ANUA PDRN HYALURONIC ACID MOISTURIZING CLEANSING FOAM 150ML

Values: 100% Genuine (Adilsons sourcing policy) · Pregnancy-Safe (no retinoids, high-dose acids, hydroquinone, or chemical UV filters found in the INCI) · Fragrance-Free (no Fragrance/Parfum entry in the confirmed ingredient list).

Oily-but-tight paradox: if your T-zone looks shiny by midday but your skin also feels tight 20 minutes after cleansing, that combination usually means dehydrated-oily skin, not truly oily skin — the surface oil is partly a compensatory response to water loss underneath. A cleanser that doesn't strip lipids while it cleans (this one) can reduce that rebound oiliness over several weeks, though it works alongside your moisturizer and SPF, not instead of them.

Pros: non-stripping amino-acid surfactant base; fragrance-free; no drying alcohol; genuinely novel PDRN + collagen positioning for a rinse-off cleanser; pH close to skin's own acid mantle. Caveats: exact PDRN/HA/Niacinamide percentages are not disclosed anywhere we could verify; not vegan; independent long-term reviews are still thin because this is a recent (2025) launch; may feel insufficient on its own for very oily/heavy-sebum days.

In Mauritius heat, the shine you see by lunchtime is sebum and sweat doing their job, not "dirt" that needs scrubbing out. Washing more than twice a day, or using a high-pH foaming cleanser, strips the skin's acid mantle (target pH 4.5-5.5) and triggers compensatory sebum overproduction — the exact oiliness people are usually trying to wash away.

This formula breaks that cycle two ways: its surfactant system is built on amino-acid derivatives (Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate) rather than harsher sulfates, and its mildly acidic ~pH 6 sits much closer to skin's own pH than a classic alkaline soap-bar foam. The cationic Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate in the formula also leaves a light conditioning residue behind after rinsing, which is part of why testers report skin feeling clean without the usual post-cleanse tightness.

Step 1 (When): AM and PM, as your main (or second, if double-cleansing) facial wash.
Step 2 (How much): One to two pumps, or a 1.5-2cm ribbon if hand-dispensed, worked into a lather with a little water.
Step 3 (How): Massage onto damp skin for about 60 seconds, focusing on the T-zone, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

1. Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Cleansing Foam (or skip if skin is comfortable and dry-feeling on waking — see the Weekly note below)
2. Hydrating toner
3. Serum (optional)
4. Moisturizer
5. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

In humid Mauritius mornings, a light rinse rather than a full lather-and-scrub is often enough if you woke up without visible oil — over-cleansing a face that isn't actually dirty is what restarts the over-cleansing cycle above. When you do use it, follow immediately with a humectant-based toner: in humid air, hyaluronic acid and glycerin pull water from the atmosphere into skin efficiently, so layering while skin is still slightly damp makes the most of that effect.

1. Oil or balm cleanser (if wearing sunscreen/makeup)
2. Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Cleansing Foam (second cleanse)
3. Toner
4. Treatment serum (optional)
5. Moisturizer
6. Occlusive/sleeping mask (optional, dry nights)

As a rinse-off cleanser with no exfoliating or resurfacing actives at meaningful strength, this product has no skin-cycling restrictions — it's compatible with any active-lane routine on the nights that follow it, because it's off your skin again within about a minute.

Technique: emulsify with a little water in your palms first, then massage onto damp skin in circular motions for about 60 seconds before rinsing — this gives the surfactants adequate contact time to lift sebum without needing to scrub harder. Pat, don't rub, when drying; friction on wet skin increases micro-irritation.

Skin state: apply to damp skin (dry hands are fine to dispense the product, but wet your face first). Wait time: none required before the next step — pat dry and move straight to toner.

Hands deliver 100% of product. Cotton pads absorb approximately 30-40% — use hands for this cleanser, not a pad.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global rules: viscosity ladder runs thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals.

Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s, serum layers 30-60s, 10-15 minutes before sunscreen if heading outdoors or applying makeup. Amount defaults: watery toner/essence 5-8 drops per layer; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops or 1 pump; eye product half a rice-grain per eye; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; occlusive seal rice-grain to pea-size; sunscreen the two-finger rule for face, +1 finger for neck.

Hydrators go on slightly damp skin; retinoids on fully dry skin; if the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers rather than adding more.

AM Maximum Stack (all product types, correct order):

1. Rinse/gentle cleanse (this product, optional if skin isn't visibly oily)
2. pH-prep toner (optional)
3. Hydrating toner layers (1-3, optional)
4. Essence (optional)
5. Mist (optional)
6. Booster/soothing serum (optional)
7. Antioxidant lane (choose one)
8. Pigment support lane (choose one)
9. Hydration serum lane (optional)
10. Oil-control/sebum-regulating lane (optional)
11. Peptides/growth-factor lane (optional)
12. Eye serum/cream (optional)
13. Moisturizer
14. Optional sealing layer (dry/AC days)
15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable)
16. Lip SPF (optional)

In AM, prioritize comfort and SPF adherence over stacking — in high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM Maximum Stack (all product types, correct order):

1. Micellar pre-cleanse (optional)
2. Oil/balm cleanser (if SPF/makeup worn)
3. Water cleanser — this product
4. pH-prep toner (optional)
5. Hydrating toner layers (optional)
6. Essence (optional)
7. Soothing/barrier serum (optional)
8. Targeted treatment (optional, if not conflicting)
9. Moisturizer
10. Sleeping mask (optional)
11. Occlusive seal (optional)
12. Spot treatment/patch (as needed)
13. Lip sleeping mask (optional)

Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Lane strictness: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine — barrier and hydration steps can always accompany any lane. If unsure, default to the safest lane (barrier/hydration) and reduce layers.

Tier: soft cream that transforms into a foam on contact with water — sits at the very start of both routines, before every other step, and rinses off completely.

Layering rule: as a rinse-off cleanser this product doesn't layer with anything; it simply resets the skin surface before your leave-on water-phase products (toner, serum) go on, which then precede your oil-phase products (moisturizer, occlusives).

Phase compatibility: water-phase emulsion system (amino-acid surfactants + humectants); rinses cleanly with no residue that would interfere with the products applied afterward, aside from the intentional light conditioning film from the cationic hyaluronic acid ingredient.

Prerequisites: none — this is one of the gentlest categories of product in a routine and does not require an existing barrier-repair routine to use safely.

Cleansing without barrier disruption: the amino-acid surfactant base and near-skin-pH formula remove sebum, sweat, and light makeup residue without pulling the skin's own lipids out along with it.

Light hydration support during the cleanse step: the five-form hyaluronic acid complex and cationic Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate leave a light conditioning film that reduces the "just-washed" tight feeling, though at rinse-off contact time this is a supporting benefit, not a substitute for your leave-on moisturizer.

What this product cannot do: it cannot deep-clean pores the way a dedicated pore-clarifying cleanser or clay mask can; it cannot replace your leave-on hydration step; and at the concentrations likely present in a rinse-off formula, it is very unlikely to deliver the kind of visible plumping or firming that a leave-on PDRN serum or ampoule is formulated to provide.

Hydrating toner — primary: Anua Rice 70 + Ceramide Glow Milky Toner 250ml — layers onto slightly damp post-cleanse skin to lock in the HA cascade before it evaporates; use AM/PM. Alternatives: Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner 250ml, Anua Peach 77% Niacin Essence Toner 250ml, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Boosting Toner 210ml.

Barrier-support moisturizer — primary: Anua Heartleaf 70% Soothing Cream 100ml — seals in what the cleanser and toner leave behind; PM especially. Alternatives: Anua Birch Moisture Boosting Cream 50ml, Anua Peach 77% Niacin Conditioning Milk 150ml, Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream 50ml.

AM sunscreen — primary: Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture SunCream 50ml. Alternatives: Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics 50ml, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum 50ml, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Air-Fit Suncream Plus SPF50+ PA++++ 50ml.

First-cleanse oil (for double-cleanse nights) — primary: Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 20ml — dissolves sunscreen and makeup before this foam does the second, water-based cleanse. Alternatives: Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil Mild 200ml, SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil 200ml, manyo Pure Cleansing Oil Deep Clean 200ml.

Pilling pairs: none expected — as a rinse-off product this cleanser is gone before any leave-on layering happens, so it cannot pill with anything that follows it.

Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which breaks down collagen, increases transepidermal water loss (TEWL), and can compromise barrier function over time. A cleanser cannot lower cortisol, but a genuinely non-stripping cleanse step removes one small, daily source of mechanical/chemical barrier stress — useful on high-stress weeks when skin already runs more reactive than usual.

MYTH: "A cleanser has to feel squeaky-clean to have actually worked." REALITY: squeaky-clean is usually a sign the cleanser stripped your acid mantle along with the dirt; a well-formulated low-pH cleanser removes sebum and grime while leaving skin's own barrier lipids largely intact.

MYTH: "PDRN and collagen in a cleanser will plump and firm skin the way a leave-on serum does." REALITY: at rinse-off contact time (roughly 60 seconds), and with concentrations that are not disclosed and likely well below what a leave-on PDRN ampoule uses, expect a comfortable, non-tight cleanse rather than visible plumping — the real plumping work belongs to your leave-on steps.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; hard water can leave a calcium-stearate film behind after cleansing that feels like residual tightness even with a gentle formula. If your water runs hard, follow with a hydrating toner to help counteract that residue rather than assuming the cleanser itself was too harsh.

Hero ingredients:

*PDRN and Niacinamide are marketed as headline ingredients but sit below our estimated 1% line in the INCI order (see below) — this is common for rinse-off cleansers, where the surfactant base necessarily makes up most of the formula's weight, and is not on its own evidence of a token amount the way it would be in a leave-on serum.

Full INCI list (WebSearch-aggregated and cross-corroborated across independent queries; direct fetch to INCIDecoder/Anua.com was blocked by network egress this run, so treat as medium-confidence, not a direct-source read): Glycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lauryl Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Citric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Cocoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Polyquaternium-67, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Sodium DNA, Arginine, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glutathione, Glyceryl Oleate, Lauryl Glucoside, Myristyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate.

*This ingredient appears below the estimated 1% line in the INCI list, suggesting it is present at a trace/sub-efficacious concentration relative to a leave-on product formulated to deliver it as a primary active. Its inclusion may be primarily for marketing rather than clinical effect. This applies to PDRN and Niacinamide as marketed above.

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, and Ethylhexylglycerin (glycol-based preservative-boosters, a common gentle system in this brand's line) plus Disodium EDTA as a chelator. No parabens or phenoxyethanol found in the sourced INCI.

Fragrance status: Fragrance-Free — no "Fragrance" or "Parfum" entry appears anywhere in the confirmed INCI list.

Scent: not specifically documented in the sources checked; expect at most a very faint herbal/vegetal note from the botanical extract blend (neem, turmeric, Coptis root), not an added perfume.

EU 26 allergen screen: none detected in the declared INCI.

Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free — no drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat., SD Alcohol, Ethanol) found in the confirmed ingredient list.

Marine-ingredient allergy note: the PDRN in this formula is salmon-derived per retailer product descriptions. If you have a known fish or seafood allergy, patch test carefully or consult your doctor before using — topical reactions to marine-derived skincare ingredients in fish-allergic individuals are documented, though uncommon.

Halal: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation and no explicitly porcine-derived ingredients were detected in the declared ingredient list. However, the Hydrolyzed Collagen's animal source (marine, bovine, or other) is not disclosed by the brand in any source we could verify, which affects the confidence of this assessment. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements, or specific concerns about the collagen source, should consult their own scholars or contact the brand directly.

Vegan: Not vegan. The PDRN (Sodium DNA) is salmon-derived per multiple retailer listings, and Hydrolyzed Collagen is by definition an animal-derived ingredient (its specific source species was not disclosed in any source checked this run).

Cruelty-free: *Anua has not signed PETA's cruelty-free statement of assurance and is not listed on Leaping Bunny's certified database as of our last brand-level check — treat any cruelty-free claim for this brand as brand-stated policy at most, not independently certified.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — no confirmed microplastic-classified polymers (e.g. Polyethylene, Nylon-12) were found in the declared INCI. Polyquaternium-67 is a water-soluble conditioning polymer, not a microplastic.

MFDS classification: not confirmed — treated as a General Cosmetic. "Functional Cosmetic" status in Korea requires separate government testing and registration for specific claims (whitening, wrinkle improvement, UV protection); we found no evidence this SKU carries that registration.

Clinical evidence*: the brand cites a 2-week study run by P&K Skin Research Center on 53 female participants aged 20-59 (September 2025), reporting 100% participant self-assessed satisfaction with makeup/pore-impurity removal, plus brand-stated instrumental hydration-improvement figures for the cleanser used alongside a basic moisturizer and via its "pack-to-foam" mask method.

*This is a brand-commissioned study, not an independently peer-reviewed or third-party-audited trial, and the "100% satisfaction" figure is a self-reported consumer metric rather than an instrumental measurement. Treat the specific percentage figures as brand-published data, not independently verified results.

Evidence confidence: Medium for ingredient identity and general mechanism (amino-acid surfactants, HA humectancy); Marketing-Only* for the specific brand-run efficacy percentages above.

Reformulation history: none found — this is a genuinely new SKU (launched in 2025) with no prior version identified in our research.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Conditional. Hydrogenated Lecithin and Glyceryl Oleate — a high-oleic-acid fatty ester — are both commonly flagged as Malassezia-feeding by fungal-acne-safety trackers. In a rinse-off formula with roughly 60 seconds of skin contact, the practical risk is lower than in a leave-on product with the same ingredients, but if you are actively managing fungal acne/pityrosporum folliculitis, patch test on a small area first rather than assuming rinse-off automatically means safe.

Assessment: None. As a rinse-off cleanser that's removed from skin before any other product is applied, it cannot physically pill with anything in your routine.

Color baseline: a color change (yellowing, browning) or a sour/rancid smell developing over time are the clearest spoilage signs for a cream-to-foam cleanser — discard if either appears.

Storage: keep the tube or pump bottle out of direct sun and away from prolonged bathroom heat/humidity swings where possible; Mauritius bathroom humidity accelerates preservative breakdown in any water-based formula over time.

Spoilage signs: separation that won't remix with shaking, a sharp change in scent, or visible mold at the pump nozzle. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test on your inner forearm for 24 hours, then behind the ear for 24 hours, before your first full facial use — this matters here specifically because of the marine-derived PDRN and the botanical extract blend (neem, turmeric, Coptis root), any of which could trigger an individual sensitivity even though none are common allergens.

If an adverse reaction occurs: STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY a gentle cleanser (or plain water) plus plain moisturizer and mineral SPF. NO acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72 hours, reintroduce ONE product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately and discontinue use.

1. Using it as the only defense against heavy sunscreen or waterproof makeup — pair with an oil cleanse first on those days.
2. Scrubbing harder instead of extending contact time to ~60 seconds when it doesn't feel "deep clean" enough.
3. Skipping the follow-up toner and assuming the cleanser alone should prevent all post-wash tightness.
4. Over-cleansing (more than twice daily) expecting extra oil control — this restarts the over-cleansing cycle.
5. Assuming the PDRN/collagen marketing means this cleanser will visibly plump skin the way a leave-on serum would.

Overuse threshold: more than 2x daily cleansing offers no additional benefit and increases barrier-stripping risk over time, even with a gentle formula like this one.

Usage math: at roughly 1-2 pumps (about 1.5-2ml) per wash, twice daily, a 150ml bottle holds approximately 35-50 uses per week's worth of AM+PM cleansing, translating to roughly 2-3 months of typical twice-daily use — this is an estimate based on standard cleanser dosing, not a brand-confirmed figure.

Correct dosage extends product life: using more than the recommended amount doesn't clean skin better, it simply empties the bottle faster.

Reorder timing: consider reordering about two weeks before you expect the bottle to run out, to allow for shipping time.

This cleanser is the entry point to both your AM and PM routines — everything that follows it works better when it starts from a comfortably clean, non-stripped base.

AM: Cleanse (this product, or a water-only rinse if skin isn't visibly oily) → Toner → Moisturizer → SPF50+ PA++++.

PM: Oil cleanse if wearing SPF/makeup → this cleanser → Toner → Moisturizer.

If your skin is barrier-compromised right now (stinging on plain moisturizer, visible flaking): keep using this cleanser — it's one of the gentler options in the catalog — but pause any exfoliating or active-lane products until the barrier stabilizes.

If you're in air conditioning most of the day: the light HA-conditioning residue this cleanser leaves is a small help, but it is not enough on its own — seal your leave-on hydration with a proper moisturizer, since AC pulls moisture from skin over hours, not seconds.

If you have a known fish/seafood allergy: patch test carefully given the salmon-derived PDRN, or choose a PDRN-free alternative from the options below.

Stock-true bundle — PDRN Hydration Routine: this cleanser + Anua Rice 70 + Ceramide Glow Milky Toner 250ml + Anua Heartleaf 70% Soothing Cream 100ml + Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture SunCream 50ml (AM). Cleanse, tone, moisturize, protect — a straightforward four-step routine built around the same non-stripping philosophy.

Stock-true bundle — Double-Cleanse Barrier Reset: Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil 20ml (first cleanse) + this cleanser (second cleanse) + Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner 250ml + Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream 50ml. For nights wearing sunscreen or makeup, where a single water-based cleanse won't fully remove it.

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Cleansing Foam, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

If very oily, congested skin is your main concern, a pore-focused cleanser may serve you better than this hydration-first formula: Anua Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 150ml (BHA-containing, built for oily/congested skin) is our primary alternative. Other alternatives: Anua Heartleaf Succinic Cleansing Foam 150ml (gentle mild-exfoliation, sensitive/acne-prone skin), Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser 150ml (simpler hydrating formula without the animal-derived actives), Anua Peach Niacin Spread Cleansing Foam 150ml (niacinamide/peach-focused, low-lather).

Choose PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Cleansing Foam over Heartleaf Quercetinol Pore Deep Cleansing Foam if you need maximum post-cleanse comfort and hydration retention over active pore-clearing power: this formula skips BHA entirely in favor of a humectant/conditioning-focused ingredient set.

Upgrade triggers (choose this over the alternative if): IF your skin feels tight or dry after your current cleanser, THEN this formula's non-stripping surfactant base is the better fit. IF you're barrier-compromised or sensitized right now, THEN skip the BHA-containing alternative and use this one. IF you have no congestion/blackhead concerns, THEN the pore-focused alternative offers you no real benefit over this one.

Timing and lane: both are AM/PM-compatible; this product occupies no "active lane" at all (it's a passive cleanse step), so it never conflicts with whatever treatment lane you run afterward.

Don't upgrade to the BHA alternative if: your barrier is currently compromised (stinging, flaking); you're not actively dealing with congestion or blackheads; you're already running a separate BHA/AHA exfoliant elsewhile in your routine (redundant acid exposure).

If you match 2 or more upgrade triggers above, this product is worth choosing. If not, the pore-focused alternative may serve you better. Consistency beats complexity.

This product's PRIMARY function is: gentle, non-stripping facial cleansing. You do NOT need this if you already own a cleanser you're happy with that doesn't leave your skin tight or over-clean. Finish your current cleanser before purchasing — cleansers don't expire meaningfully faster from partial use, so there's no urgency to switch mid-bottle.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit — running two facial cleansers side by side serves no purpose; pick one as your primary and, if double-cleansing, pair it with an oil-based first cleanse rather than a second foam.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Brand profile: Anua is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2019, headquartered in Seoul, and built inside The Founders Inc., a K-beauty brand-incubator/holding company. Its best-known signature line is built around Houttuynia Cordata (Heartleaf) extract, and this PDRN Hyaluronic Acid line is a more recently launched sub-line built around salmon-derived PDRN and hyaluronic acid, expanding beyond the brand's soothing-Heartleaf positioning into hydration/plumping claims. Whether Anua manufactures in-house or via a Korean contract manufacturer (ODM/OEM) was not confirmed in research to date.

The brand is positioned around dermatological, sensitive-skin-friendly formulation and has reportedly sold 40M+ units globally, expanding into all Ulta Beauty US stores by 2025 — this specific cleanser is one of the newer entries in that expanding US retail footprint, launched in 2025.

No Reddit or independent community discussion thread specifically about this product was found in our research — this is consistent with it being a genuinely new (2025) launch rather than a research gap. The most substantive independent review we found (DermApproved) and small brand/retailer rating samples give an early, if limited, picture:

One independent reviewer with dry/dehydrated skin described skin feeling clean without tightness or squeakiness after rinsing, noting the cationic hyaluronic acid ingredient leaves a light conditioning residue that preps skin well for the next step — a positive, first-hand account.

The same review flagged a mixed point: users with very oily skin may find the cleansing power on the lighter side used alone, suggesting it may work best as a second cleanse or paired with an oil-based first step on heavy-sebum or makeup days.

A critical, honesty-driven note from that same source: because this SKU is new, the independent review base is still small across every platform we checked (Ulta shows 1 review; Anua's own brand-hosted page shows 5) — early feedback reads as warm, but it is not yet an established track record the way a multi-year bestseller would have.

Common praise theme: non-stripping, comfortable rinse for dry/dehydrated skin. Common caveat theme: may feel insufficient alone for very oily skin or heavy makeup/sunscreen days; not vegan.

Sustainability: recyclability depends on your unit's specific plastic type (check the resin code printed on the packaging); this was not independently confirmed for this SKU.

Is this vegan? No. The PDRN is salmon-derived and the Hydrolyzed Collagen is an animal-derived ingredient with its specific source undisclosed by the brand.

What does "PDRN" actually mean, and is it the same as what's in injectable skin-booster treatments? PDRN stands for Polydeoxyribonucleotide, listed in the INCI as Sodium DNA. It's the same class of ingredient used in clinical PDRN injectables, but in a rinse-off cleanser at an undisclosed (likely low) concentration and roughly 60 seconds of contact time, it functions very differently from an injected or leave-on delivery format — expect a conditioning benefit, not an injectable-level effect.

Can I use this if I have oily or acne-prone skin? Yes, but an independent reviewer noted very oily skin may want more cleansing power than this formula alone provides — consider pairing with an oil-based first cleanse, or trying our pore-focused Heartleaf Quercetinol alternative above.

Does this replace a moisturizer? No. It's a cleanse-step product; any hydration benefit is supporting, not a substitute for your leave-on toner and moisturizer.

Is the pH gentle enough for daily use? The brand/retailer-stated pH of ~6 is mildly acidic and closer to skin's own pH than a classic alkaline soap bar, which supports daily twice-a-day use for most skin types — though we could not independently lab-verify this figure ourselves.

PDRN

Polydeoxyribonucleotide — a DNA-fragment ingredient (INCI name: Sodium DNA) used in skincare for its conditioning and, in clinical/injectable contexts, tissue-repair-signaling properties.

Amino-acid surfactant

A gentler class of cleansing agent (e.g. Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate) derived from amino acids rather than harsher sulfates, associated with less barrier stripping.

Acid mantle

The skin's naturally slightly acidic surface layer (pH 4.5-5.5) that helps protect against bacteria and moisture loss.

Cationic ingredient

A positively charged ingredient (like Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate here) that's attracted to skin's slightly negative surface charge, helping it stay behind after rinsing.

Humectant

An ingredient (like hyaluronic acid or glycerin) that draws water in, from either deeper skin layers or the surrounding air.

FA-Conditional

Contains an ingredient that may feed Malassezia yeast in fungal-acne-prone skin, without being confirmed unsafe for everyone.

Estimated 1% line

An estimate, based on ingredient list order, of where in the formula concentrations likely drop below roughly 1% — not an exact, brand-confirmed cutoff.

Fairy dusting

Marketing practice of naming an ingredient prominently on packaging despite it appearing at a low, likely sub-efficacious concentration in the actual formula.

MFDS

Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, which regulates cosmetics and classifies some as "Functional Cosmetics" requiring extra testing.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: dry, dehydrated, normal, or sensitive skin looking for a genuinely gentle daily or double-cleanse-step foam that doesn't leave skin feeling tight — and anyone comfortable using a salmon-derived, non-vegan actives blend.

Key benefits: amino-acid surfactant base that's kind to the acid mantle; fragrance-free with no EU26 allergens detected; near-skin pH (~6); a distinctive, currently uncommon-in-catalog PDRN + collagen + 5-form hyaluronic acid positioning for a rinse-off product.

Keep in mind: exact active concentrations are not disclosed anywhere we could verify; not vegan; independent long-term reviews are still limited given the 2025 launch; may feel light for very oily skin or heavy makeup days used alone.

Assessment: Suitable, with a caveat. The formula is fragrance-free and retinoid-free, and uses a mild, minimal glycol-based preservative system — qualities generally favorable for treatment-sensitized skin. The undisclosed PDRN/collagen concentrations and botanical extract blend mean this has not been specifically evaluated for oncology use.

Consult your oncology care team before introducing any new skincare products during treatment.