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Anua Heartleaf 70% Soothing Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Niacinamide 0.2% - 0.8%Centella asiatica extract 1.6% - 2.3%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Anua - Heartleaf 70% Soothing Cream" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, betaine, fructooligosaccharides, fructose and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (vinyl dimethicone, dimethiconol, hydrogenated polydecene and pentylene glycol) 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

Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiaticoside 0.40% - 0.95%, asiatic acid 0.55% - 1.25% and madecassic acid 0.90% - 1.35% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.35% - 0.85%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e, dipotassium glycyrrhizate and niacinamide

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 medium. 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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Moisturizing

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: betaine, fructooligosaccharides.

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: dimethiconol, vinyl dimethicone.

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

asiatic acid 0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

centella asiatica extract 1.6% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

fructooligosaccharides 0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-aging

This product contains asiaticoside, centella asiatica extract. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

centella asiatica extract 1.6% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

asiaticoside 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

niacinamide 0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

asiaticoside 0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

centella asiatica extract 1.6% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

chlorella vulgaris extract 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.2% - 0.8%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Antibacterial

centella asiatica extract 1.6% - 2.3%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

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Potential irritants

isoamyl laurate 5.3% - 7.9%

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Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture

pentylene glycol 3% - 4.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Comodogenic ingredients

chlorella vulgaris extract 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

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houttuynia cordata extract 70%

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butylene glycol 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

glycerin 4.1% - 6.2%

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

Ingredient list view

Houttuynia cordata extract, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Isoamyl laurate, Water, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Centella asiatica extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Betaine, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, Asiaticoside, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated polydecene, Glucose, Niacinamide, Vinyl dimethicone, Caprylyl methicone, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Tromethamine, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium phytate, Dipropylene glycol, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum

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Key ingredients	niacinamide madecassic acid +13 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +10 more Other: madecassoside epigallocatechin gallate +2 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +10 more Other: madecassoside epigallocatechin gallate +2 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +6 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +3 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +5 more Other: madecassoside copper tripeptide-1 +3 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +8 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +15 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +5 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +7 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +5 more Other: adenosine butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +10 more Other: madecassoside ceramide np +7 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +9 more Other: madecassoside ceramide np +3 more	Common: niacinamide madecassic acid +4 more Other: adenosine caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +6 more
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Potential Irritants	glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +11 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? artemisia princeps extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +17 more	ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	houttuynia cordata extract Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +56 more	centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +45 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +28 more	terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more

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Anua Heartleaf 70% Soothing Cream

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