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Anua skincare

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Anua is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by The Founders Inc..

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Anua's products on this page cover moisturizers, toners, serums, cleansers, and more, built around hyaluronic acid, heartleaf, and niacinamide. Anua products fit oily acne-prone skin and dry skin best. For acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum highest; for skin with dark spots, the Green Lemon Vita C Blemish Serum; and for mature skin, the Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner. Its key ingredients: hyaluronic acid lengthens the duration of wrinkle reduction and niacinamide decreases hyperpigmentation and increases skin lightness.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

This page covers some of the most popular Anua products; for the whole Anua range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Anua moisturizers

Anua toners and essences

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 56.6k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Anua for its ability to deliver glass skin, deep hydration, and effective soothing of redness and irritation. The most common complaints are breakouts and skin irritation.

Highlights

  • Brightening serums Mostly Mentioned
    • “Gives a nice healthy glow — PEACH 70% NIACINAMIDE SERUM”
    • “Gives my skin a beautiful, healthy glow. — Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum”
    • “fades dark spots — NANO RETINOL™ 0.3% + NIACIN RENEWING SERUM”
  • Improves skin texture with serums Mostly Mentioned
    • “Skin feels super smooth — PEACH 70% NIACINAMIDE SERUM”
    • “pores visibly tightened — NANO RETINOL™ 0.3% + NIACIN RENEWING SERUM”
    • “Reduction in texture from acne scarring. — Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum”
  • Soothing and barrier support in moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “calmed my redness — Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream”
    • “Calms down redness quickly — HEARTLEAF 70 DAILY LOTION”
    • “calm with zero irritation — PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum”
  • Lightweight and fast-absorbing toners Often Mentioned
    • “Absorbs quickly without stickiness — Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner”
    • “absorbs quickly — Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner”
    • “absorbs instantly — BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner”
  • Glass skin glow toners Often Mentioned
    • “glass-like glow — Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner”
    • “leaves skin looking flawless with a glowy finish — Peach 77 Niacin Essence Toner”
  • Gentle, non-irritating toners Often Mentioned
    • “didn't sensitize my skin — BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner”
    • “No stinging on sensitive skin — Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner”
  • Causes breakouts Often Mentioned
    • “Wrecked my skin barrier — Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
    • “Broke me out. — Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum”
    • “caused closed comedones — Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam”
  • Sticky or tacky finish Sometimes Noted
    • “Left such a gross tacky finish that refused to dry. — Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum”
    • “leaves a tacky finish — BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner”
    • “leaves a tacky finish on my skin — Peach 77 Niacin Essence Toner”

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Anua serums and treatments

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Questions and answers

Is Anua good for dry skin?

Yes, Anua rates High for dry skin overall. The Anua products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps keep dry skin calm. Reviewers note that the brand provides soothing and barrier support in its moisturizers.

Is Anua worth it?

Anua may be worth it for shoppers looking for gentle, fragrance-free skincare, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers frequently mention that the brightening serums and calming moisturizers work well, though some note a sticky finish or occasional breakouts.

Which Anua cleanser is best for oily skin?

Lovi rates Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam as the best cleanser for oily skin among the Anua products on this page. Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam also rates High, while Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser rates Average.

Does Anua cause breakouts?

Yes, reviews indicate that Anua may cause breakouts for some users. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for acne-prone skin.

Is Anua fragrance-free?

Yes, the Anua products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers note that these items are gentle and non-irritating for everyday use.

What are the key ingredients in Anua products?

The key ingredients found across the Anua products on this page include hyaluronic acid, heartleaf, niacinamide, glycerin, ceramide, panthenol, and centella asiatica. These components work together to provide hydration, calm the skin, and support the skin barrier.

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Where can I buy Anua, and how much does it cost?

Anua is available in Australian stores on the Lovi page. Prices range from A$19.00 to A$52.51, with most items falling between A$27.00 and A$36.00.

What are good alternatives to Anua?

Good alternatives to Anua include SKIN1004, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, Dr. Althea, and Some By Mi. These similar brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for shoppers to compare.

Anua vs SKIN1004: which is better?

Lovi rates SKIN1004 as Superior for dry and sensitive skin, while Anua is rated High for those skin types. Both brands are rated High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Who owns Anua, and where is it from?

Anua is a Korean brand founded in 2019, owned by The Founders Inc..

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Is Anua cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Anua as cruelty-free.

Is Anua good for sensitive skin?

Lovi rates Anua High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often mention that the toners are gentle and non-irritating, and every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Which Anua sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

Lovi rates Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream High for sensitive skin. This sunscreen helps shield sensitive skin while keeping the face feeling soft and calm.

Is Anua good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Anua is good for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the Anua-focused routine High for this skin type. The Anua products on this page list no fragrance, which helps keep the skin calm.

Is Anua good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, Anua is good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates products like the Green Lemon Vita C Blemish Serum as Superior and many others as High for this concern. Reviewers frequently mention that the brightening serums help improve skin texture and tone. The Anua products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Is Anua good for mature skin?

Anua is good for mature skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for this skin type. Reviewers frequently mention that the brightening serums help improve skin texture, while the Anua products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Research behind Anua's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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