Anua Products Explained: Which Line Suits You?
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Anua organises its products into lines built around one hero ingredient: Heartleaf for calming, Peach for smoothness and glow, Rice for brightness and barrier support, and Birch for lightweight hydration. Alongside these, Anua offers targeted serums such as azelaic acid, PDRN, retinol and niacinamide with TXA. Pick your line by your main skin concern, then add a targeted serum if you need one.
Anua is one of the most searched Korean skincare brands in Australia, and its range has grown fast. Here is a clear breakdown of what each line does and who it suits.
The Heartleaf line: for calming and oil balance
Heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata) is the ingredient that made Anua famous. The Heartleaf line suits sensitive, redness-prone, oily and acne-prone skin, and it is the best place to start if you are new to the brand. Learn more about the ingredient in our guide What is heartleaf in skincare?
Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
The Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner contains 77% heartleaf extract and panthenol in a lightweight, watery formula with a sub-acidic pH of about 5.5 to 6. It is designed to calm redness and irritation and support a healthy oil-water balance, and is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin. Anua suggests layering it two or three times when skin feels tight.
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
The Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil is a lightweight, non-comedogenic first cleanser with 10,000 ppm heartleaf extract and plant oils including jojoba, macadamia seed and grape seed. It dissolves sunscreen, makeup and excess sebum and rinses clean, which makes it a staple for daily SPF wearers. There is also a Mild version if you prefer a gentler oil.
Other Heartleaf favourites include the Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam, Heartleaf 77% Clear Pads, Heartleaf 70 Daily Lotion and the Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream.
The Peach line: for smoothness and glow
The Peach range pairs peach extract with niacinamide and suits skin that looks dull or uneven, or has visible pores. The Anua Peach 70 Niacin Serum combines peach extract and 5% niacinamide with a Peach Yogurt Complex for gentle exfoliation, plus vitamin B12 and hyaluronic acid for a bright, moisturised finish. The line also includes the Peach 77 Niacin Essence Toner, Conditioning Milk and Enriched Cream.
The Rice line: for brightness and barrier care
If you love a milky toner, this is your line. The Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner contains 70% rice bran water and niacinamide to brighten and even skin tone, with ceramides AP and NP to strengthen the skin barrier and help prevent moisture loss. It hydrates without stickiness and suits all skin types. Pair it with the 7 Rice Ceramide Hydrating Barrier Serum for extra support.
The Birch line: for lightweight hydration
The Birch range is Anua's answer to dehydrated skin that dislikes heavy textures, which makes it handy for humid Australian summers. The Birch 70 Moisture Boosting Toner features 70% Japanese white birch water, panthenol and ten types of hyaluronic acid in a water-based formula. The line also includes a serum, cream, pads and a sheet mask.
Anua's targeted serums
These sit outside the main lines and target a specific concern. Add one to the routine you have built above.
Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
The Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum pairs 10% azelaic acid with hyaluronic acid and Anua's Gentle Calming Complex (including blue tansy oil and green tea leaf water), plus aloe and seven types of cica. It is designed to calm visible redness from dryness or irritation and refine texture. Anua suggests starting every other night if you are new to azelaic acid. Read more in Can you use azelaic acid every day?
PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum
The Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum combines PDRN with 11 kinds of hyaluronic acid and hydrolysed collagen to deliver deep moisture to dehydrated skin, improve overall texture and reduce the appearance of fine lines. It has a fast-absorbing watery texture with a glowy finish and is free of artificial fragrance.
Retinol 0.3% + Niacin Renewing Serum
A night-time serum combining 0.3% retinol with niacinamide, peptides and ceramides for fine lines, texture and pores. Start slowly and always wear sunscreen the next day.
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 3% Serum
Anua's dark-spot serum, combining niacinamide and tranexamic acid, for those focused on uneven tone.
Moisturisers
To finish your routine, the Anua 3 Ceramide Panthenol Moisture Barrier Cream combines ceramides, panthenol and four kinds of amino acids in a soft cream that glides on without stickiness. It is designed to plump dehydrated skin and reinforce the barrier, and has completed skin irritation testing.
Which Anua line should you choose?
- Sensitive, red or breakout-prone skin: Heartleaf, plus the Azelaic Acid serum
- Dull skin or visible pores: Peach
- Uneven tone and a weak barrier: Rice, plus the Niacinamide + TXA serum
- Dehydrated skin that hates heavy creams: Birch or the PDRN serum
- Early signs of ageing: PDRN serum by day, Retinol serum by night
A simple Anua routine might be: Heartleaf Cleansing Oil, a gentle foam cleanser, Heartleaf 77% Toner, one targeted serum, 3 Ceramide Cream, then sunscreen in the morning. Shop the full range in our Anua collection or browse all Korean face toners.
FAQ
What is Anua best known for?
Anua is best known for its Heartleaf line, especially the Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner and Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil.
Can I mix Anua lines?
Yes. The lines are designed around ingredients, not as strict systems. Many people use a Heartleaf toner with a Peach or PDRN serum, for example.
Which Anua products are good for beginners?
Start with the Heartleaf Cleansing Oil and Heartleaf 77% Toner, then add a moisturiser and sunscreen. Introduce active serums one at a time.
Can I use the Anua retinol and azelaic acid serums together?
To keep things gentle, use them on different nights or at different times of day, and introduce each slowly. If your skin becomes irritated, scale back.