Adilsons Curated 2-Piece Soothing Cleansing Set for Oily, Sensitive or Easily Congested Skin – Gentle Oil & Deep Foaming Cleansers

100% Genuine (Adilsons sourcing policy) · Pregnancy-Safe* (neither component contains a gated ingredient) · Not Fully Fragrance-Free (both components list Fragrance) · Not FA-Safe overall (oil cleanser component)

*Self-assessed per component based on available INCI data — see Conscious and Permissible Formulation below for what was actually checked.

Bundle suitability is the intersection, not the union, of both components: the set as a whole is only as gentle as its harsher component, the oil cleanser.

In Mauritius heat, what feels like "grime" by midday is mostly sebum and sweat doing their normal job, not dirt — washing more than twice a day strips the skin's acid mantle (target pH 4.5-5.5) and triggers compensatory oil production, the exact oiliness this set is meant to reduce.

This set is designed to break that cycle rather than feed it: the foam step is genuinely low-pH (approx. 5-6), which is gentler on the acid mantle than a high-pH bar soap, and the two-step method is meant to replace one harsh daily wash, not add a third cleanse on top of your existing routine.

Classification: YELLOW (14+ with guidance). The foam component contains a real, if low, dose of Salicylic Acid (0.5%, brand-stated) — a genuine chemical exfoliant, even at a mild rinse-off concentration. The oil cleanser contains no actives beyond trace botanical extracts but does carry undisclosed synthetic fragrance and several fungal-acne-conditional esters. Neither is marketed with youth-targeted packaging.

Step 1 (When): PM only, on days you wore sunscreen or makeup (or whenever skin feels oily/congested).

Step 2 (How much): Oil — 1-2 pumps on dry skin; Foam — a walnut-size amount worked into a light lather on damp skin.

Step 3 (How): Oil first, massage 30-60 seconds, emulsify with water, rinse fully; then foam, massage gently, rinse.

Introduce the oil cleanser alone first. Wait a full 14 days (or at minimum several comfortable uses) before adding the foam as a second step, so any reaction can be traced to one product.

Emulsify first (oil cleanser): massage on dry skin for 30-60 seconds to dissolve makeup/sunscreen, then add small amounts of lukewarm water and continue massaging until the oil turns milky before rinsing fully — rinsing too early leaves oily residue.

60-Second Rule (foam): keep the foam in contact with skin for around 60 seconds of gentle massage for the surfactants to work, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm (not hot) water.

Hands, not cotton pads: hands deliver 100% of product; cotton pads absorb approximately 30-40% and are not appropriate for either cleansing step.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global rules: viscosity ladder runs thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase for leave-ons (cleansing is the exception — oil-phase cleanser goes first to dissolve lipid-soluble buildup). Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, 10-15 minutes before sunscreen. Amount defaults: watery toner/essence 5-8 drops per layer; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops or 1 pump; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; sunscreen the two-finger rule for the face plus one finger for the neck.

AM Maximum Stack: 1. Rinse/Gentle Cleanse (optional — neither component of this set has a required AM role; most users use water alone or a single gentle cleanser if skin feels oily on waking) → 2. pH-Prep/Balancing Toner (optional) → 3. Hydrating Toner Layers, 1-3 (optional) → 4. Essence (optional) → 5. Mist (optional) → 6. Booster/Soothing Serum (optional) → 7. Antioxidant Lane, choose one (optional) → 8. Pigment Support Lane, choose one (optional) → 9. Hydration Serum Lane (optional) → 10. Oil-Control/Sebum-Regulating Lane, choose one (optional) → 11. Peptides/Repair Lane (optional) → 12. Eye Serum/Cream (optional) → 13. Moisturizer (not included in this set — see Best Paired With) → 14. Optional Sealing Layer (only if dry/AC) → 15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++, non-negotiable (not included in this set — see Best Paired With) → 16. Lip SPF (optional). A full double-cleanse is a PM/heavy-buildup routine, not a twice-daily one — neither of this set's two components has a required place in the AM stack.

PM Maximum Stack (this set's slot): 1. Oil Cleanser/Balm — this set's Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 20ml → 2. Water Cleanser — this set's Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 25ml → 3. pH-Prep Toner (optional) → 4. Hydrating Toner Layers (optional) → 5. Essence (optional) → 6. Targeted Serum (optional, not included in this set) → 7. Moisturizer (not included) → 8. Occlusive Seal (optional). Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night — keep "one lane" per night; the foam's 0.5% BHA is low-dose enough that most people can still run a separate leave-on active afterward, but not another exfoliant.

Combined order: oil-phase buildup (sunscreen, sebum, makeup) is only fully removed by an oil-based first cleanse — a water-based foam alone cannot dissolve it as effectively, which is the entire rationale for double cleansing.

Purge vs. reaction: mild, short-lived breakouts in your usual problem areas in the first 2-4 weeks can be purging from increased surface turnover; new bumps in new areas, or burning/hives, are a reaction — stop the oil cleanser immediately if this happens.

Primary target — surface congestion and buildup removal: the oil dissolves lipid-soluble sunscreen/sebum/makeup; the foam's 0.5% Salicylic Acid then works on what's left inside visible pores.

Secondary benefit: Heartleaf (Houttuynia Cordata) extract in both formulas is a traditionally calming botanical, though at brand-undisclosed-to-low concentration in the oil and a real 33.4% in the foam.

What this set cannot do: it cannot treat hormonal or cystic acne, cannot permanently reduce pore size (pores don't shrink, they can only look less congested), and cannot replace a leave-on exfoliant or spot treatment for active breakouts.

Within this set: the oil cleanser and foam are already paired as first/second cleanse — using either one alone against its intended sequence (e.g. foam first) will leave sunscreen/sebum residue behind.

Leave-on toner (missing role) — Primary: Anua Rice 70 + Ceramide Glow Milky Toner 250ml. Alternatives: Anua Peach 77% Niacin Essence Toner 250ml, Anua Heartleaf 77 Clear Pad (70ea) 160ml (low stock at time of writing).

Daily moisturizer (missing role) — Primary: Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream 50ml. Alternatives: Anua Birch Moisture Boosting Cream 50ml, Anua Peach 77% Niacin Conditioning Milk 150ml, Anua 80% Moisture Soothing Ampoule 30ml (low stock).

Daily sunscreen (missing role) — Primary: Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream 50ml. Alternatives: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics 50ml, Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Moist Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ 50ml (low stock).

Later-stage targeted serum — Primary: Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Dark Spot Correcting Serum 30ml. Alternatives: Anua Azelaic Acid 10% Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum 30ml, Anua Peach 70 Niacin Serum 30ml.

MYTH: "Oil cleansers make oily skin oilier." REALITY: oil dissolves oil-soluble buildup (sebum, SPF) more effectively than water alone; the follow-up foam step removes any residue, so the combination is typically less pore-clogging than skipping the oil step and only foaming.

MYTH: "A cleanser with acid in it counts as your exfoliating treatment." REALITY: at 0.5% and a rinse-off contact time of under a minute, this foam's Salicylic Acid provides mild surface benefit but is not a substitute for a leave-on exfoliating treatment if you have real textural or acne concerns.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; hard water can leave a calcium-stearate film after cleansing that feels tight — a pH-balancing toner afterward (see Best Paired With) helps counteract this, especially important after the foam's already-acidic pH.

Never merged — each component's full INCI is listed separately.

Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 20ml (source: cross-corroborated WebSearch aggregation, medium-high confidence, verified 2026-09-09): Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyl Avocadate, Fragrance, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract. [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] No brand-stated anchor concentration found; botanical extracts from Turmeric Root Extract onward presumptively sit below 1%.

Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 25ml (source: inherited from the identical-formula 150ml sibling's INCIDecoder-sourced research, medium-high confidence, last verified 2026-09-08, format cross-checked 2026-09-15): Houttuynia Cordata Extract (33.4%), Quercetin (1%), Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salicylic Acid (~0.5%), Butylene Glycol. [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Potassium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-67, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol, a Hyaluronic Acid/HA-derivative complex (8 forms), Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA.

Preservative systems: Oil cleanser — Caprylyl Glycol + Ethylhexylglycerin. Foam — 1,2-Hexanediol + Potassium Benzoate + Ethylhexylglycerin. Both are standard, non-paraben systems.

Per-component screen: both the oil cleanser and the foam list a bare "Fragrance" entry with no allergen breakdown disclosed — this set is not fragrance-free, despite Heartleaf's naturally mild herbal scent being the more noticeable note in marketing.

*Based on brand-declared INCI. The term "Fragrance" in either ingredient list may contain undisclosed allergens. Patch test advised for sensitive individuals, especially given the oil cleanser's own documented irritation complaint rate.

Cumulative burden: using both components back-to-back means two separate fragrance-containing, rinse-off exposures per evening — low individual risk given short contact time, but worth knowing if you are specifically fragrance-avoidant.

EU 26 allergen screen: none individually named in either declared INCI beyond the un-broken-down "Fragrance" entries themselves.

Halal: *Self-assessed by Adilsons per component based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in either declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: *Self-assessed by Adilsons per component. No animal-derived ingredients detected in either declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal vegan certification.

Cruelty-free: *Brand-stated policy for Anua overall — not independently certified by Leaping Bunny or PETA; Anua does not appear on either registry per this brand's research file.

Microplastic-Free: Yes for both components — no listed polymer microbeads or insoluble film-forming plastic particles in either INCI.

MFDS classification: both components are General Cosmetics — no evidence of Korean MFDS Functional Cosmetic registration for either (mechanical/exfoliating cleansers, not a claims-gated category in Korea the way SPF or whitening products are).

Foam's brand-published pore-cleansing tests ("98.8%" vs. a conflicting "99.5%" figure across different retailer sources) are *brand-published, Marketing-Only claims — no independent sample size, institution, or protocol disclosed; neither figure is treated as verified fact here.

Evidence confidence: Medium for the foam's 0.5% BHA mechanism (well-established exfoliation chemistry at a disclosed, plausible concentration); Marketing-Only for both components' brand efficacy percentages.

If you are specifically managing fungal acne, the honest recommendation is to skip the oil-cleanser half of this set and use the foam with a separately-sourced FA-safe first cleanse instead.

Assessment: None to Low. Both are rinse-off products with nothing left on skin afterward — pilling is not a meaningful risk for this set on its own; any pilling in your full routine would come from leave-on products applied after these steps.

Storage: keep both out of direct sun and away from prolonged bathroom heat/humidity, which can accelerate oxidation of the oil cleanser's plant-oil blend in particular.

Spoilage signs: a rancid or noticeably sharper smell from the oil cleanser (oxidized plant oils), or separation/color change in the foam that doesn't remix with shaking. When in doubt, discard rather than use.

Patch-test each component separately, not the set as one product — apply the oil cleanser alone to your inner forearm for 24 hours, then behind the ear for 24 hours, before facial use; repeat the same process independently for the foam once the oil has proven comfortable. This is the only way to know which product is responsible if either causes a reaction.

72-hour barrier reset (if either component causes a reaction): STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY a gentle cleanser, plain moisturizer, and mineral SPF. After 72 hours, reintroduce ONE product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning — stop use immediately and seek medical care.

1. Starting both products on the same night instead of isolating the oil cleanser first. 2. Using the foam as a first cleanse (it can't dissolve SPF/sebum as effectively as an oil-based first step). 3. Rinsing the oil cleanser before it's fully emulsified milky. 4. Double-cleansing twice daily rather than reserving it for PM/heavy-buildup days. 5. Treating the foam's mild BHA as a substitute for a real leave-on exfoliating treatment.

Depletion is mismatched between the two components — at roughly 1-2 pumps per PM use, the 20ml oil cleanser lasts approximately 3-4 weeks of nightly use; the 25ml foam, used at a smaller walnut-size amount per use, typically lasts closer to a month with twice-daily use or longer at once-daily PM use (retailer-estimated, not independently measured). Expect to reorder the oil cleanser sooner than the foam if you use both on the same schedule — check the in-stock 150ml or 200ml sibling formats (see Mindful Alternatives) if you want matched refill cycles.

PM: 1. Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 20ml (dry skin, 30-60s massage, emulsify, rinse) → 2. Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 25ml (damp skin, 60s massage, rinse) → 3. Toner → 4. Moisturizer. AM: water rinse or a single gentle cleanser, then your regular AM routine ending in sunscreen.

If your skin is currently barrier-compromised — skip this set entirely until your barrier recovers (see Clinical Triage above). If you're in heavy sugar-cane-burn season (Jul-Nov) — the oil-first step is genuinely more useful for removing particulate buildup. If you don't wear daily sunscreen or makeup — you likely only need the foam, not the full two-step system.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with this cleansing set, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

The 25ml foam in this set is currently out of stock as its own listing (0 units) — the identical formula is available full-size as Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 150ml (35 units in stock), a genuinely better-value, non-mismatched-depletion option if you know you'll like the formula.

If the oil cleanser's real irritation/FA-safety concerns are disqualifying for you, in-catalog alternatives include: Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil Mild 200ml (fragrance-free, different and gentler ester base), Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 200ml (same regular formula, full-size), or skipping the oil step for a single gentler cleanse with Anua Heartleaf Succinic Cleansing Foam 150ml (milder Succinic Acid formula, no oil-cleanse step needed if you don't wear heavy SPF/makeup).

Choose this set over the single-cleanser Succinic Foam if you wear daily sunscreen or makeup and genuinely need a two-step removal system, and your skin has already tolerated Ethylhexyl-Palmitate-based oil cleansers before.

Upgrade triggers (choose the single-foam alternative instead) — IF/THEN: If you have a suspected fungal-acne pattern, THEN skip the oil cleanser. If your skin is currently reactive or barrier-compromised, THEN use neither product until it recovers. If you don't wear daily SPF/makeup, THEN a single cleanser is sufficient.

Don't switch if: you already tolerate oil cleansers well, wear daily sunscreen, and want the more thorough two-step removal this set provides.

This set's PRIMARY function is: evening double-cleansing (buildup dissolution + surface/pore-level exfoliation). You do NOT need this if you already own a working oil cleanser AND a low-pH BHA-containing foam you tolerate well — finish those first.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit from running this set alongside another oil cleanser or another BHA-containing cleanser on the same evening — pick one system per night.

This set is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Brand: Anua. Parent Company: The Founders Inc. (Korean beauty brand incubator). Founded: 2019. Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea. Hero Ingredient: Houttuynia Cordata (Heartleaf) extract, the flagship ingredient across both components of this set.

Both products in this set belong to Anua's Heartleaf sub-line, positioned around soothing/calming botanical ingredients for sensitive and reactive skin — though as this set's own research shows, the oil cleanser's real-world complaint profile doesn't fully live up to that soothing positioning, which is worth stating plainly rather than only repeating the marketing frame.

Reviews were researched per component, not for "the set" as a combined product, since no bundle-specific reviews exist.

Cleansing Oil (formula-level, 107 aggregated ratings via a third-party aggregator): 2.4/5 average. Praise: effective at pulling sebaceous filaments and surface buildup when massaged thoroughly and followed by a proper second cleanse. Complaints: "Broke Me Out" (59/107), "Doesn't Work" (30/107), "Irritating" (28/107) — a genuinely mixed-to-negative real signal, not filler.

Cleansing Foam (reviews for the identical 150ml formula, no reviews found specific to the 25ml travel size): praise themes include feeling gentle but thorough, rinsing without dryness or tightness, and one report of successful use on acne-prone sensitive skin every other day. No corroborated complaint theme was found with enough support to state as a trend.

No dedicated Reddit thread was found for either exact SKU.

Do I need to use both products every time I cleanse? No — reserve the full two-step system for evenings you wore sunscreen or makeup; a single gentle cleanse or water rinse is enough on other occasions.

Is this set fungal-acne safe? No, not fully — the oil cleanser component contains several documented Malassezia-feeding esters. If FA-safety is a hard requirement, skip the oil step and pair the foam with a separately-sourced FA-safe first cleanse.

Why is the foam only 25ml? It's Anua's official travel-size fill of the identical 150ml formula, useful for trying the formula or for travel, not intended as a long-term full-size supply.

Is the 25ml foam actually in stock? At the time of writing, this exact 25ml listing shows zero inventory; the identical 150ml formula is in stock as a practical alternative.

Can I use this if I have sensitive skin, given the "Soothing" framing? Proceed with caution and patch test first — the oil cleanser's own real community rating shows a meaningful minority reporting irritation and breakouts, which doesn't fully match a blanket "soothing" claim.

Double Cleansing

A two-step evening cleanse: an oil-based first step to dissolve oil-soluble buildup, followed by a water-based second step to clean the skin surface.

Emulsify

The process of an oil cleanser turning milky when mixed with water, signaling it's ready to rinse cleanly.

Fungal Acne (Malassezia folliculitis)

Small, uniform, itchy bumps caused by yeast overgrowth, worsened by certain fatty-acid esters found in some cleansing oils.

BHA (Salicylic Acid)

An oil-soluble exfoliating acid that works inside pores; this foam contains a low, brand-stated 0.5% dose.

Purging

A temporary increase in breakouts in your usual problem areas as skin turnover speeds up, distinct from an allergic or irritant reaction.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: oily or combination skin with daily sunscreen/makeup use and an intact, non-reactive barrier, who wants a genuine two-step cleanse rather than a single harsh wash.

Minimum sufficient subset: if you don't wear daily SPF/makeup, the foam alone (or its full-size 150ml sibling) may be all you need.

Key benefits: a real, low-pH, mild-BHA second cleanse; genuine oil-based removal of SPF/sebum/makeup; both formulas centered on Anua's well-documented Heartleaf extract.

Keep in mind: the oil cleanser carries a real, documented irritation/breakout complaint rate and is not fungal-acne-safe; the 25ml foam is currently out of stock as its own listing; neither component is fragrance-free.