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Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil Mild
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Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil Mild

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Sorbitan sesquioleate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil Mild”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sorbitan sesquioleate.

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.

Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~9.8–14.7%
Sorbitan sesquioleateEffect: HighUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.45–1.05%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil Mild”
From product name

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Sorbitan sesquioleate
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
Sorbitan sesquioleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~9.8–14.7%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~5.3–8%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~3.9–5.9%est.
TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~2.4–3.5%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Ethylhexyl stearate~23–35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate~9.8–14.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~5.3–8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.9–5.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Triethylhexanoin~2.4–3.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Isododecane~2.3–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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Water~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Houttuynia cordata extract~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Houttuynia cordata extract
Ingredient list view

Ethylhexyl stearate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Triethylhexanoin, Isododecane, Water, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Houttuynia cordata extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  2. 2
    Assessment report on Rosmarinus officinalis L., aetheroleum and Rosmarinus officinalis L., folium ema.europa.eu
  3. 3
    Screening of plant extracts for antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts with dermatological relevancesciencedirect.com
  4. 4
    Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oilsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    The in vitro antimicrobial activity and chemometric modelling of 59 commercial essential oils against pathogens of dermatological relevanceonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties of Rosemary and Sage (Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Salvia officinalis L., Lamiaceae) Essential Oilspubs.acs.org
Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil Mild
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