Anua vs Skintific
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This page compares some of the most popular Anua and Skintific products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Anua vs Skintific products
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Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
£18.00
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Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
£17.00
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Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
£19.79
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PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum
£28.40
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Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
£13.00
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Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
£19.00
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PEACH 70% NIACINAMIDE SERUM
£20.00
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Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad
£18.00
People Say
Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “Skin feels super smooth — Anua PEACH 70% NIACINAMIDE SERUM”
- “melts into skin — Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream”
- “absorbs instantly — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “super light and leaves a radiant glow — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedNot noted
- “complexion feels so plump — Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum”
- “leaves skin plump — Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner”
- “Drink of water for my skin — Anua PEACH 70% NIACINAMIDE SERUM”
Soothing and Calming Often MentionedOften Mentioned
- “Calms my redness instantly — Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner”
- “calmed my red spots — Anua Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad”
- “redness berkurang — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “healed my skin barrier — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
Cleansing and Exfoliation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “Dissolved my sebaceous filaments immediately — Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
- “leaves my face soft, smooth, and fresh without dryness — Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder”
- “effectively removes sebum — Anua Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam”
- “skin feels fresh — Skintific MUGWORT”
Brightening and Dark Spots Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “Significant reduction in hyperpigmentation from acne scarring. — Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum”
- “Gives a nice healthy glow — Anua PEACH 70% NIACINAMIDE SERUM”
- “Gives my skin a beautiful, healthy glow. — Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum”
- “Tampak lebih cerah — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
Makeup Compatibility and Finish Often MentionedSometimes Noted
- “glass-like glow — Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner”
- “Melted my waterproof mascara — Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
- “glassy skin look — Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum”
- “maintain your makeup without any mess — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
Breakouts and Acne Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “broke me out so bad — Skintific 5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel”
- “caused tiny bumps — Skintific MUGWORT”
- “Wrecked my skin barrier — Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil”
Fragrance and Scent Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
- “overpowering herbal smell — Anua Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam”
- “smells like burning rubber — Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner”
- “medicinal smell — Anua NANO RETINOL™ 0.3% + NIACIN RENEWING SERUM”
- “scent is actually quite strong — Skintific All Day Light Sunscreen Mist”
Skin Irritation and Stinging Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “Panas banget di kulit — Skintific AHA BHA PHA LHA Peeling Solution”
- “stinging sensation — Anua Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam”
Anua vs Skintific routines for dry skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£8.29
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Hydrating Toner
Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner
Morning
£11.49
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£15.90
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SPF
Torriden DIVE-IN Mild Sunscreen
Morning
£22.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
£13.58
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
£59.74
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Nourishing Mask
MEDIHEAL Vita Essential Mask
Once a week
£17.00
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Cleanser
Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£14.00
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Hydrating Toner
Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
Morning
£19.00
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Moisturizer
Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£29.40
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SPF
Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream
Morning
£22.90
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Pre-Cleanser
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
£18.00
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Serum or Treatment
Green Lemon Vita C Blemish Serum
Evening · Once a week
£34.80
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Nourishing Mask
Heartleaf 77% Soothing Sheet Mask
Once a week
£21.00
Buy Skintific routine · £148.00 · 97% fit
Buy Anua routine · £101.40 · 85% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit
Anua vs Skintific routines for oily skin
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Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£8.29
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Hydrating Toner
Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner
Morning · Once a week
£13.98
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£15.90
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SPF
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Morning
£11.29
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
£17.00
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
£29.00
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
£59.74
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
£19.00
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Cleansing Mask
Dr. Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
£61.99
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Cleanser
Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£13.00
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Hydrating Toner
Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder
Morning · Once a week
£16.00
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Moisturizer
Heartleaf 70% Intense Calming Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£29.40
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SPF
Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream
Morning
£22.90
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Pre-Cleanser
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
£18.00
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Cleansing Toner
BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner
Evening
£18.00
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Serum or Treatment
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
Evening · Once a week
£19.79
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Cleansing Mask
Dr. Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask
Once a week
£61.99
Buy Skintific routine · £236.19 · 94% fit
Buy Anua routine · £176.18 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit
Anua vs Skintific routines for combination skin
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Cleanser
Fresh Soy Face Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£14.99
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Hydrating Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
Morning · Once a week
£30.37
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Moisturizer
5X Ceramide Barrier Moisture Gel
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£15.90
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Pre-Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Deep Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
£23.92
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Cleansing Toner
REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic
Evening
£30.99
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Serum or Treatment
Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum
Evening · Once a week
£59.74
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
£19.00
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
£19.00
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Cleanser
Heartleaf Quercetin Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£13.00
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Hydrating Toner
Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner
Morning · Once a week
£19.00
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Moisturizer
Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder
Morning · Evening · Once a week
£16.00
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SPF
Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream
Morning
£22.90
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Pre-Cleanser
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
£18.00
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Cleansing Toner
BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner
Evening
£18.00
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Serum or Treatment
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
Evening · Once a week
£19.79
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
£19.00
Buy Skintific routine · £213.91 · 93% fit
Buy Anua routine · £122.79 · 82% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit
Questions and answers
Anua or Skintific: which is better?
Anua does better on this page for hydration and moisture, cleansing and exfoliation, brightening and dark spots, and makeup compatibility, while Skintific performs well with a Superior routine fit across all skin types.
What is the difference between Anua and Skintific?
When comparing the products on this page, Anua and Skintific both offer fragrance-free formulations, but Anua tends to perform better in categories like hydration, brightening, and cleansing according to reviewer themes. Skintific features routine fits rated as Superior across all listed skin types, whereas Anua has a wider variety of specialized serums and toners tailored for specific concerns like dark spots and acne-prone skin.
Anua or Skintific for dry skin?
Anua and Skintific both fit dry skin, with Lovi giving Anua a High fit level and Skintific a Superior fit level for the products on this page. Anua performs better in hydration and moisture, while reviewers say Skintific helps avoid breakouts and irritation.
Anua or Skintific: which sunscreen is better?
Comparing the sunscreens on this page, the Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream by Anua helps with a High fit across almost all skin types, including sensitive and dry skin, while Skintific's All Day Light Sunscreen Mist also provides a High fit for all listed skin types.
Which is more affordable, Anua or Skintific?
This page does not compare prices or list costs for Anua or Skintific, so it is not possible to say which brand is more affordable.
Between Anua and Skintific, which brand is better for targeting dark spots and brightening?
Anua does better than Skintific for brightening and dark spots. The products on this page for Anua feature targeted options like brightening serums and dark spot treatments.
How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Anua and Skintific compare?
Anua was founded in South Korea in 2019 and is owned by The Founders Inc., whereas Skintific was founded in 2021 by an undisclosed location and is owned by Guangzhou Feimei Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Which brand performs better in review themes such as hydration and cleansing?
Anua performs better in hydration and cleansing, according to the review themes on this page.
Anua or Skintific for oily skin?
For oily skin, both Anua and Skintific offer products on this page with a Superior routine fit, while reviewers note that Anua does better for hydration and brightening. Anua also features key ingredients like niacinamide, which may help control skin aging and pigmentation.
Anua or Skintific for sensitive skin?
Anua and Skintific both fit sensitive skin well. The products on this page offer gentle formulations with no added fragrance across their lines, though individual results may vary.
Anua or Skintific for acne-prone skin?
Anua is the better choice for acne-prone skin because the products on this page achieve a High fit level for this skin type, whereas Skintific achieves only an Average fit level. Anua also does better for cleansing and exfoliation.
Research behind their 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
Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes
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
Retrospective Review of Dermal Safety Studies of Organic Sunscreens
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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