Works for
MoisturizingCeramide np, Panthenol + 14 moreWorks well
“The presence of panthenol and ceramides helps maintain an optimal level of hydration and regenerate the epidermis, protecting it from dryness.”
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: ceramide np, pentylene glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, panthenol
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-blemishKaolin, Bentonite + 3 moreNot delivered
“Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack uses clay to unclog clogged pores, absorb excess sebum and smooth the skin's surface.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationAllantoinNot delivered
“Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack unclogs pores and gently exfoliates skin for a smooth finish and is a cream-like texture with a refreshing Eucalyptus scent.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 + 1 moreMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract, palmitoyl tripeptide-5. 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ficus carica fruit extract, Centella asiatica extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract, ficus carica fruit extract, quercetin) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Eclipta prostrata leaf extract, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Kaolin20%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinHouttuynia cordata extract10.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~4–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolBentonite~2.3–2.8%
Hexylene glycol~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolZea mays starch~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starch1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Glyceryl glucoside~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Glyceryl glucosideBetaine~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineDecyl glucoside~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCentella asiatica extract~0.45–0.7%
- 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~0.5–0.75%
- 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 extractLaminaria japonica extract~0.45–0.7%
- 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~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Eclipta prostrata leaf extractSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrogenated lecithin~0.4–0.65%
- 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 lecithinSoluble collagen~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateCalamine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Houttuynia cordata powder~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDipropylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolChlorella vulgaris powder~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPolyisobutene~0.25–0.5%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneAllantoin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinSorbitan oleate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideFructooligosaccharides~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesProtease~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-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-glucanPanthenol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.4%
- 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~0.25–0.45%
- 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 npQuercetin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about QuercetinPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Parfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
Pentylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCi 77492~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Houttuynia cordata extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Bentonite, Hexylene glycol, Zea mays starch, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl glucoside, Betaine, Decyl glucoside, Centella asiatica extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Eclipta prostrata leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Soluble collagen, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Calamine, Houttuynia cordata powder, Xanthan gum, Dipropylene glycol, Chlorella vulgaris powder, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polyisobutene, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Allantoin, Sorbitan oleate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Fructooligosaccharides, Protease, Beta-glucan, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Ceramide np, Quercetin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene glycol, Ci 77492
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| Match | — | 52% | 52% | 51% |
| Price | — | $2.07 | $15.70 | $39.34 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 17 | 7 of 17 | 9 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-1 | Niacinamide | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Anua - Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide np 0.25% - 0.45%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-5 0.15% - 0.30%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.20% - 0.40%, fructooligosaccharides 0.25% - 0.45%, soluble collagen 0.35% - 0.60%, sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.60%, betaine 0.95% - 1.15%, glyceryl glucoside 1.20% - 1.40% and glycerin 4.40% - 5.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
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