Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream

Sensitive and reactive skin often struggles to find a sunscreen that truly protects without causing irritation or clogging pores.

The Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++ (50ml) addresses this with a concentrated formula containing 300,000 ppm of heartleaf extract (Houttuynia cordata), a highly popular soothing Korean active ingredient.

The niacinamide included is designed for oily skin. The texture glides on like a silky veil, absorbs without leaving a greasy residue, and does not pill under foundation.

Ideal for combination to oily, sensitive, or blemish-prone skin, it is one of the few Korean sunscreens that combines high UV protection with soothing active skincare without compromising on comfort.

How to incorporate Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream into your Korean routine?

1. Double cleansing (evening): start with a Korean cleansing oil to dissolve the SPF, followed by a foaming cleanser.
2. Cleansing (morning): use a Korean facial cleanser that is gentle to prepare the skin without drying it out.
3. Toner: apply a Korean toner that is hydrating to balance the pH before applying active ingredients.
4. Serum: if you use a serum or ampoule (niacinamide, azelaic acid), apply it before sunscreen.
5. Moisturizer (optional): for very dry skin, add a thin layer of Korean moisturizer before SPF.
6. Anua Sunscreen (morning, final step): apply a generous amount of this Korean sunscreen by gently patting it in. Reapply every 2 to 3 hours when exposed to the sun for extended periods.

💡To avoid any reaction, gradually introduce each new product into your routine. Your skin needs time to adjust! Also, remember to test the product on a small area of your hand before applying it to your face.

Water, Houttuynia Cordata Extract (300,000 ppm), Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Caprylyl Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polysilicone-15, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Methylpropanediol, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Adenosine, Polyether-1, Biosaccharide Gum-1.

Is Anua sunscreen suitable for oily and acne-prone skin?

Yes, that is one of its main strengths. Its non-comedogenic formula does not clog pores, and its lightweight gel-cream texture avoids an occlusive film effect. Niacinamide is designed for oily skin, while heartleaf soothes the skin. It is one of the few SPF50+ sunscreens suitable for combination to oily and blemish-prone skin without weighing the skin down.

How often should Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream be applied?

Apply it every morning as the final step of your routine, on clean and hydrated skin. In case of prolonged sun exposure, reapply every 2 to 3 hours. An SPF50+ sunscreen only protects effectively if the amount is generous: allow about half a teaspoon for the face alone.

How long does it take to see results on redness?

Every skin reacts at its own pace, so we do not promise a timeframe. The sensation upon application (comfort, hydration, texture) is felt immediately. To judge the effect of this care on your skin, allow at least 4 weeks of regular use, the time of a skin renewal cycle, before concluding.

Can this sunscreen be layered with a niacinamide or azelaic acid serum?

Yes, and it is even recommended. Apply your serum first, let it absorb for 1 to 2 minutes, then apply the Anua sunscreen on top. The Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream itself contains niacinamide, which reinforces the effect without risk of incompatibility. However, avoid using it at the same time as an acid exfoliant: keep AHA/BHA for the evening.

Does this sunscreen replace a moisturizer?

For normal to oily skin, yes: it hydrates sufficiently thanks to panthenol and glycerin while offering SPF50+ protection. For dry or dehydrated skin, first apply a thin layer of moisturizer, then the sunscreen on top. Its silky texture does not create buildup even when layered.