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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack versus Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule .

Last updated on October 06, 2023. Published on December 04, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 16 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides, exfoliants and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Wash Off Mask South Korean Brand South Korea
Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea

Wash Off Mask

Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (2)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (5)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (5)

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (6)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Water • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract 20% • Propanediol • Glycerin • Dipropylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Niacinamide • Polyglycerin-3 • Centella Asiatica Extract • Ficus Carica Fruit Extract • Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract • Glycine Soja Seed Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water • Sodium Hyaluronate • Canola Oil • Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Betaine • Phenyl Trimethicone • Hydroxyethyl Urea • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer • Ceramide NP • Xanthan Gum • Ectoin • Butylene Glycol • Sucrose Distearate • Adenosine • Carbomer • Disodium EDTA • Tromethamine • Polyquaternium-51 • Beta-Glucan • Glyceryl Stearate • Retinol • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Polyvinyl Alcohol • Tocopherol • Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Tetrahydropiperine • Potassium Hyaluronate • Phloretin • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Arginine • Beta-Carotene • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenylpropanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack contains this as ingredient number 1.

Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack contains this as ingredient number 4.

Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack contains this as ingredient number 5.

Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack contains this as ingredient number 6.

Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 34.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack contains this as ingredient number 10.

Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack contains this as ingredient number 12.

Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.

The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.

This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract

Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack contains this as ingredient number 14.

Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Humectant
Community Rating: Loved

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract comes from the fruit known as the fig. Figs are rich in antioxidants and helps hydrate the skin.

Figs also contain fatty acids and Vitamins A, B1, and B2.

As a humectant, figs are able to draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

Learn more about Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack contains this as ingredient number 15.

Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

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 Hyaluronate

Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack contains this as ingredient number 18.

Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.

The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.

As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.

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Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack contains this as ingredient number 19.

Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack contains this as ingredient number 24.

Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Masking, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Dipropylene 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 Glycol

Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack contains this as ingredient number 25.

Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.

Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.

Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.

Learn more about Beta-Glucan

Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack contains this as ingredient number 35.

Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 41.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.

Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.

One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.

Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.

Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:

Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack contains this as ingredient number 37.

Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 50.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack contains this as ingredient number 38.

Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Anua Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack contains this as ingredient number 44.

Goodal Black Carrot Vita-A Retinol Firming Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 63.

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