A soft cleansing foam that handles step two of your routine, once makeup and sunscreen are already off. Houttuynia cordata water sits first on the ingredient list and calms the skin while salicylic acid derivatives dissolve sebum and impurities inside the pores. Amino-acid surfactants and eight forms of hyaluronic acid leave skin feeling clean without tightness afterwards. Ideal if you have oily skin, visible pores or blackheads in the T-zone, and mild enough for daily use morning and night.
- ✨ Salicylsyra
- 👍 Deep cleansing
- 🔄 All skin types
Heartleaf Deep Cleansing Foam with Salicylic Acid
What the cleansing foam does for your skin:
- Dissolves sebum and impurities inside the pores
- Whips into a thick, silky foam on damp skin
- Calms redness and irritation with Houttuynia cordata
- Balances oily skin without leaving it tight
- Holds moisture in thanks to eight forms of hyaluronic acid
- Mild enough for daily use morning and night
Houttuynia Cordata
Heartleaf extract sits first on the ingredient list and calms redness and irritation as you cleanse.
Salicylic Acid (BHA)
The formula uses salicylic acid derivatives, betaine salicylate and capryloyl salicylic acid — all oil-soluble, so they reach into the pores.
Kvercetin
A plant antioxidant that shields skin from external stressors.
Hyaluronsyra
Eight different forms of hyaluronic acid bind moisture so skin never feels tight after cleansing.
Nattljusextrakt
A calming evening primrose flower extract that makes cleansing gentler on sensitive skin.
Aminosyratensider
Mild surfactants from amino acids and sugar cleanse without sulphates and without disturbing the skin's pH.
The figures below describe the formula's composition and can be checked against the ingredient list. They don't come from a clinical study.
- Houttuynia cordata water sits first on the ingredient list, ahead of water.
- 8 different forms of hyaluronic acid bind moisture into the skin.
- 2 salicylic acid derivatives work inside the pores.
- 0 sulphates and 0 added colourants in the formula.

Every ingredient has a purpose
Six ingredients do the work here: Houttuynia cordata calms, salicylic acid derivatives clear the pores, and eight forms of hyaluronic acid make sure skin doesn't feel tight afterwards.
Heartleaf extract sits first on the ingredient list and calms redness and irritation as you cleanse.
Benefits
- Soothes visible redness
- Calms irritated skin
- First ingredient in the formula
The formula uses salicylic acid derivatives, betaine salicylate and capryloyl salicylic acid — all oil-soluble, so they reach into the pores.
Benefits
- Dissolves sebum in the pores
- Counters blackheads
- Oil-soluble exfoliation
A plant antioxidant that shields skin from external stressors.
Benefits
- Neutralises free radicals
- Protects against external stressors
- Supports skin resilience
Eight different forms of hyaluronic acid bind moisture so skin never feels tight after cleansing.
Benefits
- Eight forms in one formula
- Binds moisture in the skin's surface layers
- Counters tightness after cleansing
A calming evening primrose flower extract that makes cleansing gentler on sensitive skin.
Benefits
- Calms sensitive skin
- Softening plant extract
- Balances the cleanse
Mild surfactants from amino acids and sugar cleanse without sulphates and without disturbing the skin's pH.
Benefits
- No sulphates in the formula
- Respects the skin's pH
- Still lathers generously
FAQs
Everything you need to know before making the cleansing foam step 2 in your routine with Korean Essence.
Squeeze a blob into your palm, add a little water and work up a rich lather. Massage the foam into your face in circular motions on damp skin, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Use morning and night. In the evening it works best as step 2, after the cleansing oil.
Skin feels clean and fresh from the very first wash. Salicylic acid derivatives need longer: around a week before blackheads in the T-zone reduce, roughly two weeks before pores look smaller, and about a month before skin texture feels more even. Daily use is what makes the difference.
Yes, the formula is mild: the surfactants are built on amino acids and sugar rather than sulphates, and Houttuynia cordata and evening primrose extract are there to calm. The manufacturer states low irritation and that the product is tested as non-comedogenic. If your skin is very reactive, patch test on the inner arm first. The formula contains eucalyptus oil, so avoid it if you know you react to essential oils.
Salicylic acid in a rinse-off product has very short contact time with the skin, so the risk is small compared with an acid that stays on. Even so, wear sunscreen every morning, both for your skin's sake and because exfoliating ingredients generally make skin more receptive to sun.
Two things. First the cleansing system: surfactants built on amino acids and sugar rather than sulphates, so skin doesn't feel stripped. Second, the salicylic acid derivatives are oil-soluble and therefore work inside the pore, not just on the surface. Houttuynia cordata water also sits first on the ingredient list, ahead of water.
Yes. The foam rinses off and leaves nothing behind to clash with the rest of your routine. Follow with toner, serum and cream as usual. If you already use a stronger acid or retinol in the evening, watch how your skin responds and drop to one wash a day if it feels dry.
Yes, but adjust how you use it. The formula is made to balance oily and combination skin, where it suits morning and night. If you have dry skin it works best in the evening, with a hydrating cream straight afterwards. If skin feels tight, drop to every other day.
At room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat. The tube handles a bathroom environment well. Screw the cap on properly so the foam doesn't dry in the nozzle, and use it up within the period shown by the shelf-life symbol on the tube.