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Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil vs Hydrating Facial Cleanser

Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing OilAnuaHeartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil7.7CeraVe Hydrating Facial CleanserCeraVeHydrating Facial Cleanser8.6vs

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser edges out Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil, 8.6 to 7.7. It wins on results, formula and value, while the Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil is stronger on texture and feel.

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What each one does.

Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser

HydrateClarifyRenewGlowCalm & ProtectHair & ScalpFinish & WearScentMoistureBarrierBreakoutsOil & PoresCleanseLines & FirmnessTextureEye AreaEven ToneRadianceSensitiveProtectRepairShape & ShineScalpFinishWearCoverageLashes & BrowsFloralGourmandFreshWoody & AmberHydratingPlumpingLong-lasting moistureBarrier repairDryness reliefFlaking reliefAcneBlackheadsClogged poresOil controlPore refiningShine controlMakeup removalDouble cleansingFine linesFirmingCrepinessSmoothingResurfacingBumps & KPDark circlesPuffinessDark spotsHyperpigmentationAcne marksBrighteningDullnessGlass skinSoothingRednessIrritation-freeUV protectionNo white castAntioxidantOdor controlDamage repairSplit endsHeat protectionCurl definitionFrizz controlVolumeShineScalp careHair growth supportDandruffColor protectionMatteDewySatinNaturalLong-wearTransfer-proofWaterproofBuildableSheer coverageMedium coverageFull coverageBlurringLash lengthLash volumeCurl holdBrow definitionFloralWhite floralRoseVanillaGourmandCaramelCitrusFresh & cleanAquaticGreenWoodyAmberMuskySpicyHydrateClarifyRenewGlowHair & ScalpFinish & WearScent

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Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil

Anua

Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser

CeraVe

Hydrating Facial Cleanser

Highest score
Beauty score
7.7Good
8.6Excellent
Results30% of score
7.6
8.5
Formula & ingredients20% of score
7.0
8.8
Texture & experience15% of score
8.2
7.7
Value20% of score
8.0
9.3
Community love15% of score
7.6
8.8
Community
No ratings yet
No ratings yet
PriceTypical, checked by our editors
$22.00/ 200 mlMid-range
$15.99/ 12 fl oz / 355 mlDrugstore
Price per ounceLowest wins
$3.25 / oz
$1.33 / oz
What it does
  • Blackheads
  • Clogged pores
  • Oil control
  • Glass skin
  • Hydrating
  • Barrier repair
  • Dryness relief
  • Irritation-free
Made for
All skin types, Sensitive skin, Acne-prone skin
Normal skin, Dry skin, Sensitive skin
Key ingredients
Heartleaf
CeramidesHyaluronic acidGlycerin
Format
Cleansing oil
Cleanser
Texture
Runny, lightweight oil that emulsifies with water and rinses without a greasy film
Non-foaming lotion-like cream that spreads easily and does not lather
Fragrance-free
No — contains fragrance
Yes
Claims
Non-comedogenic, Cruelty-free (brand-stated)
National Eczema Association Seal, Non-comedogenic, Fragrance-free
Brand origin
🇰🇷 K-beauty
🇺🇸 American beauty
Video reviews
4
4
Best for
  • • First step of a double cleanse
  • • Daily sunscreen and makeup wearers who double cleanse
  • • People who prefer an oil over a balm
  • • Dry, normal and sensitive skin that feels tight after cleansing
  • • A gentle second cleanse or morning wash
  • • Eczema-prone skin looking for an NEA-accepted cleanser
Strengths
  • Brand says it dissolves makeup, sebum and sunscreen in one step
  • Light, runny oil that the brand says leaves no greasy residue
  • Pump bottle and 200 ml size
  • Fragrance-free formula with three ceramides, hyaluronic acid and the National Eczema Association Seal
  • Cleans without the tight, stripped feeling that foaming washes can leave
  • Reviewed's testers found it removed light makeup and mascara on its own
Watch-outs
  • Contains added fragrance
  • Breakouts reported by a blogger and by several Reddit users
  • Barely lathers, which some people dislike in a face wash
  • Some Reddit users say it does not rinse clean and leaves a film
Where to buy

FAQ

Quick answers.

Which is better, Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil or Hydrating Facial Cleanser?

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser edges out Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil, 8.6 to 7.7. It wins on results, formula and value, while the Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil is stronger on texture and feel.

Which is better value?

Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil works out to about $3.25 / oz and CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser to about $1.33 / oz, based on typical non-Amazon retail prices when we last checked.

How do you score them?

Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (results, formula & ingredients, texture & experience, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.