anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad
anua Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad lists 22 ingredients on its label, 22 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Water
- Gluconolactone
- Propanediol
- Tromethamine
- Butylene Glycol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Betaine
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
- Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
- Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
- Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Madecassoside
- Asiatic Acid
- Asiaticoside
- Madecassic Acid
- Sodium Phytate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract1,2-Hexanediol
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CHELATING
- Gluconolactone
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- BUFFERING
- Tromethamine
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
Other ingredients
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractPueraria Lobata Root ExtractPinus Palustris Leaf ExtractOenothera Biennis Flower ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractMadecassosideAsiatic AcidAsiaticosideMadecassic AcidSodium Phytate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houttuynia Cordata Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tromethamine | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/61 | 0 · – | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pueraria Lobata Root Extract | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract | TONIC · 限制 III/112 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract | ASTRINGENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Portulaca Oleracea Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Madecassoside | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Asiatic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER | 0 · – | Green |
| Asiaticoside | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Madecassic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Phytate | CHELATING, ORAL CARE | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract
- Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Tromethamine
- pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.
- Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
- Plant extract for basic skin conditioning; low usage, ensure raw material consistency
- Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
- Kudzu root extract as humectant; contains isoflavones, limit dose due to endocrine activity.
- Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
- Longleaf pine needle extract for toning; contains essential oils, allergen risk for sensitive skin.
- Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
- Evening primrose flower extract acting as an astringent; generally safe at standard formulation levels.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
- Job's tear seed extract; traditionally used for skin conditioning and reducing roughness, containing sterols and polysaccharides.
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.
- Madecassoside
- Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.
- Asiatic Acid
- Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.
- Asiaticoside
- Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.
- Madecassic Acid
- Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage
- Sodium Phytate
- Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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