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Best Anua Products for Acne-Prone Skin
4 Anua picks that actually work on acne-prone skin — ranked by editor rating, not by what the brand pushes hardest. Updated 2026.
Anua exploded onto the K-beauty scene with the Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner, and the hype is largely warranted. The brand does one thing exceptionally well: gentle, soothing products for reactive skin at budget prices. The heartleaf focus gives the range a clear identity, and the formulations are genuinely clean without the usual 'clean beauty' price markup. Still a young brand, so the range is narrow, but what exists is strong.
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9/10 · tonerHeartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
The toner that turned Anua into a K-beauty sensation, and it deserves the attention. At 77% heartleaf extract, this is essentially a soothing treatment disguised as a toner. It calms redness and irritation noticeably, layers beautifully under actives, and does it all at a price that makes repeat purchasing painless. Not a hydration powerhouse — think calming first, moisturizing second. For reactive, acne-prone skin, this is one of the best toners available at any price.
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8.8/10 · exfoliantHeartleaf 77% Clear Pad
Anua's cult-status toner pad in its most functional format: 70 dual-sided cotton pads pre-soaked in a 77% heartleaf + PHA + madecassoside + niacinamide formula. The embossed side physically exfoliates and unclogs pores; the smooth side calms and hydrates. The single most efficient way to add exfoliation and calming to a routine in one swipe. Olive Young consistent bestseller.
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8.5/10 · cleanserHeartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
The foaming counterpart to the Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil. Uses heartleaf (houttuynia cordata) and quercetinol — a potent plant flavonoid — plus a micro-dose of salicylic acid for deep-pore cleansing. Excellent as the second step in a double cleanse on oily days.
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8.5/10 · serumNiacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
A potent brightening serum that pairs 10% niacinamide with 4% tranexamic acid — two well-researched brightening ingredients with complementary mechanisms. This combination targets hyperpigmentation from multiple angles, and the results are visible within a few weeks of consistent use. The texture is clean and non-greasy, sitting well under moisturizer. At $20, this competes directly with serums costing twice as much. The only caveat: 10% niacinamide can cause flushing in some people, so patch test first.