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Anua Heartleaf Soothing Ampoule

Name: Anua - Heartleaf Soothing Ampoule
Brand: Anua

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Glycerin + 4 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Anua Heartleaf Soothing Ampoule helps to effectively hydrate and soothe skin.”

Source: Lila Beauty

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: arginine, betaine.

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: arginine.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~1.7–2.6%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~5.3–8%

BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~3.4–5.2%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.55–1.3%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.5–1.2%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~23–34%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Cassia obtusifolia seed extract

Medium risk

We flagged 3 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Cassia obtusifolia seed extract—High~2.6–3.8%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Houttuynia cordata extract80%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Butylene glycol~23–34%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Glycerin~5.3–8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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1,2-hexanediol~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Betaine~3.4–5.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Cassia obtusifolia seed extract~2.6–3.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Panthenol~1.7–2.6%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.55–1.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Arginine~0.5–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Carbomer~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Houttuynia cordata extract, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Cassia obtusifolia seed extract, Panthenol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium hyaluronate, Arginine, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Irritancy	Medium	Medium	Low	Low
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Product summary

"Anua - Heartleaf Soothing Ampoule" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.70% - 2.60%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Humectants (arginine 0.50% - 1.20%, sodium hyaluronate 0.55% - 1.30%, panthenol 1.70% - 2.60%, betaine 3.40% - 5.20% and glycerin 5.30% - 8.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.