Abib Heartleaf Essence Pad Clear Touch 250ml/70ea
Abib Heartleaf Essence Pad Clear Touch 250ml/ is an essence with Houttuynia Cordata Extract, used after toner and before serum, morning and evening, on damp skin.
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- Dehydrated skinSensitive skinDull, uneven tone
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- Shoppers looking for Houttuynia Cordata Extract in an essenceRoutines that want Houttuynia Cordata Extract and Niacinamide in one stepFilling the essence step with a Korean-market formulaAnyone who wants the Houttuynia Cordata Extract essence sold on Korean shelves
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How it works
The Heartleaf Essence Pad Clear Touch 250ml/ is an essence, used after toner and before serum, morning and evening, on damp skin. The plant extract it is built around is Houttuynia Cordata Extract, named sixth on its own ingredient list. The same list carries Niacinamide, Allantoin and Caffeine, so the plant extract is not the only thing on it worth naming. How much of the Houttuynia Cordata Extract stays on the skin, and for how long, is decided by the essence format rather than by the list alone. This is the Original Korean Formula, the essence Abib sells in Korea, Houttuynia Cordata Extract and all.
Key benefits
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract, the plant extract this essence is built around
- Niacinamide, Allantoin, Caffeine and Succinic Acid on the same list, actives
- Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment and Honokiol further down the same list
- Tocopherol and Quercetin further down the same list
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract named sixth on the manufacturer list printed on this page
- Original Korean Formula, the essence sold on Korean shelves
Key actives
Houttuynia Cordata Extractplant extract
Houttuynia Cordata is heartleaf, and it is one of the two or three anchor plants of Korean calming skincare. Its extract carries quercitrin and other flavonoids and is used for the look of redness and blemish-prone skin. It is the entry this essence is named after, and the list carries it.
Niacinamideactive
Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. It is named fourth on this essence's list, alongside Houttuynia Cordata Extract.
Allantoinactive
Allantoin is a comfrey-derived compound used to condition skin and soften the outer layer so it feels smoother. It is one of the standard additions to a formula built for easily irritated skin. It is named eleventh on this essence's list, alongside Houttuynia Cordata Extract.
Caffeineactive
Caffeine constricts small blood vessels near the surface, which is why eye products use it for the look of puffiness and shadow. It is water soluble and works only while it is on the skin. It is named twelfth on this essence's list, alongside Houttuynia Cordata Extract.
Succinic Acidactive
Succinic Acid is a small organic acid used for the look of blemish-prone skin and as a pH adjuster. It is far milder than an AHA at the levels used here. The panel names it thirtieth on this essence's list, beside Houttuynia Cordata Extract.
Where does this essence go in my routine?
After toner and before serum, morning and evening, on damp skin. Anything thinner than an essence goes on before it, and anything richer goes on after. If you are adding it to a routine you already like, give it a week on its own first, so what you see is the Houttuynia Cordata Extract and not three changes at once.
Is this the Korean-market essence or a US version?
The Korean-market one, Houttuynia Cordata Extract and all. We match this essence to its Korean barcode before it reaches the shelf, which is the check that tells you which market release you are holding.
What else is on the list besides Houttuynia Cordata Extract?
Niacinamide, Allantoin and Caffeine. The order they are printed in on this essence's panel is the order on the box, so you can see where Houttuynia Cordata Extract sits relative to them. Further down the same panel: Succinic Acid, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment and Honokiol.
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Orders ship from our California warehouse, dispatched within 2 business days, and arrive in 3 to 5 days. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Import duties are paid by us before the parcel reaches you, so nothing is owed at the door, and returns run for 30 days.
Every claim on this page traces to the unit in the box, the barcode, the batch code and the price you can read for yourself.
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How to use
- Cleanse first and start while the skin is still damp so the pad glides instead of dragging.
- Sweep outward from the centre of the face with the textured side, taking in cheeks, forehead and jaw.
- Turn the pad over and press the smooth side across the same area to leave the liquid on the skin.
- Do not press hard or go back and forth, since the sweep is one light pass and more pressure only leaves the face pink.
Worth knowing
- Patch test this essence on a small area and wait a day before using it more widely, especially with Houttuynia Cordata Extract on the list.
- Introduce this essence on its own for the first week, so anything your skin does is traceable to the Houttuynia Cordata Extract rather than to three changes at once.
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Korean-market original
The Original Korean Formula essence from Abib, formulated with Houttuynia Cordata Extract and Niacinamide, held in the United States and shipped domestically.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Allantoin can tone down the dryness of the individual cells. It increases the water content of the skin, which means it helps to hydrate and moisturize.
Wilma Bergfeld, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic Its potential for skincare is promoted because of its anti-inflammatory (think blemishes, rashes, eczema) and hydrating properties.
Michele Koo, MDPlastic surgeon, PureWow
1 more professional perspective
Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of pores in a few ways. By strengthening the skin barrier and improving elasticity, pores appear less noticeable and more even.
Ashlyn YankeAesthetician, Cleveland Clinic
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