Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Centella asiatica extract + 1 moreWorks well
“Heartleaf Acne Facial Cleanser”
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, Glycol distearate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Anua Heartleaf Acne Facial Cleanser is a moisturizing foam cleanser formulated with 90% Houttuynia Cordata Extract.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, glycol distearate, hydrogenated lecithin, potassium cocoate, 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-glucoside, 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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Eclipta prostrata leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~10–12%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateGlycerin~4.3–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinGlycol distearate~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateMethylpropanediol~1.9–2.3%
Potassium cocoate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Potassium cocoateHouttuynia cordata extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Laminaria japonica extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractEclipta prostrata leaf extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Eclipta prostrata leaf extractCentella asiatica extract~0.7–1.05%
- 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 extractFicus carica fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractUlmus davidiana root extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractAmaranthus caudatus seed extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilLitsea cubeba fruit oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilHydrogenated lecithin~0.45–0.7%
- 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 lecithinSodium chloride~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCoco-glucoside~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideSalicylic acid~0.3–0.55%
- 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 acidCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Decylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients
More about Decylene glycolButylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 glycolFructooligosaccharides~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesBeta-glucan~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidCeramide np~0.2–0.35%
- 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 np1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycerin, Glycol distearate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Methylpropanediol, Potassium cocoate, Houttuynia cordata extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Eclipta prostrata leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium chloride, Coco-glucoside, Salicylic acid, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Decylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-glucan, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Ceramide np, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Citral
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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.
| AnuaHeartleaf Acne Facial CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | TONYMOLYThree Herb Blemish AC Bubble Foam | Dr.GpH Cleansing R.E.D Blemish Clear Soothing Foam | GenabellePink Cloud Cleansing Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 90% | 89% |
| Price | $28.00 | $17.20−$10.80 | $16.74−$11.26 | $18.90−$9.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 15 | 7 of 15 | 5 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract | Madecassoside | Glycol Stearate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 37 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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