Anua
Triple Acid Spot Care Microdart Patch
face patch
Anua
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Take the skin testThe Anua Triple Acid Spot Care Microdart Patch is an advanced targeted acne patch designed to treat blemishes quickly and effectively using microdart technology. Each patch contains ultra-fine dissolving microdarts infused with a Triple Acid complex to help reduce the look of active breakouts, clear clogged pores, and improve overall skin texture. Unlike regular hydrocolloid patches that only cover the surface, the microdarts deliver active ingredients directly into the problem area for more intensive care. The patch adheres comfortably to the skin, helps protect the spot from bacteria and picking, and supports faster visible calming, making it ideal for deep, stubborn, or under-the-skin breakouts.
Triple Acid Spot Care Microdart Patch is a watery-light patch from Anua, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 15 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol and Gluconolactone, 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, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone and Pentylene Glycol.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate and Succinic Acid.
Cell renewal: Moderate. Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover, and here that comes from Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid.
On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily 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 antioxidant protection, oil control and 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, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Use it in the evening. In a routine it goes on affected areas only, after serums. Keep it to the spot itself — treating clear skin buys irritation, not results.
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
Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
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 10–40% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butanedioic acid
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
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
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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)
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium lactate
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Salicylic acid
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.
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 "Spot treat" 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 15 ingredients on the label.
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Dissolves and carries everything else
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
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 10–40% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Zinc dilactate
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butanedioic acid
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
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
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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)
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycolic acid, monosodium salt
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sodium lactate
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Salicylic acid
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium salicylate
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SODIUM HYALURONATE, ZINC LACTATE, SUCCINIC ACID, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, GLUCONOLACTONE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, LACTIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, MADECASSOSIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM GLYCOLATE, SODIUM LACTATE, SALICYLIC ACID, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, SODIUM SALICYLATE.
SODIUM HYALURONATE, GLUCONOLACTONE, LACTIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID.
Cleanse and fully dry the targeted area. Apply the patch directly onto the blemish and press firmly for a few seconds. Leave on for 4–8 hours (or overnight). Remove gently and continue with your skincare routine.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily 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.
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
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.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
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 in the evening, on affected areas only, after serums.
It lists 15 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.
Anua, a brand based in Korea.
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