Independent editorial guide · Made in Korea

A clear, plain-language guide to Anua skincare.

We explain Anua's Korean skincare routine step by step — from the first cleanse to the final moisturizer — in a neutral voice. No hype, no promises. Start with the 5-step routine or browse by need.


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A snapshot of the Anua items that show up most often in routines and reviews.

5-Step Korean Skincare Set
Routine Set

5-Step Korean Skincare Set

The complete 5-step routine in one set — from double cleanse to moisturizer.

Key:
All 5 steps in one set
Routine step:
Full routine (Steps 1–5)
Best for:
Starting the whole routine at once
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
Cleansing Oil

Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil

The first cleanse — an oil that loosens sunscreen and makeup, then rinses off with water.

Key:
Heartleaf extract + plant oils
Routine step:
Cleanse (Step 1)
Best for:
An easy first step that removes sunscreen and makeup
Heartleaf 77% Calming Toner
Toner

Heartleaf 77% Calming Toner

A light, watery toner widely mentioned in minimal, comfort-focused routines.

Key:
77% heartleaf extract
Routine step:
Tone (Step 3)
Best for:
A simple, calm-feeling prep step
Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
Serum

Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum

A frequently referenced serum in routines focused on a brighter-looking, more even tone.

Key:
Niacinamide + tranexamic acid
Routine step:
Serum (Step 4)
Best for:
An even-looking tone
PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum
Serum

PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum

A capsule serum often referenced in glow- and hydration-focused routines.

Key:
PDRN + hyaluronic acid
Routine step:
Serum step
Best for:
A plump, dewy-looking finish
Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
Cleanser

Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam

A common second-step foam that follows the oil in double-cleanse routines.

Key:
Heartleaf + quercetinol
Routine step:
Cleanse (Step 2)
Best for:
Completing a double cleanse

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The 5-step routine

Anua's core routine builds from a double cleanse to a light moisturizer. Here's the full order at a glance.

  1. Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
  2. Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
  3. Heartleaf 77% Calming Toner
  4. Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum
  5. Heartleaf 70% Daily Lotion

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