Comparison between Anua Heartleaf 70% Soothing Cream vs. Skin1004 Madagascar Soothing Gel Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

35 Ingredients 35

1
Houttuynia Cordata (Tsi) Extract
1
1,2-Hexanediol
2
Butylene Glycol
2
C12-14 Pareth-12
3
Glycerin
3
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
4
Isoamyl Laurate
4
Dextrin
5
Water
5
Disodium EDTA
6
Pentylene Glycol
6
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
7
1,2-Hexanediol
7
Dipropylene Glycol
8
Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract
8
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
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Uniqueness23 out of 35
65.7%
Uniqueness23 out of 35
65.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
9 out of 35
26%
chemical
23 out of 35
66%
natural
10 out of 35
29%
chemical
19 out of 35
54%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Glycerin#31,2-Hexanediol#7Betaine#10Panthenol#15Tocopherol#34
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
1,2-Hexanediol#1Beta-Glucan#10Butylene Glycol#20Sodium Hyaluronate#21Glycerin#22
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Stearic Acid#13
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract#25

Detailed view

Anua Heartleaf 70% Soothing Cream vs. Skin1004 Madagascar Soothing Gel Cream
Position 1

#1Houttuynia Cordata (Tsi) Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#11,2-Hexanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.

Position 2

#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#2C12-14 Pareth-12

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 3

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#3C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Film former, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 4

#4Isoamyl Laurate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Dextrin

Origin: chemical
Role: Binding, Bulking agent, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 5

#5Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#5Disodium EDTA

Origin: chemical
Role: Chelating agent, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Disodium EDTA is an emulsion stabilizer and chelating agent. It deactivates the metal ions preventing them from reacting with other active ingredients. It improves the stability of a cosmetic formula and keeps the product’s consistency, texture, and pH unchanged. It doesn’t have any skincare effects and is used for formulation purposes only.

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