Works for
ExfoliationGluconolactoneWorks well
“ANUA Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad is moisturizing cleansing pad soaked in Heartleaf 77% toner that also act as a mild exfoliator.”
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: gluconolactone.
CleansingNo ingredient credited for this claimCan be harsh
“ANUA Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad is moisturizing cleansing pad soaked in Heartleaf 77% toner that also act as a mild exfoliator.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Oenothera biennis flower extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Houttuynia cordata extract77%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~45–55%
Gluconolactone~8.7–10.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactonePropanediol~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolTromethamine~4–4.9%
Butylene glycol~2.8–3.5%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.5–0.75%
Betaine~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerUlmus davidiana root extract~1.4–1.7%
- 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 extractPueraria lobata root extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus palustris leaf extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oenothera biennis flower extract~0.7–1.05%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCoix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractCentella asiatica extract~0.45–0.65%
- 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 extractMadecassoside~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideAsiatic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Asiatic acidAsiaticoside~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about AsiaticosideMadecassic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic 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
More about Madecassic acidSodium phytate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Houttuynia cordata extract, Water, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Centella asiatica extract, Madecassoside, Asiatic acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Sodium phytate
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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 Clear PadYOUR PRODUCT | the Torriden StoreBalanceful Cica Cleansing Gel | LeadersCalming Biotics Gel Cleanser | Niche Beauty labPHA Soft Peeling Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 43% | 36% |
| Price | $22.00 | $4.04−$17.96 | $22.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 1 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Anua - Heartleaf Clear Pad" is effective for: Exfoliation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. PHAs (gluconolactone 8.70% - 10.70%) in this product also work for improving skin hydration. They might be even able to stimulate the production of skin's natural humectants and support the healthy skin microbiome.
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.25% - 0.45%, madecassic acid 0.15% - 0.25%, asiaticoside 0.15% - 0.25% and asiatic acid 0.20% - 0.35% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
- Humectants (betaine 1.70% - 2.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 34.99CA$ in Canada, for 42.78A$ in Australia, for 24.90$ in the United States and for 19.39£ in the United Kingdom.
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