Anua skincare
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.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 56.6k+ reviewsReviewers 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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Other Anua products
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Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
€22.76
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Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder
€18.32
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Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
€15.49
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Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam
€14.90
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Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser
€15.00
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Heartleaf 77% Soothing Sheet Mask
€1.90
- Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack
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Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream
€17.00
Questions and answers
Is Anua good for oily skin?
Yes, Anua is well-suited for oily skin, as Lovi rates the Anua-focused routine High for oily skin. The Anua products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps keep oily skin calm.
Is Anua worth it?
Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, making Anua a worthwhile choice for these skin types. Reviewers frequently mention that the products offer soothing and barrier support, help with brightening, and feel lightweight, although some note occasional breakouts or a sticky finish. Additionally, the Anua products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Which Anua cleanser is best for oily skin?
Lovi rates Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam the best for oily skin with a High fit. Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam also rates High, while Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser rates Average.
Does Anua cause breakouts?
Yes, shoppers sometimes notice that Anua products cause breakouts. Reviewers mention this side effect, and the Lovi fit level for acne-prone skin is Low for certain items like the Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil.
Is Anua fragrance-free?
Yes, the Anua products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Reviewers often mention that the toners are gentle and non-irritating.
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.
Where can I buy Anua, and how much does it cost?
Anua products on this page are available from Irish stores. They range in price from €1.90 to €34.51, with most items costing between €17.50 and €25.16.
What are good alternatives to Anua?
Good alternatives to Anua with similar skincare pages on Lovi include SKIN1004, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, Dr. Althea, and Some By Mi. Lovi rates SKIN1004-focused routines as Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Anua vs SKIN1004: which is better?
Lovi rates SKIN1004 as a superior fit compared to Anua for dry and sensitive skin, while both brands rate 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..
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, Lovi rates the Anua brand-focused routine High for dry skin. The Anua products on this page are fragrance-free and include soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps support the skin barrier and retain moisture.
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Which Anua sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?
Lovi rates the Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream High for sensitive skin, making it the best option among the sunscreens on this page.
Is Anua good for sensitive skin?
Lovi rates Anua High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often note that the brand's toners are gentle and non-irritating.
Is Anua good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, Anua is good for acne-prone 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 the skin calm.
Is Anua good for skin with dark spots?
Is Anua good for mature skin?
Yes, Anua is good for mature skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for this skin type. The Anua products on this page are fragrance-free and feature key ingredients like niacinamide and retinol that help smooth and calm the skin.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
Research behind Anua's key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence
Molecular basis of retinol anti-ageing properties in naturally aged human skin in vivo
Apigenin inhibits UVA-induced cytotoxicity in vitro and prevents signs of skin aging in vivo
Effects of glyceryl glucoside on AQP3 expression, barrier function and hydration of human skin
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Moisturizing Effects of Diglycerol Combined with Glycerol on Human Stratum Corneum
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Histometric assessment of the age-related skin response to 2-hydroxy-5-octanoyl benzoic acid
Emulgels powered by coco-glucoside: A stable and effective synbiotics delivery system for skin care
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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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