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SKIN1004’s Madagascar Centella line has had a busy few weeks online, including a Seoul store haul video the brand shared with its ambassador, actor Hudson Williams, in November 2026. Its Light Cleansing Oil is the line’s first-cleanse step. Anua’s Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil is the oil most people compare it with.
We compared the published ingredient lists, Mirai’s listings and price per ml. We did not run a makeup-removal or wear trial.
Product photo: Mirai Skin listing for SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil.
Quick comparison
| SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil | Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Size and price at Mirai (9 Nov 2026) | 200 ml, $34.95 | 200 ml, $29.95 |
| Price per ml | About $0.17 | About $0.15 |
| First ingredients | Ethylhexyl stearate, cetyl ethylhexanoate (light esters) | Ethylhexyl palmitate (light ester) |
| Emulsifiers | Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate | Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, sorbitan sesquioleate |
| Other oils and esters | Caprylic/capric triglyceride; jojoba, olive and sunflower oils | Caprylic/capric triglyceride, butyl avocadate; sunflower, macadamia, olive, jojoba, grape seed and moringa oils |
| Signature extract | Centella asiatica extract, listed sixth | Houttuynia cordata (heartleaf), among several botanical extracts near the end |
| Fragrance or essential oils listed | Bergamot, geranium and rose oils; limonene and linalool | Fragrance (sixth ingredient) |
| Ingredients on the list | 14 | 22 |
| Who it suits | People who prefer a short ingredient list and are fine with essential oils | People who want the cheaper per-ml option and are fine with added fragrance |
Ingredient lists: SKIN1004’s product page and INCIDecoder for Anua. Formulas change, so check the box you receive.
How they’re built
Both follow the same basic recipe. Light esters dissolve sunscreen, makeup and sebum. An emulsifier, sorbeth-30 tetraoleate in both, turns the oil milky when you add water so it rinses off instead of sitting on the skin.
SKIN1004 keeps it short: 14 ingredients on the brand’s own list. After the two esters and the emulsifier come caprylic/capric triglyceride and bergamot fruit oil, then centella asiatica extract in sixth place. Jojoba, olive and sunflower oils follow, then geranium and rose flower oils. Limonene and linalool, fragrance components, close the list. The brand doesn’t publish the centella percentage.
Anua starts with ethylhexyl palmitate, then two emulsifiers (sorbeth-30 tetraoleate and sorbitan sesquioleate), caprylic/capric triglyceride and butyl avocadate. Fragrance sits sixth. Then comes a longer run of plant oils and botanical extracts: turmeric, neem, heartleaf, holy basil and coralline algae. Anua markets the oil for pore care. That is a brand claim about the product, and a rinse-off cleanser is on your skin for about a minute.
The fragrance question
Neither oil is fragrance-free. SKIN1004 uses essential oils, and Anua lists fragrance. The Mirai listing for Anua says it is free of artificial fragrance, but the INCIDecoder list includes it, so go by the box. Both are rinsed off, which limits contact time. If fragrance of any kind bothers your skin, look at PURITO From Green Cleansing Oil in our Korean cleansing oils guide, which lists none.
Price per ml
At Mirai on 9 November 2026, Anua cost $29.95 for 200 ml (about $0.15 per ml) and SKIN1004 cost $34.95 for 200 ml (about $0.17 per ml). Our unit price guide explains how to compare sizes.
Who should pick which
Choose SKIN1004 if:
- You prefer a short ingredient list.
- You already use the Madagascar Centella line.
- Essential oils don’t bother your skin.
Choose Anua if:
- You want the lower price per ml.
- You like a longer list of plant oils.
- Added fragrance doesn’t bother your skin.
Choose neither if you avoid all fragrance and essential oils. Pick a fragrance-free oil instead.
How to use either one
- Pump 2 to 3 doses onto dry hands and massage over a dry face for 30 to 60 seconds.
- Add a little lukewarm water and keep massaging until the oil turns milky.
- Rinse well, then follow with a gentle water-based cleanser.
The American Academy of Dermatology advises washing with lukewarm water and patting skin dry rather than scrubbing. Not sure you need two cleansers? Read double cleansing vs single cleansing, and for the second step see the best Korean cleansers by skin type.
A cleansing oil is a good way to remove water-resistant sunscreen. If you’re choosing one, see Round Lab Birch Juice vs Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun. Rooted Glow explains why and how to double cleanse after workouts.
Browse all oil cleansers at Mirai
Frequently asked questions
Is SKIN1004 or Anua cleansing oil better?
Neither is better for everyone. SKIN1004 has a shorter list with centella extract and essential oils. Anua is cheaper per ml, has more plant oils and lists fragrance. Choose by ingredient preference and price.
Do these cleansing oils contain fragrance?
Yes, both do in some form. SKIN1004 lists bergamot, geranium and rose oils plus limonene and linalool. Anua’s INCIDecoder list includes fragrance.
Can oily or acne-prone skin use a cleansing oil?
Many people with oily skin use one. Both oils contain emulsifiers so they rinse off with water. Rinse thoroughly and follow with a gentle cleanser. A dermatologist can advise on acne.
Do they remove waterproof mascara?
Oil cleansers dissolve oil-based makeup, but we haven’t tried either on waterproof mascara. Give the eye area extra massage time and don’t rub hard.
How much centella is in the SKIN1004 cleansing oil?
SKIN1004 doesn’t publish a percentage. Centella asiatica extract is sixth of 14 ingredients on the brand’s list, after the oil base, the emulsifier and bergamot oil.
Sources
- SKIN1004, Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil product page and ingredient list: https://www.skin1004.com/products/skin1004-madagascar-centella-light-cleansing-oil
- Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil ingredient list, INCIDecoder: https://inkeedecoder.com/products/anua-heartleaf-pore-control-cleansing-oil
- American Academy of Dermatology, Face washing 101: https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/care/face-washing-101
- Product details and prices: the Mirai Skin listings linked above, checked 9 November 2026.
