Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Heartleaf Gentle Facial Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus aurantifolia oil, Perilla frutescens leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Houttuynia cordata extract35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateGlycerin~5.4–8%
- 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~4.1–6.1%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate1,2-hexanediol~1–1.45%
Coco-betaine~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betainePotassium cocoyl glycinate~1.2–1.8%
Butylene glycol~0.95–1.45%
- 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 glycolPotassium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium chloride~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePolyquaternium-67~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-67Potassium cocoate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Potassium cocoateCitric acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Betula alba juice~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Saponaria officinalis extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- 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 extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractAgrimonia eupatoria leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kigelia africana fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium acetate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Perilla frutescens leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
More about Perilla frutescens leaf extractCitrus grandis peel oil~0.05–0.1%
- 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 grandis peel oilIngredient list view
Houttuynia cordata extract, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycerin, Water, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, 1,2-hexanediol, Coco-betaine, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Butylene glycol, Potassium benzoate, Sodium chloride, Polyquaternium-67, Potassium cocoate, Citric acid, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Betula alba juice, Disodium edta, Saponaria officinalis extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Agrimonia eupatoria leaf extract, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Sodium acetate, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Citrus grandis peel oil
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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 Gentle Facial CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | SKIN 1004.Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam US Edition | Purito SEOULFrom Green Deep Foaming Cleanser | ROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 46% | 45% |
| Price | $13.00 | $10.50−$2.50 | $6.00−$7.00 | $10.31−$2.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 7 of 7 | 6 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Centella Asiatica Extract | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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