Comparison between Anua Heartleaf 78% Soothing Cream vs. Skin1004 Madagascar Soothing Gel Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

45 Ingredients 35

1
Houttuynia Cordata (Tsi) Extract
1
1,2-Hexanediol
2
Methylpropanediol
2
C12-14 Pareth-12
3
Propylheptyl Caprylate
3
C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
4
Butylene Glycol
4
Dextrin
5
1,2-Hexanediol
5
Disodium EDTA
6
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
6
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
7
Saccharina Japonica Extract
7
Dipropylene Glycol
8
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
8
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
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Uniqueness36 out of 45
80.0%
Uniqueness26 out of 35
74.3%

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
13 out of 45
29%
chemical
25 out of 45
56%
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: 7Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#41,2-Hexanediol#5Panthenol#21Beta-Glucan#25Allantoin#26Glycine#28Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour#43
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#26
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#26
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 78% 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

#2Methylpropanediol

Origin: No information
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#2C12-14 Pareth-12

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

#3Propylheptyl Caprylate

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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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

#4Butylene 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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#4Dextrin

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

#51,2-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.

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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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