Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 caprateCan be harsh
“Heartleaf Low pH Deep Cleansing Water”
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?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyglyceryl-4 caprate~3–4.5%
1,2-hexanediol~0.8–1.25%
Dipropylene glycol~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHouttuynia cordata extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolEthylhexylglycerin~0.6–1.35%
Citric acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSqualane~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneTocopherol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, 1,2-hexanediol, Dipropylene glycol, Houttuynia cordata extract, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Squalane, Tocopherol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 Low pH Deep Cleansing WaterYOUR PRODUCT | COSRXLow pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water | ROUND LAB1025 DOKDO CLEANSING WATER | Colleen Rothschild BeautyMicellar Cleansing Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 38% | 33% |
| Price | $17.00 | $9.99−$7.01 | $10.65−$6.35 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np | Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Ultraceuticals Ultra B2 Micellar SolutionMixa Anti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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