
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Essence, 3 ingredients
FEATURES
Soothes skin with heartleaf extract, hydrates and balances skin, improves skin health, dermatologically tested, vegan
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Does not mention parabens, sulfates, silicones, alcohol; vegan and dermatologically tested
Who Is It For?
All Genders No Explicit Age Range StatedWhat Does It Help With?
Skin Irritation Redness Inflammation Hydration Sensitive SkinBudget
Premium ($76-$150)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
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Key Information
What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
Sooth and calm your skin with Mixsoon Heartleaf Essence, a vegan, lightweight essence formulated to hydrate, balance, and reduce skin irritation. Infused with heartleaf extract, this essence is designed to calm inflammation and redness while providing essential moisture to keep your skin feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. The powerful heartleaf extract works to reduce skin irritation and sensitivity, making it ideal for those with stressed or compromised skin. It hydrates deeply, replenishing moisture and restoring balance to the skin's natural barrier. This essence is perfect for daily use, offering a gentle yet effective solution for all skin types, especially sensitive or irritated skin. Its lightweight formula absorbs quickly, leaving no sticky residue, and is ideal for layering in your skincare routine. With regular use, Mixsoon Heartleaf Essence helps to promote a healthier, calmer complexion, providing lasting hydration and support for overall skin health.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water, Butylene-Glycol, Houttuynia-Cordata-Extract
Key Ingredients
Heartleaf extract
Ingredients Details
Water
Common Name(s): Water,purified water,deionised water,inci water
CAS Number: 7732-18-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the universal solvent and vehicle for water-soluble actives and the continuous phase of all o/w emulsions.
Why It's Used: The most essential cosmetic ingredient โ aqua (water) is listed first on virtually all water-containing cosmetic inci labels as the highest-concentration ingredient, serving as the foundation of the global cosmetics industry.
How It Works: Acts as solvent for all water-soluble ingredients (glycols, amino acids, water-soluble actives). forms the continuous external phase of o/w emulsions (lotions, creams, serums). provides aqueous environment for enzymatic and chemical reactions between actives. ph adjustment medium.
Typically Found In: Virtually all cosmetic products โ the most universal cosmetic ingredient globally
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ water
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: Varies widely โ up to 95% in some toners and serums
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ water (deionised/purified)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Cosmetic-grade water is purified (deionised, distilled, or ro filtered) to prevent mineral content interference with formulation stability. european pharmacopoeial water (aqua purificata ph. eur.) is the quality standard for pharmaceutical and high-end cosmetic formulations.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ non-irritant
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Water's position as the first inci ingredient on most cosmetic labels reflects the regulatory requirement to list ingredients in descending concentration order โ meaning water is the most abundant ingredient in the majority of cosmetic products. the fundamental role of water as the universal cosmetic solvent and vehicle makes it simultaneously the most important cosmetic ingredient and the one that requires the most sophisticated formulation chemistry to control โ every emulsifier, thickener, preservative, and ph adjuster exists primarily to manage water's interaction with other ingredients in formulation.
Last Verified: Cosing database,eu cosmetics regulation 1223/2009 inci requirements,ph. eur. aqua purificata monograph
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12