Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Centella asiatica extractWorks well
“A sensible choice for those with acne-prone skin, it contains salicylic acid to fight blackheads, as well as calming ingredients such as heartleaf and centella extracts.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Coco-betaine + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, glyceryl stearate se, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Gaultheria procumbens leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHouttuynia cordata extract~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coco-betaine~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateButylene glycol~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGaultheria procumbens leaf extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Centella asiatica extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractGlyceryl stearate se~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePotassium cocoyl glycinate~0.65–1%
Salicylic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidSodium chloride~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCaprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyquaternium-67~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-67Tromethamine~0.2–0.4%
Panthenol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about Panthenol1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Disodium edta~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycerin, Houttuynia cordata extract, Coco-betaine, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Butylene glycol, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Glyceryl stearate se, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Salicylic acid, Sodium chloride, Caprylyl glycol, Polyquaternium-67, Tromethamine, Panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AbibAcne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf FoamYOUR PRODUCT | Dr.GpH Cleansing R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Foam | GenabellePink Cloud Cleansing Foam | L'Oréal ParisDaily Foaming Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 96% | 92% | 89% |
| Price | $11.48 | $17.04+$5.56 | $18.90+$7.42 | $4.99−$6.49 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Glycol Stearate | Coconut Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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