Anua
8 Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Gentle Gel Cleanser
8 Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Gentle Gel Cleanser is a cleanser from Anua. Its official ingredient list includes Glycerin and Squalane. The brand lists 30 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
- Routine step
- Cleanse
- Formula
- 30 listed ingredients
- Source version
- US brand store
- Formula checked
- 7 October 2026
Inside the formula
A few ingredients worth getting to know, and the roles they play.
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Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Coco-Betaine | CleansingFragrance supportSkin conditioningFoam supportTexture | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate | Cleansing | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. |
| Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate | Cleansing | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. |
| Acrylates Copolymer | BindingFilm forming | Helps ingredients hold together. Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Glycerin | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Propanediol | Moisture bindingFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Attracts and holds water. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Caprylyl Glycol | SofteningSkin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | AntioxidantFragrance support | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Tromethamine | pH controlScent | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Glyceryl Glucoside | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Disodium EDTA | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Squalane | SofteningSkin conditioningLipid support | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ectoin | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Citric Acid | pH controlFormula stabilityFragrance support | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. |
| Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Maltodextrin | AbsorbingBindingFormula stabilityFilm formingFragrance supportSkin conditioning | Takes up liquids or dissolved material. Helps ingredients hold together. |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioning | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Ceramide NP | Skin conditioning | |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Moisture bindingMoisture supportSkin conditioning | |
| Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | |
| Potassium Hyaluronate | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate | Film forming | Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer | Moisture bindingSkin conditioning | Attracts and holds water. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | Moisture binding | Attracts and holds water. |
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Sources
- Anua: 8 Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Gentle Gel CleanserChecked 2026-10-07T13:00:10.869098+00:00