Anua Heartleaf Cleansing Foam Review: Too Drying for Summer?

Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Cleansing Foam is a strong summer choice for oily and combination skin that needs a thorough, refreshing cleanse. Its soft lather removes excess surface oil and everyday buildup, making it a practical starting point for your UAE skincare routine.

At AED 49 for 150ml, Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam offers an accessible way to bring a familiar K-beauty favourite into your bathroom. We recommend it for shoppers who enjoy a foaming wash and want cleansing with gentle exfoliation in the same step.

Why we recommend this Anua cleanser

The formula brings together heartleaf ingredients, glycerin, and exfoliating ingredients including betaine salicylate and capryloyl salicylic acid. Anua positions it around removing excess sebum and impurities while providing a soft, moisturised finish. See Anua’s official formula and product information.

For a summer routine, that gives it a clear role: cleansing oily areas and washing away the day before your hydrating products go on.

It also works as the water-based step in an evening double cleanse. After makeup or water-resistant sunscreen, start with SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil, then follow with the Anua foam.

Is it too drying for summer?

The best fit is oily or combination skin that enjoys a lathering cleanser. Use it with a light touch, rinse thoroughly, and follow with moisturiser to keep your routine focused on both cleansing and comfort.

Repeated washing, hot water, scrubbing, and several exfoliating products can make a routine more demanding. For a UAE workday, give your cheeks the same attention as your T-zone: the goal is skin that feels refreshed across your face.

If your skin is already very dry, peeling, or irritated, choose a gentler cleansing option. This formula also contains eucalyptus leaf oil, so it is not our recommendation for shoppers who specifically avoid aromatic oils. Check the ingredient list on your tube when purchasing.

How to use it in your UAE routine

1. Wet your face and hands with lukewarm water.

2. Work a small amount into a lather between your palms.

3. Massage gently with your fingertips, then rinse thoroughly.

4. Pat dry and follow with serum or toner, then moisturiser. Finish your morning routine with sunscreen.

Keep scrubbing brushes and abrasive cloths out of this cleansing step. The American Academy of Dermatology’s face-washing guidance recommends gentle fingertip cleansing and washing after heavy sweating.

An evening workout can be a convenient time for your evening cleanse. Avoid adding another wash immediately afterwards simply because it is bedtime. Since this cleanser already offers exfoliation, keep additional acid toners and exfoliating pads limited while introducing it.

What a customer says about the finish

Genesis G., who lists combination skin and is labelled a verified buyer on Anua’s official website, writes:

“It leaves your skin clean, and hydrated.”

This is feedback about the cleansing foam itself, published on the brand’s product page. Read Genesis G.’s review.

Complete the routine

Give your cleanse a clear follow-up with these three complementary products:

Morning order: Anua cleanser → Purito serum → Dr. Althea cream → Aqua-Fresh.

At night, finish with the cream. These three products plus the cleanser cost AED 266 separately, or AED 229 in Calm Soothing Relief, saving AED 37.

Two bundles that make building your routine easier

Calm Soothing Relief: AED 229 — save AED 37

Choose Calm Soothing Relief for the four-product routine above: Anua cleansing foam, Purito unscented Centella serum, Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream, and Beauty of Joseon Aqua-Fresh.

It is our pick when you want a straightforward cleanser, serum, moisturiser, and daily SPF in one order.

Separate product total: AED 266. Bundle: AED 229. Saving: AED 37.

Daily Ritual Radiance: AED 265 — save AED 40

Choose Daily Ritual Radiance for an evening double cleanse and a toner-based routine. It includes SKIN1004 cleansing oil, Anua cleansing foam, Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner, COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Cream, and the original Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun.

The cleansing oil helps remove makeup and sunscreen before the foam, while the toner and cream complete the evening care. Relief Sun belongs in the morning.

Separate product total: AED 305. Bundle: AED 265. Saving: AED 40.

Both bundles qualify for free UAE shipping, available on orders over AED 200. Enjoy next-day delivery across the UAE.

Authentic K-beauty from brands you already follow

Anua, SKIN1004, Beauty of Joseon, and COSRX are the familiar names you see in skincare routines online. At Velora Glamour, we source genuine stock through authorised distributors, with original packaging and batch codes intact.

For local shopping reassurance, Huda A.’s review of the Daily Ritual bundle on Velora’s website says:

“Ordered on a Tuesday, arrived in Dubai the next day.”

That is her reported delivery experience with the bundle. You can also contact our team for batch-code details before ordering.

FAQs

Is Anua Heartleaf Cleansing Foam good for UAE summer?

Yes, especially for oily and combination skin that enjoys a foaming cleanser. It removes excess surface oil and everyday buildup and fits neatly into an evening routine.

Can Anua Heartleaf Cleansing Foam be drying?

It can feel drying on some skin, particularly with frequent washing or several exfoliating steps. Use a gentle technique and follow with moisturiser; persistent tightness or irritation means the cleanser is not a comfortable fit.

Can I use Anua Heartleaf Cleansing Foam twice a day?

Twice-daily use can suit skin that remains comfortable after washing. Begin with your evening cleanse, then add morning use if needed. There is no need to wash every time your face looks shiny.

Does Anua Heartleaf Cleansing Foam exfoliate?

Yes. Its formula includes betaine salicylate and capryloyl salicylic acid, and Anua describes it as a gently exfoliating cleanser.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

Sensitive-skin shoppers should check the full ingredient list. The formula contains eucalyptus leaf oil and exfoliating ingredients, so it is better suited to skin that already tolerates these types of products.

Start your summer routine with a better cleanse

For oily or combination skin that enjoys a fresh foaming wash, shop Anua Heartleaf Cleansing Foam 150ml for AED 49.

Building the full routine? Choose Calm Soothing Relief for AED 229 to save AED 37, or Daily Ritual Radiance for AED 265 to save AED 40. Both bring your routine together with free UAE shipping and next-day delivery across the UAE.