Redness, tightness and skin that reacts to almost everything. This toner does one thing, and does it properly: 77% Houttuynia Cordata, listed ahead of water in the formula. It calms immediately after cleansing, restores the skin's pH and puts back light moisture that sinks straight in. Step 3 in the routine, and what makes serum and cream actually absorb.
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77% HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA
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60 DAGARS GARANTI
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77% HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA
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FRI FRAKT
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60 DAGARS GARANTI
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77% HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA
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FRI FRAKT
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60 DAGARS GARANTI
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77% HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA
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FRI FRAKT
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60 DAGARS GARANTI
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77% HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA
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FRI FRAKT
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60 DAGARS GARANTI
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77% HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA
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- ✨ Houttuynia Cordata
- 👍 Lugnande
- 🔄 All skin types
77% Houttuynia Cordata. Ahead of water on the ingredient list.
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What the toner does for your skin:
- 77% Houttuynia Cordata, listed ahead of water on the ingredient list
- Calms redness and irritation straight after cleansing
- 97.52% better moisture retention after a single use, measured by the manufacturer
- 49.55% less sebum after two weeks of daily use
- Fragrance-free and free from essential oils, for sensitive, reactive skin
- Preps skin so serum and cream absorb better
Houttuynia Cordata
Lugnande
All skin types
Houttuynia Cordata
A calming plant extract making up 77% of the formula and sitting first on the ingredient list.
Panthenol (B5)
Hydrates and calms irritated skin.
Betain
Leaves skin soft and supple without feeling heavy.
Glycerin
Binds moisture in the skin's surface layers.
Kamomill
A softening, calming flower extract for sensitive skin.
Sugarcane Extract
Natural moisture that gives skin radiance.
The formula has been instrumentally tested by the manufacturer. The figures below are measured values from those tests:
- 97.52% better moisture retention in the skin after a single use
- 49.55% less sebum after two weeks of daily use
- 14.52% lower skin temperature after a single use
- Primary-irritation tested, fragrance-free and free from essential oils
Every ingredient has a purpose
Six ingredients do most of the work. Houttuynia Cordata calms, panthenol and glycerin hold moisture in.
Houttuynia cordata, the plant behind the Heartleaf name, makes up 77% of the formula and sits first on the ingredient list, ahead of water. It's the extract doing all the work: it soothes redness, calms reactive skin and strengthens the barrier so skin can take more.
Benefits
- Calms redness
- Strengthens the skin barrier
- 77% of the formula
Provitamin B5 that draws moisture into the skin and converts to pantothenic acid in the surface layers. It calms irritation and helps skin recover after cleansing.
Benefits
- Hydrates deeply
- Calms irritation
- Supports recovery
A mild humectant that holds water in the skin's surface layers. It leaves skin soft and supple without any sticky feel.
Benefits
- Softens the skin
- Binds moisture
- Gentle on sensitive skin
The most proven humectant in skincare. It draws moisture to the skin's surface layers and holds it there, so skin doesn't feel tight after cleansing.
Benefits
- Binds moisture
- Prevents moisture loss
- Suits all skin types
Chamomile flower extract, long used to calm reactive skin. It softens the skin and soothes the heat and irritation that often follow cleansing.
Benefits
- Calms reactive skin
- Soothes redness
- Softening flower extract
A natural sugar extract that works as a humectant. It gives skin light moisture and a natural radiance without weighing it down.
Benefits
- Natural moisture source
- Gives skin radiance
- Light feel
All skin types
Houttuynia Cordata
Calming formula
Absorbs quickly
FAQs
Everything you need to know before starting your routine with this toner from Korean Essence.
How do I use the toner?
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Use it as step 3 in your routine, straight after cleansing and while skin is still slightly damp. Twist off the cap and pour a generous amount into your palm or onto a cotton pad. Press it into the skin with your palms, or sweep gently across the face with the pad. Let it sink in for a few seconds before moving on to serum and cream. Morning and night.
How quickly will I see results?
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Skin feels calmer immediately on first use. The manufacturer's own measurements show 97.52% better moisture retention after a single use. Redness after cleansing usually reduces noticeably within a week, with a more even skin tone and less sebum after two to four weeks of daily use.
Is the toner suitable for sensitive skin?
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Yes, that's exactly what it's built for. The formula is fragrance-free, free from essential oils and alcohol, and contains neither acids nor retinoids. If your skin is very reactive we still recommend testing on the inner arm for a day before using it on your face.
What does 77% Houttuynia Cordata mean?
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That the extract makes up 77% of the formula and sits first on the ingredient list, ahead of water. Ingredients are listed in descending order by quantity, so when a plant extract sits ahead of water it isn't a drop added for marketing. It's the base the rest of the formula is built on.
What sets this toner apart from others?
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Most toners have water as their base and a small amount of plant extract at the bottom of the list. Here the relationship is reversed. The usual irritants are also completely absent: no fragrance, no alcohol, no essential oils and no exfoliating acids. That makes it usable twice a day, every day, even when skin is in poor shape.
Can I use the toner with other skincare products?
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Yes, it works with virtually everything. Use it as the first step after cleansing, before serum, ampoule and cream. It pairs well with acids, retinol and vitamin C, and used before them it often calms the irritation they can cause. Just wait a few seconds for it to sink in before layering the next product.
Does it work on oily and combination skin?
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Yes. The texture is watery and sinks in immediately without leaving a greasy or sticky film. The manufacturer's measurements show 49.55% less sebum after two weeks of use, so it's especially interesting if you have a shiny T-zone. Dry skin gets a light moisture base to build on at the same time.
How should I store the toner?
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Somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sunlight, with the cap screwed on properly. A bathroom shelf is fine as long as the bottle isn't sitting in the shower. Avoid putting a used cotton pad back into the bottle, and use it up within twelve months of opening.