Abib Heartleaf Spot Pad Calming Touch
A soothing rather than exfoliating toner pad, which makes it unusual in a format dominated by acids. The essence is built on 어성초 (eoseongcho), the heartleaf extract that runs through most of Abib's range, with panthenol alongside. The pads are large, thick and generously soaked, and they are as often used laid flat on a red patch for a few minutes as swept across the face. Abib's cotton pads are noticeably better quality than most.
What it is built around
Who it suits
Sensitive, flushed and blemish-prone skin that wants a calming step without acids, and anyone whose skin is currently unhappy from over-exfoliating. It is one of the few pads safe to use daily. If your goal is blackheads or rough texture, this is the wrong product — it contains nothing that exfoliates and is not trying to.
How to use it
After cleansing, sweep a pad across the face or lay it over a specific red area for three to five minutes as a mini-mask. Morning or evening, daily if you like. Pat in whatever essence remains rather than wiping it off, then continue with serum and moisturiser. In the morning, finish with sunscreen.
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What is heartleaf in Korean skincare?
Heartleaf, or Houttuynia cordata (어성초 in Korean), is a trending calming extract used in K-beauty to soothe and help balance oily, blemish-prone skin. It's found in lightweight toners and essences and pairs well with centella, niacinamide or BHA for troubled skin.
What is a Korean toner pad?
A pre-soaked cotton or embossed pad delivering a measured dose of toner, or of a mild exfoliating or soothing treatment. It removes the guesswork about how much product to use.
✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.
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