Anua
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
Low risk78/100
Anua
Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
Toners
No higher-risk flags in the assessed ingredients. This is a screening result, not a guarantee of pregnancy safety.
20 of 21 ingredients rated1 not assessed
Is it suitable during pregnancy?
MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner as No known risks (99/100). This screening result is not a guarantee of safety for every pregnancy.
Why this rating?
No higher-risk ingredient flags are shown in the assessed entries. Ingredients without a matched rating are marked Not assessed, not No known risks.
20 of 21 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. 1 entry does not have all of those fields. Unmatched or unrated entries are marked Not assessed in grey; missing evidence does not establish safety.
How we assess productsIngredient breakdown
The recorded formula, with evidence behind each rating. Unmatched ingredients are marked Not assessed in grey.
Ingredient ratings and evidence
Higher-risk flags first. Open an ingredient for evidence.
Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract
Not assessed
The label does not identify the plant part or preparation, and the available pregnancy concerns are limited and largely theoretical or based on laboratory studies. There is not enough evidence for this exact cosmetic material to assign a pregnancy risk band.
Sources: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/herbal/agni-casti-fructus, https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-vitex-agnus-castus-l-fructus-revision-1_en.pdf, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18204102/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15783241/, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK501807/
Houttuynia Cordata Extract 77%
No known risks
A heartleaf extract used for skin conditioning and soothing. No pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific hazard was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure. Direct ingredient-specific pregnancy studies were not identified, so this assessment does not extend to oral supplements or medicinal use.
Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; Cosmetic Ingredient Review botanical safety-assessment framework and relevant ingredient-family assessments. No ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.
Water
No known risks
Water (Aqua) is the standard purified water used as a cosmetic solvent. It has no pregnancy-specific risk in normal topical use.
Sources: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Water, https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database/cosing-glossary-ingredients_en
1,2-Hexanediol
No known risks
1,2-Hexanediol is commonly used as a solvent and preservative booster; topical exposure is low and it has no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns at cosmetic concentrations, though very sensitive skin may occasionally react.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Glycerin
No known risks
Glycerin is a widely used humectant that supports hydration and the skin barrier, with a long safety record and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
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Betaine
No known risks
Betaine is a humectant/osmolyte used to support hydration and reduce irritation potential in formulas; it is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks in topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Panthenol
No known risks
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) is used for soothing and barrier support and is generally well tolerated, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
No known risks
A sugarcane extract used for skin conditioning and moisturising. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Saccharum officinarum extract is safe in current cosmetic practices of use and concentration. It is not the same as a formulated high-strength alpha-hydroxy-acid peel, and no pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Saccharum officinarum (Sugarcane)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-saccharum-officinarum-sugarcane-derived-ingredients-used-cosmetics
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
No known risks
A purslane extract used mainly for skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Portulaca oleracea extract is safe in current cosmetic practices when formulated to be non-sensitising. Botanical irritation or allergy remains possible, but no pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical use.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Portulaca oleracea-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=5c0d093e-6947-f945-8d16-43dd820a5e63
Butylene Glycol
No known risks
Solvent and humectant commonly used in leave-on products. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure levels.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
No known risks
A German chamomile flower extract used for skin conditioning and soothing. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Chamomilla recutita flower-derived ingredients are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-sensitizing. Chamomile can cause contact allergy in susceptible people, particularly those sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae family, but no pregnancy-specific concern is identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Chamomilla Recutita-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-chamomilla-recutita-derived-ingredients-used-cosmetics-0
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
No known risks
A burdock-root extract used for skin conditioning. No pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific hazard was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure. Direct ingredient-specific pregnancy studies were not identified, so this assessment does not extend to oral supplements or medicinal use.
Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; Cosmetic Ingredient Review botanical safety-assessment framework and relevant ingredient-family assessments. No ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.
Phellinus Linteus Extract
No known risks
A mushroom-derived conditioning extract. No pregnancy-specific hazard was identified for normal topical exposure; source allergy remains possible.
Sources: European Commission CosIng; CIR biological-source ingredient framework; peer-reviewed fungal-extract literature.
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
No known risks
A grape fruit or seed extract used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed Vitis vinifera-derived ingredients are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitising. Botanical sensitivity remains possible.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Vitis vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-vitis-vinifera-grape-derived-ingredients-used-cosmetics
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
No known risks
An apple fruit extract used mainly for skin conditioning. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that Pyrus malus fruit extract and the other supported apple-derived ingredients are safe in current cosmetic practices of use and concentration. The conclusion does not extend to several separately identified root, stem, callus or oil ingredients for which evidence was insufficient. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical use of the fruit extract.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Apple-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=6376dcde-b1aa-f075-b67c-6f6773d065ce
Centella Asiatica Extract
No known risks
Botanical skin-conditioning ingredient used in soothing and barrier-support formulas. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-sensitising, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Centella asiatica-derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Isopentyldiol
No known risks
A small alkane diol used as a solvent, humectant and preservative-support ingredient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that alkane diols, including isopentyldiol, are safe in current practices of use and concentration. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkane Diols as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/ADIOLS062016rep.pdf
Methylpropanediol
No known risks
Solvent and humectant used to improve texture and ingredient delivery in topical cosmetic formulas. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.
Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for alkane diols; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
No known risks
Polymer thickener and stabiliser used in creams and sunscreens. Low systemic exposure expected.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Tromethamine
No known risks
pH adjuster and buffer used to stabilise formulations. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Disodium EDTA
No known risks
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent used to improve formula stability and performance; it is considered low concern in topical cosmetic use, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at typical concentrations.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Full recorded ingredient list
Houttuynia Cordata Extract 77%, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Panthenol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Butylene Glycol, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Isopentyldiol, Methylpropanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA
Ingredient ratings refreshed 1 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.
Questions about this assessment
Why does Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner have a No known risks rating?
No higher-risk ingredient flags are shown in the assessed entries. Ingredients without a matched rating are marked Not assessed, not No known risks. Incomplete ingredient documentation does not establish safety; see the coverage answer and grey entries below.
Does a barrier-care product name establish pregnancy suitability?
No. This recorded formula contains Panthenol or Madecassoside, but a barrier-care claim does not establish the assessment of all its other ingredients. Read the individual ingredient evidence and any manual-review explanation, and compare the recorded list with your packaging.
Has every ingredient in Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner been assessed?
20 of 21 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. 1 entry does not have all of those fields. Unmatched or unrated entries are marked Not assessed in grey; missing evidence does not establish safety.
Does this assessment apply to my Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner?
Only if the ingredient list on your packaging matches the recorded formula shown here. Formulas can differ by market and change over time. Compare the full list, not just the product name; report a mismatch if it differs.
Does this pregnancy assessment also establish breastfeeding suitability?
No. This page presents a pregnancy-focused product assessment. Do not infer a breastfeeding conclusion from its score or label; breastfeeding requires a separate assessment of the formula and how it is used.
