Trueve Gentle Low pH Facial Cleanser Versus Abib Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam
Updated on April 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Trueve Gentle Low pH Facial Cleanser 20 ingredients
Abib Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam 20 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Trueve Gentle Low pH Facial Cleanser 20 ingredients
Abib Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucosyl Ceramide
Skin Conditioning
Fomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water
MaskingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Powder
Abrasive
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingHexamidine Diisethionate
Emollient
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Niacinamide, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Glucosyl Ceramide, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Hexamidine Diisethionate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyquaternium-67
Tromethamine
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-67, Tromethamine, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella 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 ExtractSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidIngredient Ratings
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Trueve Gentle Low pH Facial Cleanser 20 ingredients
Abib Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam 20 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Trueve Gentle Low pH Facial Cleanser 20 ingredients
Abib Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam 20 ingredients
Shockingly I love this cleanser, it’s like the Anua heartleaf cleanser but 3x times better. It’s super gentle, safer ingredients, and doesn’t strip your skin like the Anua one. Foams up very nicely and leaves my face feeling plump and hydrated. Definitely recommend this for my acne prone people.
i didn’t know i wasn’t supposed to use this everyday because it’s supposedly an exfoliating cleanser but it didn’t irritate or dry my skin out! helped a bit with redness and acne which i don’t really care if a cleanser does that or not, if a cleanser doesn’t leave my skin stripped, helped with dryness and gets rid of any excess sebum which this cleanser did, i love it! if i used it a few times a Show more
