What is Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water?
Role not confirmed
We haven't written up what this ingredient does yet. The products below feature it as a key ingredient.
Which products feature it?
7 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.
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It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening.
Key Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water (#1 on the ingredient list · 77%), Niacinamide 5%, Zinc PCA 1%
39 claims, summarized
- You can expect:
- less visible dark spots
- Only partly backed:
- calmer skin · clearer-looking skin · less shine · a smoother skin texture
- Tests passed:
- hypoallergenic · non-comedogenic · skin irritation
See each claim
Claims, checked
Niacinamide (B3) 5%
backed by evidenceZinc 1%
backed by evidenceWhitening functional cosmetics
backed by evidenceExcess sebum care
plausible, not testedSkin barrier and marks** care
plausible, not testedLightly absorbed, fresh and moist serum texture
plausible, not tested99.3% soothing of trouble* skin in just 2 weeks
partly backedThe amazing effect of the trouble* serum, proven by satisfaction!
partly backedSkin absorption improved by 167.5%!
partly backedSoothing of skin irritated by towel friction (after 1 use)** 70.9%
partly backedSoothing of skin irritated by pillow friction (after 1 use)** 45.2%
partly backedSoothing of skin irritated by shaving irritation (after 1 use)*** 57.4%
partly backed99,100 ppm B3Zinc™ COMPLEX
partly backedLow-irritation care of dead skin cells and skin texture refinement
partly backedInner sebum (whitehead) reduction
partly backedSurface sebum (blackhead) reduction
partly backedImprovement effect on soothing irritated skin*
partly backedSkin pore area improvement**
partly backedImprovement of skin barrier damaged by physical irritation
partly backedSkin blemish (pigmentation) improvement
partly backedSkin oil improvement
partly backedSkin moisture improvement
partly backedSkin irritation test completed on sensitive skin
partly backedLow-irritation skin test completed
partly backedTest for suitability on acne-prone skin completed (non-comedogenic)
partly backed24% soothing synergy!
partly backedInner moisturization UP 3.13 times
partly backed68.6% higher absorption
partly backedSoothing effect that penetrates deep* into the skin with Houttuynia cordata exosome1)!
overstatedActive ingredients delivered fast and deep* into the skin — not lingering on the surface, the difference of true absorption
overstatedAfternoon greasiness OUT!* Sebum amount -28.8% decrease**
overstated86.9% moisture soothing + moisturizing ingredients**
overstatedBreaking the vicious cycle of trouble*
no supporting source foundA soothing coverage area wider than before!
no supporting source foundSkin soothing effect that gets better and better the more you use it
no supporting source foundJust 1 use improves soothing of reddened* skin
no supporting source foundSkin texture improvement effect -5.2%
no supporting source foundA serum that cares for recurring trouble*
nothing specific to checkKey soothing care ingredients
nothing specific to check
Key Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water (#1 on the ingredient list · 77%), Beta-Glucan, Panthenol
Key Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water (#1 on the ingredient list · 77%), Ceramide, Centella Asiatica Extract
3 claims checked
Claims, checked
Houttuynia flower/leaf/sulgi water (77%)
backed by evidenceFunctional cosmetic. Not applicable for review by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
backed by evidence1. After cleansing, refine the skin texture with toner. 2. Attach the sheet onto the face appropriately. 3. After 15 - 20 minutes, remove the sheet and gently pat the skin to help absorb the remaining contents.
backed by evidence
Key Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water (#1 on the ingredient list), Quercetin, Isoquercitrin
1 claim checked
Claims, checked
Not applicable for Ministry of Food and Drug Safety review
backed by evidence

Ingredient Editor
Red Houttuynia Cordata BHA Linoc Trouble Calming Ampoule
Key Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water (#1 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid
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Anua
[NEW/리뉴얼] 어성초 77 히알루론산 수분 진정 토너 (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.
Key Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water (#1 on the ingredient list), Houttuynia Cordata Vesicles, Hyaluronic Acid

Anua
어성초 77 히알루론산 수분 진정 토너 (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.
Key Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water (#1 on the ingredient list), Houttuynia Cordata Vesicles, Hyaluronic Acid
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| Result | Claims |
|---|---|
| backed by evidence | 1 of 1 |
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