Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel Versus Esfolio Essence Mask Sheet - Milk
Updated on April 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 6 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 silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel 22 ingredients
Esfolio Essence Mask Sheet 23 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
Esfolio Essence Mask Sheet 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
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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 ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Milk Protein Extract
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Milk Protein Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol
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
Disodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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
Esfolio Essence Mask Sheet 23 ingredients
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