Anua Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam

Anua

Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam

face foam cleanser

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
49%
Combination (dry)
49%
Balanced
79%
Combination (oily)
91%
Oily
91%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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The ANUA Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam is a gentle yet effective foaming cleanser designed for sensitive skin, providing deep cleansing while maintaining hydration. Infused with HEARTLEAF+™ and Succinic Acid, it helps soothe irritation and mildly exfoliates dead skin cells, promoting a clearer and more refined complexion. With its low-irritant, pH-balanced composition, this cleanser removes impurities without stripping the skin, leaving it feeling soft, refreshed, and comfortably clean.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Blackhead Reducing
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

4
AHA BHA Ceramides Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

1
Synthetic polymer

About Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam

Overview

Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam is a watery-light foam cleanser from Anua, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 40 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Methylpropanediol and Panthenol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Panthenol and Ethylhexylglycerin.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Contains ingredients usually flagged for review during pregnancy

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 11 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 7 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 5 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Anti-Acne 2 ingredients

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Blackhead Reducing 1 ingredient

    Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

Does not target

Dark Spot Fading Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol

Hydration

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Chitin, deacylated

Soothing
Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Salicylic acid

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Blackhead Reducing

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanedioic acid

Soothing Anti-Acne

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Proteinase

Anti-Aging

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (4)

Supporting ingredients (36)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Disodium 2-sulfolaurate Sodium Chloride Glycerin Methylpropanediol Houttuynia Cordata Flower/leaf/stem Water Houttuynia Cordata Extract Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract Cynanchum Atratum Extract Althaea Rosea Flower Extract Chitosan 1,2-hexanediol Caprylyl Glycol Tromethamine Coco-glucoside Succinic Acid Lauryl Hydroxysultaine Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate Ethylhexylglycerin Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Sodium Citrate Sodium Phytate Hexylene Glycol Butylene Glycol Protease Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Hydrogenated Lecithin Tocopherol Dipropylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol Cholesterol Parfum

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Cleanse" step.

  • Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
  • Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Contains Salicylic Acid, usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Disodium 2-sulfolaurate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 40 ingredients on the label.

12
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

9
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

7
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

4
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

4
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

4
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

3
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

3
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

2
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Disodium N-2-(N-(2-carboxymethoxyethyl)-N-carboxymethylamino)ethylcocamide

Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

l-Alanine, N-coco-acyl derivatives, sodium salts

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine. It conforms generally to the formula

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

C10-30 alkyl propenoate, polymer with propenoic acid, butenoic acidand/or alkyl propenoates, product with propenyl sucrose ether or propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol

Synthetic polymer
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Disodium 2-sulfododecanoate

7 Sodium Chloride Texture agent
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Sodium chloride

8 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Contact Dermatitis, September 2017, pages 159-162
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Preservative

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the flowers, leaves and stems of Houttuynia cordata

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Surfactant, Plant extract

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the Panama Bark, Quillaja saponaria, Rosaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Cynanchum Atratum Extract is the extract of the whole plant Cynanchum atratum, Apocynaceae.

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Althaea Rosea Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of the hollyhock, Althaea rosea, Malvaceae

15 Chitosan Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Chitin, deacylated

Soothing
16 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

17 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

18 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

19 Coco-glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Coco-Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of coconut alcohol with glucose.

20 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Exfoliant, Preservative

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Salicylic acid

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Blackhead Reducing
10 scientific references
  • Experimental Dermatology, July 2019, pages 786-794
  • European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety, June 2019, pages 1-70
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, April 2018, pages 245-251
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2017, pages 55-58
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2015, pages 455-461
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, November 2010, pages 135-142
  • Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, September 2008, pages 170-176
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, April 2007, pages 651-663
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2000, pages 21-52
  • Seminars in Dermatology, December 1990, pages 305-308
22 Succinic Acid pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanedioic acid

Soothing Anti-Acne
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dodecyl(2-hydroxy-3-sulphonatopropyl)dimethylammonium

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, decanoates (1:1) (4 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Fatty acids, coco, 2-sulfoethyl esters, sodium salts

27 Sodium Citrate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator, pH adjuster

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Trisodium citrate

28 Sodium Phytate Chelator
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Myo-Inositol, hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate), sodium salt

29 Hexylene Glycol Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Solvent

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol

30 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
31 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Proteinase

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
35 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
36 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
37 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
39 Cholesterol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, August 2015, pages 1-6
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2007, pages 239-242
  • Journal of Structural Biology, June 2007, pages 386-400
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
40 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam?

WATER, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, SODIUM COCOYL ALANINATE, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, DISODIUM 2-SULFOLAURATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM WATER, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, QUILLAJA SAPONARIA BARK EXTRACT, CYNANCHUM ATRATUM EXTRACT, ALTHAEA ROSEA FLOWER EXTRACT, CHITOSAN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TROMETHAMINE, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, PANTHENOL, SALICYLIC ACID, SUCCINIC ACID, LAURYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM PHYTATE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, PROTEASE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, TOCOPHEROL, CERAMIDE NP, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, CHOLESTEROL, PARFUM.

What are the active ingredients in Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam?

PANTHENOL, SALICYLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, CERAMIDE NP.

How do I use Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam?

Take an appropriate amount on the face after lathering up, avoiding the eye and mouth areas. Massage the whole face gently. Rinse off the cleanser with lukewarm water.

What skin types is Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Disodium 2-sulfolaurate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam while pregnant?

It contains Salicylic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.

Is Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum.

Does Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam?

It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam have?

It lists 40 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam?

Anua, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Anua
Country
Korea

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