Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel Versus Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel
Updated on December 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe exfoliators. 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, sensitive 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
Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel 28 ingredients
Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel 22 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel 28 ingredients
Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Cellulose
AbsorbentPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Citrus Limon Fruit Water
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Honey Extract
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentPortulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Oxycedrus Wood Extract
Perfuming
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cellulose, Propylene Glycol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Passiflora Edulis Flower Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Carbomer, Polysorbate 80, Citrus Limon Fruit Water, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Honey Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Juniperus Oxycedrus Wood Extract, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCellulose
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
Emollient
Capryloyl 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
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
You might know Brassica Oleracea Italica as Broccoli. Broccoli is rich in antioxidants.
Broccoli extract is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping to stabilize them, antioxidants may help with anti-aging. Beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin C are three types of antioxidants found in broccoli.
Broccoli is also rich in fatty acids such as oleic and linoleic acids.
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract can be extracted from any part of the broccoli plant.
Learn more about Brassica Oleracea Italica ExtractCellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.
This ingredient has many functions:
Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.
Learn more about CelluloseDisodium 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 EDTASodium 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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Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel 28 ingredients
Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel 22 ingredients
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