
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Calming moisturizer with 70% Heartleaf extract
FEATURES
Strengthens and maintains skin's moisture barrier with ceramide and panthenol
BEST FOR
all skin type
CHECKS
Free of alcohol, sulfate, paraben, fragrance
Who Is It For?
All Ages And Genders With Sensitive SkinWhat Does It Help With?
Calming Moisturizing Strengthening Skin BarrierBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Anua US Says
Product Description:
A calming cream formulated with ceramide and panthenol, designed to strengthen and help maintain the skin's moisture barrier.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Vegetable Oil, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Ceramide Np, Glucose, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin
Key Ingredients
heartleaf-extract, ceramide, panthenol
Ingredients Details
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Common Name(s): Houttuynia cordata extract,botanical extract,phytochemical active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection from reactive oxygen species, reduces inflammatory cytokine production in skin, and conditions skin through the plant's phytochemical complex.
Why It's Used: Natural origin narrative, traditional use heritage, and multi-functional phytochemical profile supporting concurrent skin care claims from one ingredient.
How It Works: Polyphenols, terpenoids, and alkaloids scavenge ros via hโข donation, inhibit nf-kb or cox-2 inflammatory pathways, and interact with skin surface proteins for conditioning.
Typically Found In: Botanical skin care,natural products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Plant secondary metabolites evolved as photoprotectants and antimicrobials โ mechanisms directly applicable to cosmetic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in human skin.
Last Verified: Cosing database,houttuynia cordata extract botanical review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12