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This Anua cleansing foam delivers on its core promises with a thoughtful formula, but consumers should be aware of the fragrance content despite 'fragrance-free' claims on some listings, and manage expectations for highly quantified results from a rinse-off product.
₹1,052 • Analysed 22 October 2026
This Anua cleansing foam is positioned as a premium K-beauty product in the Indian market, with prices ranging from Rs.1052 to Rs.1500 for 150ml. Its blend of soothing Heartleaf and exfoliating BHAs is well-suited for Indian consumers, particularly those with oily, combination, or acne-prone skin, which is common in India's humid climate. The brand's quantified claims, while supported by internal testing, lack full public study details, which could raise ASCI scrutiny. The 'medicated' claim on one platform also borders on drug territory, requiring careful regulatory consideration in India.
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Heartleaf (Houttuynia Cordata) and Quercetin are known for soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, supported by ingredient-level research.
The formula contains multiple mild surfactants (Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate) and oil-absorbing Hectorite, supporting effective cleansing.
Contains 0.5% BHA (Betaine Salicylate) and Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, which are chemical exfoliants.
Formulated with Glycerin and a Hyaluronic Acid complex, which are humectants, to help maintain skin hydration.
Brand reported result from finished product testing. Details on study methodology, sample size, and population are limited in public sources.
Brand reported result from finished product testing. Details on study methodology, sample size, and population are limited in public sources.
Brand reported result from finished product testing. Details on study methodology, sample size, and population are limited in public sources.
Claim made by the brand; no specific certification details publicly visible.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against INCIDecoder.
Brand describes ingredient origin in its claims.
Screened against the ingredient database (19 of 38 ingredients matched); no cosmetics-prohibited ingredient found.
No ingredient with a recognised endocrine-activity concern found in the database.
No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
No commonly-comedogenic ingredient found - a reasonable fit for acne-prone skin.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
No EU-declarable or database-flagged allergen found in the list.
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Uses milder (non-sulphate) surfactants.
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Active percentages are disclosed for the hero ingredient(s).
Any proprietary 'complex' is broken down into its actual ingredients.
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
Usage warnings and directions are clear on the label.
Brand makes a vegan / vegetarian claim.
Sustainability & Ethics
Brand makes a cruelty-free / PETA claim.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
| Ingredient |
|---|
Glycerin |
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate |
Water |
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate |
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate |
Coco-Glucoside |
Decyl Glucoside |
Hectorite |
Sodium Chloride |
1,2-Hexanediol |
Betaine Salicylate |
Potassium Benzoate |
Houttuynia Cordata Powder(3,000Ppm) |
Polyquaternium-67 |
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer |
Butylene Glycol |
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract |
Dextrin |
Disodium EDTA |
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil |
Ethylhexyl-Glycerin |
Sodium Acetate |
Isopropyl Alcohol |
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract |
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract |
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract |
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract |
Pentylene Glycol* |
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid |
Tocopherol |
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid |
Hyaluronic Acid |
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate |
Sodium Hyaluronate |
Potassium Hyaluronate |
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate |
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer |
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance assessment.
“Pores cleaned up by 99.5% after one use.”
Quantified claim without publicly available, verifiable study details (methodology, sample size, population) to support the absolute percentage.
“Acne Severity reduced by 17.46% in 2 weeks of use.”
Quantified claim without publicly available, verifiable study details (methodology, sample size, population) to support the percentage.
“Sebum reduced by 49.98% in 2 weeks of use.”
Quantified claim without publicly available, verifiable study details (methodology, sample size, population) to support the percentage.
“AFTER 4 WEEKS: 26.709% improvement in oil content.”
Quantified claim without publicly available, verifiable study details (methodology, sample size, population) to support the percentage.
“AFTER 4 WEEKS: 17.173% improvement in skin sebum levels.”
Quantified claim without publicly available, verifiable study details (methodology, sample size, population) to support the percentage.
“Fragrance-free.”
Directly contradicted by the product's own ingredient list and other brand claims.
“Medicated exfoliating cleansing foam”
The term 'medicated' for a product containing BHAs, without a CDSCO drug license, could be interpreted as crossing the cosmetic-drug boundary under India's Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940.
Heartleaf (Houttuynia Cordata) and Quercetin are known for soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, supported by ingredient-level research.
Mentioned only
The formula contains multiple mild surfactants (Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate) and oil-absorbing Hectorite, supporting effective cleansing.
Mentioned only
Contains 0.5% BHA (Betaine Salicylate) and Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, which are chemical exfoliants.
Mentioned only
Formulated with Glycerin and a Hyaluronic Acid complex, which are humectants, to help maintain skin hydration.
Mentioned only
Brand reported result from finished product testing. Details on study methodology, sample size, and population are limited in public sources.
Evidence visible
Brand reported result from finished product testing. Details on study methodology, sample size, and population are limited in public sources.
Evidence visible
Brand reported result from finished product testing. Details on study methodology, sample size, and population are limited in public sources.
Evidence visible
Claim made by the brand; no specific certification details publicly visible.
Missing
The retrieved INCI list does not contain any artificial colorants.
Evidence visible
Brand states 'Non-comedogenic test completed'.
Evidence visible
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
This analysis evaluates brand claims against visible evidence and formula logic. It does not replace a full ingredient safety analysis or a clinical product test. Results vary by individual, and the consumer should always read the full ingredient list and follow usage guidance.
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