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Anua

Heartleaf Centella Red Spot Cream

acne treatment · 30 g · Skincare

Anua Heartleaf Centella Red Spot Cream is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 67-ingredient list, with ceramides, niacinamide and glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains silicones (Methyl Trimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone).

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Heartleaf Centella Red Spot Cream

  • Ceramides

    Skin-identical lipids that help hold the skin barrier together.

  • Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

    Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.

  • Centella asiatica

    A soothing plant extract popular for irritated skin.

  • Madecassoside

    A purified centella compound that soothes.

  • Squalane

    A light, skin-compatible emollient.

  • Allantoin

    A soothing, softening ingredient.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

67 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
  3. 31,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
  4. 4GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  5. 5Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
  6. 62,3-Butanediol
  7. 7PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
  8. 8Dicaprylyl CarbonateA light, silky ester oil made from a fatty alcohol and carbonic acid, used to soften…
  9. 9TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  10. 10Methyl TrimethiconeSilicones
  11. 11NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
  12. 12Cetearyl Olivate
  13. 13Sorbitan OlivateSorbitan Olivate is a plant-derived emulsifier made from sorbitol and olive oil fatty…
  14. 14SqualaneSqualane is a light, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps it hold moisture.…
  15. 15Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
  16. 16Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
  17. 17Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
  18. 18Madecassic Acid
  19. 19Madecassoside
  20. 20Asiaticoside
  21. 21Asiatic Acid
  22. 22SorbitolSorbitol is a sugar-like alcohol that works mainly as a humectant, drawing water into a…
  23. 23Cetyl PalmitateCetyl Palmitate is a waxy ester made from cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It softens…
  24. 24Sorbitan Palmitate
  25. 25Sucrose Polystearate
  26. 26Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
  27. 27Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables
  28. 28Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl TrimethiconeSilicones
  29. 29Stearyl DimethiconeSilicones
  30. 30Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a smooth, synthetic hydrocarbon made from isobutene. Its…
  31. 31Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
  32. 32Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilizes formulas, giving lotions, gels and…
  33. 33Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
  34. 34Glyceryl Stearate CitrateA mild emulsifier made by combining glycerin, stearic acid and citric acid. It helps…
  35. 35Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
  36. 36Sorbitan IsostearateSorbitan Isostearate is a common emulsifier made by joining sorbitol with isostearic…
  37. 37Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters
  38. 38Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
  39. 39Polyisobutene
  40. 40Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideA plant-derived, mild cleansing agent made by joining glucose, a sugar, with fatty…
  41. 41Sorbitan OleateSorbitan Oleate is a mild emulsifier made from sorbitol and oleic acid, a fatty acid.…
  42. 42Aminomethyl Propanediol
  43. 43Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
  44. 44Hydrogenated LecithinHydrogenated Lecithin is a plant-derived, fat-like mixture that helps oil and water…
  45. 45Ceramide NPCeramide NP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat naturally found in the outer skin layer.…
  46. 46EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
  47. 47CelluloseCellulose is the main structural fiber in plant cell walls. In skincare and makeup, it…
  48. 48Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate FermentGlucose is a simple sugar, usually made from corn or other starches. In skincare it…
  49. 49Beta-Sitosterol
  50. 50Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilA light oil pressed from the seeds of a macadamia tree, used mainly to condition hair…
  51. 51Phytosterols
  52. 52Adenosine
  53. 53Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
  54. 54Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
  55. 55Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
  56. 56Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
  57. 57Corallina Officinalis Extract
  58. 58Sodium PhytateA plant-derived salt that acts as a chelating agent, grabbing onto metal ions like…
  59. 59AllantoinAllantoin is a white crystalline powder that soothes and softens skin and is widely…
  60. 60Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
  61. 61PhytosphingosinePhytosphingosine is a skin-identical building block for ceramides, the lipids that help…
  62. 62CholesterolCholesterol is a waxy, fat-like molecule that skin makes naturally, and in skincare it…
  63. 63Ceramide NG
  64. 64Ceramide NS
  65. 65Ceramide AS
  66. 66Ceramide APCeramide AP is a skin-identical lipid, a type of ceramide, whose main job is to help…
  67. 67Ceramide EOPCeramide EOP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat that is naturally part of the outer layer…

Source: Anua product page, anua.com/products/heartleaf-centella-red-spot-cream, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsMethyl Trimethicone (#10), Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone (#28), Stearyl Dimethicone (#29)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Anua Heartleaf Centella Red Spot Cream fragrance-free?

Yes. Anua Heartleaf Centella Red Spot Cream lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Anua Heartleaf Centella Red Spot Cream contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Methyl Trimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Stearyl Dimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Anua Heartleaf Centella Red Spot Cream good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Ceramides, Niacinamide, Glycerin and Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5).

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