oily or combination skin?
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Yes. The texture is rich but sinks in without leaving a greasy film. If you have oily or combination skin, a thin layer is usually enough — ideally just on the areas that feel dry or irritated.
How should I store the face cream?
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Keep the jar somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sunlight, and screw the lid on properly after each use. As it's a jar, the formula keeps best if you take the product out with a spatula or completely clean fingers.