Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule Versus P.Calm Porsica Ampoule
Updated on August 16, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe ampoules. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule 12 ingredients
P.Calm Porsica Ampoule 60 ingredients
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Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule 12 ingredients
P.Calm Porsica Ampoule 60 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract 76.38%
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycereth-26
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEpilobium Fleischeri Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside 0%
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid 0%
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Asiatic Acid 0%
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceteth-5
EmulsifyingCeteth-3
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Protease
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningChitosan
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lipase
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract 76.38%, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Water, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Carbomer, Arginine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Alcohol, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Asiaticoside 0%, Madecassic Acid 0%, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiatic Acid 0%, Cholesterol, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceteth-5, Ceteth-3, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Protease, Papain, Chitosan, Citric Acid, Lipase, Potassium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule 12 ingredients
P.Calm Porsica Ampoule 60 ingredients
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Anua Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule 12 ingredients
I hate the other Anua heartleaf products but this one made me repurchase the third bottle because it is so soothing to the skin! I get redness around my face because of acne, now I look like I don't have acne because the amount of redness it reduces is insane!
Better Alternative to skin1004centella ampoule!!!
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