Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel — Efficacy 3.4/5.0, Safety 4.6/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel
Anua

Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel

ExfoliantExfoliation
Efficacy
Basic
3.4 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.6 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a very gentle, low-strength exfoliating gel that prioritizes comfort and light smoothing over serious pore-clearing or resurfacing power. The formula relies on a mild combination of cellulose-based physical peeling and a low-positioned LHA (capryloyl salicylic acid), so you get soft, gradual exfoliation rather than the stronger comedolytic effect seen with higher-level salicylic acid treatments; hydrating humectants and soothing extracts are well-represented, but the lack of a clearly high-percentage chemical exfoliant keeps the efficacy squarely in the "maintenance" rather than "problem-solving" tier.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
AllantoinGlycerinHouttuynia cordata ExtractSodium HyaluronateCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Cellulose1,2-HexanedioDextrinBioflavonoids
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower ExtractGardenia Jasminoides Fruit ExtractTheobroma Cacao (Cocoa) ExtractAloe Ferox Leaf ExtractBrassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract
What Each Ingredient Does
Water
primary solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
solvent and humectant
Cellulose
physical exfoliating gelling agent
1,2-Hexanedio
humectant and solvent
Arginine
pH adjuster and humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
gel thickener and stabilizer
Propanediol
solvent and penetration enhancer
Allantoin
soothing and skin-conditioning agent
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract
botanical antioxidant extract
Dextrin
texture aid and stabilizer
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
emulsifier and surfactant
Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
botanical antioxidant and colorant
Disodium EDTA
chelator to stabilize formula
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
botanical antioxidant extract
Glycerin
core humectant for hydration
Houttuynia cordata Extract
soothing botanical extract
Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract
soothing and hydrating extract
Bioflavonoids
antioxidant support compounds
Sodium Hyaluronate
humectant for moisture retention
Caprylyl Glycol
preservative booster and humectant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
LHA exfoliant for gentle peeling
Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract
antioxidant botanical extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
preservative booster and humectant
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Cellulose, 1,2-Hexanedio, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Allantoin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Dextrin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Glycerin,Houttuynia cordata Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Bioflavonoids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin

Frequently Asked

Is Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel worth it?

Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel scores 3.4 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 4.6 out of 5.0 for safety (Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. This is a very gentle, low-strength exfoliating gel that prioritizes comfort and light smoothing over serious pore-clearing or resurfacing power. The formula relies on a mild combination of cellulose-based physical peeli

What are the key active ingredients in Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel?

Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel. It scores 4.6 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-08-31. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.