Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel Versus Atomy Peeling Pad
Updated on February 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel 22 ingredients
Atomy Peeling Pad 31 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel 22 ingredients
Atomy Peeling Pad 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingCellulose
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
Antimicrobial
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dextrin
AbsorbentGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Cellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Propanediol, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Glycerin, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Bioflavonoids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingMethylpropanediol
SolventLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Orchid Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientHydrangea Serrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Sodium Lactate
BufferingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Water, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Orchid Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Hydrangea Serrata Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Octyldodeceth-16, Fructooligosaccharides, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Beta-Glucan, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Glycolic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid comes from salicylic acid, the famous acne-fighting BHA.
It usually goes by a more common name of LHA, or lipohydroxy acid.
Like salicylic acid, this ingredient is a chemical exfoliant that can help break down the oil in your pores and reduce inflammation.
Though studies for LHA do show it to be less effective than salicylic acid. To be fair, salicylic acid is the reigning monarch of acne treatments.
However, a study from 2009 found LHA to be comparable to BPO, making it a good alternative for people with sensitive skin. Another study of 14 patients found a significant decrease in comedones after using LHA.
Another pro of LHA? It is less irritating than salicylic acid due to its large molecule size.
Large molecules cannot penetrate skin as well, so they are gentler on the skin. LHA is much less penetrative than salicylic acid.
An in-vitro study (not done on a living organism) found only 6% of LHA penetrated past the statum corneum compared to 58% of salicylic acid. An in-vivo (done on a living organism) analysis revealed ~17% of LHA was still present in the top layer of skin after 4 days, versus ~9% of salicylic acid.
Interestingly, a study from 2008 found LHA comparable to another famous acid, glycolic acid.
This study found about 10% of LHA is as effective as 20-50% of glycolic acid in treating hyperpigmentation and fine-lines.
Hydroxy acids have been found to stimulate skin protein, lipids, and thermal thickening. This may have anti-aging benefits.
Learn more about Capryloyl Salicylic AcidDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel 22 ingredients
Atomy Peeling Pad 31 ingredients
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