Works for
MoisturizingCeramide 3, Glycerin + 7 moreWorks well
“This natural sheet mask contains 77% of heartleaf extract (the maximum percentage for efficacy) in place of water to soothe and hydrate skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3
Anti-agingCentella asiatica extractNot delivered
“Heartleaf naturally contain flavonoids that provide anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial benefits.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Anti-blemishAllantoin, Centella asiatica extractNot delivered
“Clinical trials have also proved that heartleaf is 89.1% effective in reducing inflammatory acne.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Illicium verum fruit extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Houttuynia cordata extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin77%
- 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 GlycerinWater~9.3–14%
Dipropylene glycol~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycereth-26~3.5–5.2%
1,2-hexanediol~1.5–2.3%
Arginine~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCaprylyl glycol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPropanediol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolIllicium verum fruit extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Anise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Illicium verum fruit extractAllantoin~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCentella asiatica extract~0.4–0.9%
- 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 extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractCeramide 3~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 3Glycosphingolipids~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
More about GlycosphingolipidsHydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinCarbomer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.1–0.4%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Squalane~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneIngredient list view
Houttuynia cordata extract, Glycerin, Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycereth-26, 1,2-hexanediol, Arginine, Caprylyl glycol, Propanediol, Illicium verum fruit extract, Allantoin, Sodium hyaluronate, Centella asiatica extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Ceramide 3, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated lecithin, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Squalane
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| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 6 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Madecassoside | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Anua - 77% Soothing Sheet Mask" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide 3 0.35% - 0.85%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (0.55% - 1.30%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (glycerin 77.00% (declared), sodium hyaluronate 0.50% - 1.20% and arginine 2.20% - 3.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 70.55A$ in Australia and for 35.10$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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