Based on the ingredients included, "Anua - Buy Heartleaf 70 Intense Calming Cream Australia - Korean Skin Care and Makeup" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, glucose and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, cholesterol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol and hydrogenated poly (c6-14 olefin)) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.15% - 0.55%). 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.
Adenosine 0.10% - 0.45%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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Anti-aging

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Contains Adenosine that helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Source: Lila Beauty

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Adenosine0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Features Ceramide and Panthenol that help strengthen the skin barrier and keep the skin hydrated.

Source: Lila Beauty

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: glycerin, glucose.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cholesterol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, panthenol

Caprylic/capric triglyceride1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Ceramide np0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Panthenol0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Glycerin2.9% - 4.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Cholesterol0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

Glyceryl stearate se0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

Vegetable oil0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Cetearyl alcohol22% - 33%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Adenosine0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Glucose0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

Dicaprylyl ether2.2% - 3.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

Butylene glycol3.4% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

Cyclohexasiloxane4.5% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

Hydrogenated polydecene1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

Behenyl alcohol0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

Key Actives

Panthenol0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Adenosine0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Ceramide np0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation

Cholesterol0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Cleansing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

Glycerin2.9% - 4.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Caprylic/capric triglyceride1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Potential irritants

1,2-hexanediol1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Caprylic/capric triglyceride1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Cetearyl glucoside0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

Ethylhexylglycerin0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

Cetearyl alcohol22% - 33%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Glyceryl stearate se0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

All ingredients

Houttuynia cordata extract70%

Irritation risk:

Cetearyl alcohol22% - 33%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Glycerin2.9% - 4.4%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Cyclohexasiloxane4.5% - 6.8%

Irritation risk:

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

Butylene glycol3.4% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

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

1,2-hexanediol1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Dicaprylyl ether2.2% - 3.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

Caprylic/capric triglyceride1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

Hydrogenated polydecene1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

Glyceryl stearate se0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

Cetearyl olivate0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Sorbitan olivate0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Vegetable oil0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Panthenol0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Hydrogenated lecithin0.3% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

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.

Dipropylene glycol0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

Behenyl alcohol0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

Cetearyl glucoside0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

Cholesterol0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

Xanthan gum0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Adenosine0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Ceramide np0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Glucose0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

Water0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Ethylhexylglycerin0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Ingredient list view

Houttuynia cordata extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Dicaprylyl ether, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Hydrogenated polydecene, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Vegetable oil, Panthenol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Dipropylene glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Cetearyl glucoside, Cholesterol, Xanthan gum, Adenosine, Ceramide np, Glucose, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin

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