1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Anua
Azelaic Acid 3 Cica Skin Clarifying Toner
face toner
Anua
face toner
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Take the skin testThe Anua Azelaic Acid 3 Cica Skin Clarifying Toner is a gentle exfoliating and calming toner created to help refine skin texture, reduce the look of blemishes, and improve overall clarity without irritating the skin. Formulated with 3% Azelaic Acid and soothing Cica (Centella Asiatica), it works to balance oil production, minimize redness, and support a clearer, smoother complexion. This lightweight toner helps remove residual impurities after cleansing while preparing the skin for better absorption of serums and moisturizers. With consistent use, skin appears calmer, more even-toned, and visibly refreshed, making it an ideal daily toner for acne-prone, sensitive, or uneven skin.
Azelaic Acid 3 Cica Skin Clarifying Toner is a lightweight toner from Anua, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 51 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol and Glycerin.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract and Madecassoside.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Azelaic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol and Ectoin.
Cell renewal: Moderate. Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover, and here that comes from Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid and Azelaic Acid.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Nonanedioic acid
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Xylose
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract is an extract of the Alga, Chlorella vulgaris, Oocystaceae
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Propane-1,2-diol
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Salicylic acid
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Toning" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 51 ingredients on the label.
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Forms a film that slows water loss
Calms visible redness and irritation
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Nonanedioic acid
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Sodium hydroxide
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowering tops and leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Cynanchum Atratum Extract is the extract of the whole plant Cynanchum atratum, Apocynaceae.
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil is the oil distilled from the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of the Rose Bay, Epilobium angustifolium L., Onagraceae
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of the hollyhock, Althaea rosea, Malvaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycine Soja Protein is a protein obtained from the Soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Xylose
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract is an extract of the Alga, Chlorella vulgaris, Oocystaceae
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Propane-1,2-diol
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Salicylic acid
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Polyoxyethylene (24) Polyoxypropylene (13) Decyltetradecyl Ether
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4,7,10,13,16,19-Docosahexaenoic acid
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, O-6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Pyrimidinecarboxylic Acid, 1,4,5,6,-Tetrahydro-2-Methyl-, (4S)-
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycyrrhizic acid
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanedioic acid
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Proline, 5-oxo-, zinc salt
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Potassium hydrogen heptylenedicarboxamidodiacetate
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Alcohols, coco, mixed esters with octanoic and decanoic acids
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polymer of glutamic acid
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha,6beta)-
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenanthrenol, 4b,5,6,7,8,8a,9,10-Octahydro-4b,8,8-Trimethyl-1-(1-Methylethyl)-,(4bS,8aS)-
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Isopropyl-m-cresol
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WATER, AZELAIC ACID, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL, MELIA AZADIRACHTA FLOWER EXTRACT, CYNANCHUM ATRATUM EXTRACT, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL, EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, ALTHAEA ROSEA FLOWER EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CENTELLA ASIATICA ROOT EXTRACT, XYLOSE, CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SALICYLIC ACID, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, PROPANEDIOL, PPG-13-DECYLTETRADECETH-24, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, MADECASSOSIDE, PANTHENOL, ASIATICOSIDE, ALLANTOIN, ECTOIN, GLYCYRRHIZIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, SUCCINIC ACID, ZINC PCA, GLYCOLIC ACID, POTASSIUM AZELOYL DIGLYCINATE, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, POLYGLUTAMIC ACID, ASIATIC ACID, MADECASSIC ACID, TOTAROL, SQUALANE, CERAMIDE NP, DISODIUM EDTA, O-CYMEN-5-OL.
SODIUM HYALURONATE, SALICYLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, PANTHENOL, GLYCOLIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, CERAMIDE NP.
After cleansing, apply a moderate amount over the face, avoiding the eye and mouth areas. Pat lightly for better absorption.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Salicylic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 51 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.
Anua, a brand based in Korea.
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