Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++++ 50ml

Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ is Anua’s daily broad-spectrum chemical sunscreen — a hydrating, soothing, and sebum-balancing sun protection formula that combines a high-performance 5-filter UV system with 30% Houttuynia Cordata (Heartleaf) Extract and a curated selection of skin-active botanicals, humectants, and brightening ingredients. Its texture is a lightweight, silky gel-cream that spreads effortlessly across dry skin with minimal effort, absorbs rapidly with no greasiness or tackiness, and leaves a comfortable, refreshing finish with an extremely low white cast — confirmed in a usability survey (PNK Skin Clinical Research Centre, November 2022) where 100% of participants reported little stickiness, no white cast, no eye stinging, and no makeup slide-off. It functions equally as a standalone daily moisturiser-sunscreen for minimal-routine users and as a moisturising SPF base layer under foundation for makeup wearers. Fragrance-free. Vegan. Suitable for all skin types including sensitive, reactive, acne-prone, and oily skin. Made in South Korea.

The UV protection system is built on five complementary chemical filters that together cover both the UVA and UVB spectrum comprehensively, with photostability and compatibility advantages that place this among the most sophisticated chemical SPF formulations available in Korean sunscreen. Ethylhexyl Triazone is a next-generation, highly photostable UVB filter — considered the strongest UVB absorption capacity of any currently approved chemical UV filter globally, with peak protection at 314nm and an entirely oil-soluble, odourless, colourless powder profile that contributes nothing to whitening, stickiness, or scent. It is not yet FDA-approved in the United States, which makes Korean formulations containing it significantly more effective in UVB protection than equivalent US-market products. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (Tinosorb S) is a broad-spectrum UVA and UVB filter with a uniquely wide absorption range — it covers both the UVA I (340–400nm), UVA II (320–340nm), and UVB (280–320nm) ranges simultaneously — and is among the most photostable UV filters ever developed. Tinosorb S also acts as a photostabiliser for other filters in the formula, improving the overall longevity of the protection system under continuous sun exposure. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB, also known as Uvinul A Plus) is a highly lipophilic, oil-soluble UVA I filter (covering the 340–400nm deep UVA range) with excellent photostability and a long history of safe use in European and Asian sunscreen formulations. Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid (Ecamsule, also marketed as Mexoryl SX) is a water-soluble UVA filter with particularly strong absorption in the UVA II range (320–340nm), widely regarded as one of the most effective and best-studied UVA filters available globally; its water solubility makes it complementary to the oil-soluble filters, ensuring uniform UVA coverage across the full emulsion system. Polysilicone-15 (Parsol SLX) is a polymeric, silicone-bound UVB filter with a low risk of skin penetration — it provides reliable UVB protection with a smooth, skin-feel contribution that improves the texture of the formula. Together these five filters deliver high-coverage, photostable, broad-spectrum SPF50+ PA++++ protection against the full spectrum of damaging solar radiation. Houttuynia Cordata (Heartleaf) Extract at 30% is the formula’s primary skin-active base ingredient — providing concentrated anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and barrier-nourishing support that directly addresses the skin sensitisation and reactive redness that UV exposure and chemical filter contact can provoke in sensitive skin. Its flavonoid content (quercitrin, isoquercitrin) suppresses UV-triggered pro-inflammatory cytokine signalling in skin cells, making this sunscreen actively soothing rather than merely passively non-irritating. Niacinamide delivers its characteristic multi-function benefits in the context of a daily sunscreen: it inhibits UV-stimulated melanosome transfer to reduce post-exposure hyperpigmentation development, regulates sebum secretion to improve the formula’s all-day wear performance in oily skin, reinforces the skin barrier against UV-induced barrier disruption, and provides anti-inflammatory support that synergises with the Heartleaf base. Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) is the formula’s primary humectant and barrier-repair active — it deeply hydrates, soothes UV-provoked irritation, and supports epidermal cell recovery from environmental exposure throughout the day. Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract — derived from the Rose of Jericho, a desert resurrection plant that can survive near-complete desiccation and fully rehydrate — is a potent moisture-binding and barrier-reinforcing extract rich in flavonoids and saccharides; it has been shown to dramatically improve skin hydration and barrier function while also reducing UV-induced inflammation and discolouration, making it an exceptionally well-matched active for a hydrating sunscreen formula. Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract is the formula’s dedicated sebum-control and pore-refining botanical — rich in ellagitannins and gallotannins with well-documented astringent and sebum-regulating properties, it helps control excess oil production throughout the day, minimises the appearance of enlarged pores, and extends the wear-time of the sunscreen and any overlaid makeup. Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract delivers a concentrated dose of chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, and caffeine — antioxidant polyphenols that neutralise UV-generated free radicals, reduce post-UV inflammatory redness, and contribute a mild brightening and circulation-stimulating effect. Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract is a rich natural source of trans-resveratrol — one of the most studied polyphenol antioxidants in dermatology — with potent free-radical scavenging activity, anti-inflammatory properties, and documented photoprotective effects against UV-induced DNA damage in skin cells. Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract provides catechin polyphenols (EGCG, ECG) with some of the highest antioxidant capacity of any plant-derived skincare ingredient — they neutralise reactive oxygen species generated by UV exposure, suppress UV-induced inflammatory signalling, and have been shown to reduce UV-associated photoaging and pigmentation accumulation with regular topical use. Diospyros Kaki (Persimmon) Leaf Extract is rich in flavonoids, tannins, and triterpenoids that provide antioxidant and astringent effects — it helps tighten the skin surface, control sebum, and protect against oxidative UV damage. Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract and Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract contribute additional antioxidant polyphenols and linoleic acid-rich emollient support. Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a fermentation-derived polysaccharide film-former and moisture-retention active that forms a micro-thin, breathable film on the skin surface — it reduces transepidermal water loss, maintains hydration throughout the day, and improves the smooth, skin-hugging feel of the sunscreen formula. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) provides antioxidant formula stabilisation and complementary free-radical protection.

• 5-filter photostable chemical UV system: Ethylhexyl Triazone (UVB) + Tinosorb S (UVA+UVB broad-spectrum) + DHHB (UVA I) + Ecamsule/Mexoryl SX (UVA II) + Parsol SLX (UVB) — comprehensive, photostable, broad-spectrum SPF50+ PA++++ protection
• Houttuynia Cordata (Heartleaf) Extract (30%) — anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, barrier-nourishing Heartleaf base that actively calms UV-triggered skin reactivity
• Niacinamide — inhibits UV-stimulated hyperpigmentation, regulates sebum, reinforces barrier, and provides anti-inflammatory support
• Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) — deep humectant hydration and barrier repair
• Anastatica Hierochuntica (Rose of Jericho) Extract — desert resurrection plant moisture-binding and barrier-reinforcing active
• Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract — astringent tannin-rich sebum control and pore-minimising botanical for all-day wear and makeup longevity
• Antioxidant botanical complex — Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum (Resveratrol), Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea), Diospyros Kaki (Persimmon), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) — multi-source polyphenol antioxidant defence against UV-generated free radicals
• Biosaccharide Gum-1 — fermentation-derived film-former for transepidermal water loss reduction and lasting hydration
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E) — antioxidant formula stabilisation and skin protection
• 100% satisfied with spreadability, no white cast, no stickiness, no eye sting, no makeup slide-off (PNK Skin Clinical Research Centre survey, 2022) | Chemical sunscreen only — no physical/mineral filters | Fragrance-free | Vegan | All skin types | SPF50+ PA++++ | Made in South Korea | 50ml

How To Use: Apply as the final step of your daytime skincare routine, after moisturiser. Take an amount approximately the size of two finger lengths and apply evenly to all areas exposed to sunlight — face, neck, and ears. Gently massage or pat until fully absorbed. Apply at least 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every 2 hours during prolonged outdoor exposure, after swimming, or after perspiration. For daytime use only. For external use only. Avoid direct contact with eyes. If product contacts eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children.