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 oily acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots 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
S$21.83
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Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder
S$21.23
- Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
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Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam
S$17.25
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Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser
S$17.98
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Heartleaf 77% Soothing Sheet Mask
S$3.35
- Heartleaf Pore Clay Pack
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Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream
S$16.57
Questions and answers
Is Anua good for dry skin?
Yes, Anua is well-suited for dry skin, as Lovi rates the Anua-focused routine High for dry skin. The Anua products on this page list no fragrance, and reviewers frequently note that the moisturizers provide soothing and barrier support.
Is Anua worth it?
Anua may be worth it for shoppers looking for effective, fragrance-free skincare, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention its lightweight toners and brightening serums, though some note a sticky finish or occasional breakouts.
Which Anua cleanser is best for oily skin?
Lovi rates the Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam highest for oily skin, followed by the Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam, while the Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser is rated Average.
Is Anua fragrance-free?
Yes, the Anua products on this page are fragrance-free as every product lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
What are the key ingredients in Anua products?
Hyaluronic acid, heartleaf, niacinamide, glycerin, ceramide, panthenol, and centella asiatica are the key ingredients across the Anua products on this page.
Where can I buy Anua, and how much does it cost?
Anua products on this page are available at stores in Singapore. Prices range from S$3.35 to S$30.50, with most items priced between S$19.06 and S$26.97.
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-focused routines 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 Superior for dry and sensitive skin, while Anua rates High for both types, making SKIN1004 a better fit for those specific concerns. 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 sensitive skin?
Lovi rates Anua High for sensitive skin. Reviewers often note that the toners are gentle and non-irritating.
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 it calm.
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. Reviewers frequently note that the brand helps improve texture and brighten dark spots, though some users mention it may occasionally cause breakouts.
Is Anua good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, Anua is well-suited for skin with dark spots, and Lovi rates the brand's fit as High for this concern. Reviewers frequently mention that the brightening serums help even out skin tone, and the Anua products on this page list no fragrance.
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. Reviewers frequently mention that the serums improve skin texture and brighten, while ingredients like retinol help smooth and support aging skin.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007
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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