Anua Face Wash and Cleansers in Australia: Cleansing Oil, Foams, Niacinamide Serum and How to Choose

Ask a Korean skincare fan where a good routine really begins and the answer is rarely a serum. It is the cleanse. Get that right and everything after it works with you. Anua understood this early, and built much of its range around a gentle, two-step wash. Here is how it all fits together.

The Beauty Desk · Anua · 9 minute read

If you have searched for anua face wash, anua cleanser, anua cleansing oil, anua niacinamide serum or anua blackhead products, this guide puts the whole cleansing side of the range in one place. Browse everything in our Anua collection.

Why the cleanse comes first

The double cleanse is one of the best-known ideas in Korean skincare: an oil cleanser first to lift sunscreen and makeup, then a water-based foam to wash the rest away. For Australians, who wear sunscreen daily, it makes particular sense. Many of us put on SPF every morning, and a cleansing oil is a comfortable way to remove it.

The oil, the first step

The Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil is sold in a 20ml trial size from $13.00 and a full size from $32.99. Reviewers describe it as lightweight and refreshing, and as a way to keep pores feeling clear without irritation. There is also a Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil Mild ($32.99, 200ml) for people who prefer a gentler feel. Massage onto dry skin, add a little water until it turns milky, then rinse.

The foams, the second step

Choosing a face wash comes down to your skin. The Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam ($26.95) suits oilier skin. The Anua Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam ($24.99) is the softer option for skin that runs dry. For a hydrating daily wash, the ANUA 8 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser ($21.99) is the one. For something different, the ANUA Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder ($32.00) is a powder cleanser you activate with water.

The ready-made pair

If you would rather not choose, the Anua Double Cleansing Duo Set ($54.00) gives you the oil and a foam together. For skin that struggles with congestion, the ANUA Blackhead Care Set ($68.00) is the targeted option.

The niacinamide serum

People who find the cleansers often ask about the serum next. The ANUA Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum ($41.00) is a brightening-feel serum for uneven-looking tone. Start every second night, patch test first, and always follow with sunscreen in the morning.

Toner and moisture after cleansing

Follow the cleanse with the ANUA Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner ($35.00) and a moisturiser such as the ANUA Heartleaf 70% Daily Lotion ($35.99). Our brand story and range overview is in the Anua in Australia guide.

A simple evening routine

1. Cleansing oil on dry skin, then rinse.
2. Foam cleanser.
3. Toner.
4. Serum, if you use one.
5. Moisturiser.

Around Australia

• Sydney, NSW: humid summers; the pore-control foam suits.
• Melbourne, VIC: cold, dry winters; the moisture foam.
• Brisbane and the Gold Coast, QLD: sweat and sunscreen; the double cleanse.
• Perth, WA: dry air; the hydrating cleanser.
• Adelaide, SA: swap with the season.
• Canberra, ACT: dry winters; keep it gentle.
• Hobart, TAS: cool and windy; the mild oil.
• Darwin, NT: tropical heat; the pore-control foam.

Where we fit in

Eastern Curlew is an authorised Anua stockist and we dispatch from Sydney. We sell the products mentioned, so weigh our view accordingly. Prices come from the live product pages and can change.

Frequently asked questions

Which Anua face wash is best?
It depends on your skin. The Quercetinol foam is for oilier skin, the Succinic Moisture foam for dry skin, and the 8 Hyaluronic Acid cleanser for daily hydration.

Do I need a cleansing oil?
If you wear sunscreen or makeup, an oil cleanser is a comfortable first step. If not, a foam alone is enough.

How much is Anua cleansing oil in Australia?
From $13.00 for the 20ml trial and $32.99 for the full size at Eastern Curlew.

Can I use the niacinamide serum every day?
Start every second night, patch test first, and increase slowly if your skin is comfortable.

Where can I buy Anua in Australia?
From Eastern Curlew, an authorised Anua stockist, dispatched from Sydney.

This article is general information only. It is not medical advice and does not replace advice from a doctor or dermatologist. Results vary from person to person, and you should patch test new products. This guide draws on our own product pages and on published reviews and editorial coverage from Australian and international beauty and K-beauty publications and independent reviewers. Product information may change. Last checked: 10 November 2026.