mid-tier est. 2018 🇰🇷 Korea trending 2023

Anua · 아누아

Updated May 2026. Based on official brand communications and Wikipedia-level public references. Editorial summary — not regulatory or medical advice.

Quick answer

Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner — barrier-soothing toner that scaled globally including Sephora retail.

Best for

K-beauty shoppers with $15–$30 routine budget who want recognizable hero products and clear category strengths. Strongest in toner, cleansing-oil, serum.

About Anua

Anua is a Korean indie brand centered on heartleaf (어성초) — best-known for hydrating toners and oil cleansers that target oily, breakout-prone, and sensitive skin with botanical-led formulas.

한국어 설명

아누아는 어성초 중심의 한국 인디 브랜드. 지성·트러블·민감 피부를 식물 성분 중심으로 케어. 보습 토너와 클렌징 오일이 시그니처.

Signature ingredient identity

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Brand info

Founded
2018
Positioning
mid-tier
Price range
Most products $15–$28
Strongest categories
toner · cleansing-oil · serum
Official site
anua.co.kr

External references

Editorial brand profile. Founded years, positioning, and signature ingredients are based on public brand communications and Wikipedia-level references. Sales figures and product rankings are deliberately not stated — we only describe what can be verified from public sources.