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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 dry skin and oily acne-prone 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

Other Anua products

Questions and answers

Is Anua good for oily skin?

Yes, Anua is a good fit for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Anua-focused routine High for this skin type. The Anua products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps keep oily skin calm.

Is Anua worth it?

Anua may be worth it for shoppers seeking gentle, hydrating care, as Lovi rates its core routines High for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types. Reviewers often praise its lightweight toners and brightening serums, though some note a sticky finish or occasional breakouts.

Which Anua cleanser is best for oily skin?

The best cleanser for oily skin is Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam, which Lovi rates High. Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam also rates High, while Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser rates Average.

Does Anua cause breakouts?

Yes, Anua may cause breakouts for some users, as shoppers often note this effect in reviews. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for acne-prone skin.

Is Anua fragrance-free?

Yes, the Anua products on this page are fragrance-free. Every product listed here contains no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Anua products?

The key ingredients across the Anua products on this page include hyaluronic acid, heartleaf, niacinamide, glycerin, ceramide, panthenol, and centella asiatica. These components support hydration, barrier care, and a calm, smooth complexion. Hyaluronic acid helps bind moisture in the skin.

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

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

Anua products can be bought at Canadian stores listed on this page, with prices ranging from CA$10.00 to CA$42.88 and most falling between CA$28.00 and CA$33.56.

What are good alternatives to Anua?

Good alternatives to Anua with pages on Lovi include SKIN1004, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, Dr. Althea, and Some By Mi. Lovi rates SKIN1004 as Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin, and High for oily skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

Anua vs SKIN1004: which is better?

Lovi rates SKIN1004 as having a Superior fit compared to Anua for dry and sensitive skin, while both brands score a High fit for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that Anua is well-known for lightweight toners and brightening serums, though some shoppers mention occasional breakouts.

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 dry skin?

Yes, Anua is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Anua-focused routine High for dry skin. Reviewers often note that the brand's moisturizers help support dry skin, and the Anua products on this page list no fragrance.

Which Anua sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

Lovi rates Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream High for sensitive skin as the best option among the sunscreens on this page.

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 the Anua products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Is Anua good for acne-prone skin?

Yes, Anua rates High for acne-prone skin with the brand-focused routines. The Anua products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, though reviewers sometimes note that some items may cause breakouts.

Is Anua good for skin with dark spots?

Lovi rates Anua High for skin with dark spots. The Anua products on this page help brighten dark spots with key ingredients like niacinamide and vitamin C.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Is Anua good for mature skin?

Yes, Anua is a good fit for mature skin, as Lovi rates the Anua-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers frequently note that Anua's brightening serums and texture-improving treatments help maintain a smooth appearance.

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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