1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
Mary&May
Houttuynia Cordata + Tea Tree Cleansing Foam
face foam cleanser
Mary&May
face foam cleanser
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| HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT | 40.7% |
| MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT | 6.85% |
The Mary&May Houttuynia Cordata + Tea Tree Cleansing Foam is a deep cleansing with a fresh cream foam. Soothing pore care with cleansing with Houttuynia cordata and tea tree. Formulated with 40.7% of Korean Houttuynia cordata and 6.8% of Australian Tea Tree extract to take care of troubles caused by contamination, and the rich, creamy foam cleanses the pores and dead skin cells.
Houttuynia Cordata + Tea Tree Cleansing Foam is a lightweight foam cleanser from Mary&May, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 20 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Stearic Acid.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Lauric Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate.
On richness alone it suits Balanced 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.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. 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.
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.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
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.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive 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.
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 10–40% of the formula.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Stearic acid
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dodecanoic acid
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Beeswax absolute (RIFM),Beeswax concrete (RIFM),Beeswax, white (Apis mellifera L.) (RIFM),Bleached Beeswax,Cera Alba (EU),White Beeswax,White Wax,Yellow Wax
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
16th 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)
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum
Beeswax
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 20 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Dissolves and carries everything else
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Changes how the product smells or looks
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Tetradecanoic acid
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Hexadecanoic acid
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract is is an extract of the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Stearic acid
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Potassium hydroxide
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dodecanoic acid
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Beeswax absolute (RIFM),Beeswax concrete (RIFM),Beeswax, white (Apis mellifera L.) (RIFM),Bleached Beeswax,Cera Alba (EU),White Beeswax,White Wax,Yellow Wax
11th 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
12th 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
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
16th 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)
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
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
20th 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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HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, MYRISTIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, GLYCERIN, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT, STEARIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, LAURIC ACID, WATER, BEESWAX, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, LAURYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PARFUM.
SODIUM HYALURONATE.
Use morning and night, after removing makeup. Begin with wet hands and face. Squeeze a proper amount onto your hand and foam up. Gently massage onto face avoiding the eye and mouth area. Rinse with warm water.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) 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.
One ingredient could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate SE. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Parfum.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, first step.
It lists 20 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
Mary&May, a brand based in Korea.
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