Anua vs Torriden
Anua and Torriden are two Korean skincare brands offering moisturizers, toners, serums, and cleansers that suit dry skin and oily acne-prone skin best. Founded in 2019, the former centers its formulations on heartleaf, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to reduce hyperpigmentation and lengthen wrinkle reduction, whereas the latter, established in 2015, harnesses panthenol, allantoin, and hyaluronic acid to improve hydration and soothe the skin. While both companies cater well to balanced hydration needs, they differ through their distinct ingredient profiles and targeted serum options.
Anua is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2019 and owned by The Founders Inc..
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Torriden is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by Torriden Co., Ltd..
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This page compares some of the most popular Anua and Torriden products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Anua vs Torriden products
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Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
€19.90
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Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
€21.97
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Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
€22.56
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PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum
€25.79
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Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
€14.89
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Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
€21.37
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PEACH 70% NIACINAMIDE SERUM
€21.90
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Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad
€23.99
People Say
Deep hydration and moisture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Plumps skin — Torriden Dive In Serum”
- “skin looks dewy — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
- “Game changer for winter — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
- “complexion feels so plump — Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum”
Lightweight and fast absorbing texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “3-second serum — Torriden Dive In Serum”
- “absorbs immediately without stickiness — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
- “Absorbs beautifully and spreads so smoothly — Torriden Cellmazing Low Molecular Collagen Firming Cream”
- “melts into skin — Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream”
Gentle and non-irritating formulation Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “calmed my red spots — Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad”
- “leaves my face soft, smooth, and fresh without dryness — Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder”
- “no irritation — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
- “perfect for super sensitive skin — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”
Soothing, calming, and barrier repair Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “calming hero for irritated skin — Torriden Balanceful Cica Mask”
- “feels super cooling — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
- “instant cooling effect — Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad”
- “Calms my redness instantly — Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner”
Improves skin texture and pores Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “Dissolved my sebaceous filaments immediately — Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
- “Skin feels super smooth — Anua PEACH 70% NIACINAMIDE SERUM”
- “Melted my waterproof mascara — Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
- “smooths skin texture — Torriden Balanceful Toner Pad”
Brightening and glow effects Mostly MentionedRarely Noted
- “Significant reduction in hyperpigmentation from acne scarring. — Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum”
- “glass-like glow — Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner”
- “Gives a nice healthy glow — Anua PEACH 70% NIACINAMIDE SERUM”
- “improves dark circles — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
Consistency and sensory issues Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “leaves skin tight — Anua Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam”
- “Runny and hard to apply with hands — Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner”
- “runny — Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum”
- “slides down — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
Slow or underwhelming results Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “Did absolutely nothing — Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner”
- “not instant fix — Anua NANO RETINOL™ 0.3% + NIACIN RENEWING SERUM”
- “better for prevention — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
- “dark spots haven't faded much — Torriden CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule”
Causes breakouts and acne Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “Small whiteheads — Torriden Dive In Serum”
- “caused small whiteheads — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
- “Wrecked my skin barrier — Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
Anua vs Torriden routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
Dive In Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€31.37
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Hydrating Toner
Dive-In Toner
Morning
€23.00
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Moisturizer
SOLID IN Ceramide Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€31.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€15.90
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Serum or Treatment
Balanceful Cica Serum
Evening · Once a week
€25.55
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Cleanser
Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€18.95
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Hydrating Toner
Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
Morning
€21.37
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Moisturizer
Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€25.29
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SPF
Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream
Morning
€21.00
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Pre-Cleanser
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€19.90
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Serum or Treatment
Green Lemon Vita C Blemish Serum
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Nourishing Mask
Heartleaf 77% Soothing Sheet Mask
Once a week
€26.00
Anua vs Torriden routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
Dive In Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€31.37
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Hydrating Toner
Dive-In Toner
Morning · Once a week
€23.00
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Evening
€19.50
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Serum or Treatment
Balanceful Cica Serum
Evening · Once a week
€25.55
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€19.79
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Cleanser
Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€14.89
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Hydrating Toner
Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder
Morning · Once a week
€19.80
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Moisturizer
Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€25.29
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SPF
Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream
Morning
€21.00
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Pre-Cleanser
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€19.90
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Cleansing Toner
BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner
Evening
€22.98
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Serum or Treatment
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
Evening · Once a week
€22.56
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€19.79
Anua vs Torriden routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Dive In Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€31.37
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Hydrating Toner
Dive-In Toner
Morning · Once a week
€23.00
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Moisturizer
DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€24.98
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€40.00
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€17.15
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Serum or Treatment
CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule
Evening · Once a week
€29.83
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€49.00
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€19.79
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Cleanser
Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€14.89
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Hydrating Toner
Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
Morning · Once a week
€21.37
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Moisturizer
Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€19.80
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SPF
Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream
Morning
€21.00
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Pre-Cleanser
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€19.90
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Cleansing Toner
BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner
Evening
€22.98
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Serum or Treatment
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
Evening · Once a week
€22.56
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€19.79
Questions and answers
Anua or Torriden: which is better?
Torriden is better for deep hydration and routine fit across most skin types, achieving Superior routine fit for dry, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, mature, and oily acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Anua is better for brightening and improving skin texture, offering Superior routine fit for dry skin and oily acne-prone skin with its targeted serums and toners.
What is the difference between Anua and Torriden?
Torriden is better for deep hydration and barrier repair with a Superior routine fit for dry and sensitive skin, while Anua does better for brightening and improving skin texture and pores. Both brands offer fragrance-free formulations and fit oily skin at a High level.
Anua or Torriden for dry skin?
Torriden is better for dry skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Anua's High fit. Torriden is noted by reviewers for deep hydration, while studies show that its ingredients like hyaluronic acid help improve skin quality and signs of aging.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015
Anua or Torriden: which moisturizer is better?
Torriden is better for deep hydration and barrier repair in moisturizers, while the products on this page for Anua lean more toward soothing and calming with ingredients like heartleaf. Torriden achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin, compared to Anua which rates as High.
Which is more affordable, Anua or Torriden?
This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either Anua or Torriden.
Between Anua and Torriden, which brand is better for improving skin texture and pores?
Anua is better for improving skin texture and pores.
Which brand performs better for deep hydration and barrier repair, Anua or Torriden?
Torriden performs better for deep hydration and barrier repair, as reviewers frequently highlight its deep moisture and soothing properties. For barrier repair, the products on this page help improve skin health.
Do Anua and Torriden products contain any added fragrance?
Both Anua and Torriden products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Anua or Torriden for oily skin?
For oily skin, both Anua and Torriden are options, as Lovi rates Anua High and Torriden High. Torriden does better for deep hydration and texture, while Anua focuses more on brightening and pores.
Anua or Torriden for sensitive skin?
Torriden is a better fit for sensitive skin, offering a Superior routine fit compared to Anua's High fit on this page.
Anua or Torriden for acne-prone skin?
Torriden is a better fit than Anua for acne-prone skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to Anua's High fit on the products on this page.
Research behind their key ingredients
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
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
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
Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles for anti-wrinkle, skin whitening, and moisturizing effects
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
Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate
Behind this comparison
Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the 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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