Anua’s Five Sunscreens, Compared Filter by Filter (2026)

Anua used to sell one sunscreen. The US lineup now has five, plus at least three more sold only in Korea. The names are close enough to blur together—Zero-Cast, Invisible Matte, Invisible Glow—and the differences that matter are in the ingredient lists, not the marketing copy. We opened the lists for the five you can buy through a US retailer and put the filters, the skin-friendly extras, and the prices side by side.

The comparison table

If you want to know what each of these filters does and how they compare to the newer filters in Korean-market sunscreens, our filter guide covers each one. For a deeper look at the Tinosorb filters that appear in the Korean-only versions but not in these five, see Tinosorb S vs M.

Zero-Cast Moisturizing Finish Sunscreen

This is Anua’s bestseller on their US store, rated 4.7 out of 5 across 90 reviews.^[1] The four chemical filters are the standard FDA-approved set, at concentrations of avobenzone 3.0%, homosalate 7.0%, octisalate 5.0%, and octocrylene 5.0%.^[12] The inactive list is short and readable: niacinamide for brightening support, panthenol as a humectant, sodium hyaluronate for hydration, and not much else getting in the way.

The formula is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic. The finish is dewy and invisible—this is the one the name actually describes. If you have normal-to-dry skin and you want a sunscreen that disappears on application, start here.

One note on the ingredient order: the four active filters are listed first, before water, because US OTC labeling puts drug actives at the top.^[1] That doesn’t mean the formula is mostly avobenzone. It means the label follows a regulatory convention our US version guide explains.

Korean reviewers who tried the Zero-Cast describe it as spreading like a moisture essence with no tugging, leaving no white cast and sitting transparent against the skin tone. One noted that it held up under makeup without slipping or flaking, even on dry skin.

Mineral Weightless Finish Sunscreen

Zinc oxide at 17.8%, and nothing else filtering UV. That makes this Anua’s only mineral sunscreen in the current US lineup.^[2]

The inactive list reads like a sensitive-skin formula: Centella Asiatica extract, ceramide NP, allantoin, and panthenol. No niacinamide in this version—a second formula for the same product name does include niacinamide and hyaluronic acid instead of centella and ceramide, but that version’s ingredient list does not match the label image on Anua’s own product page.^[2][6] We used the one that matches the current label.

Mineral sunscreens can leave a white cast, and the reviews reflect that: 4.0 out of 5 across five reviews so far.^[2] On lighter skin tones the cast may be acceptable. On deeper skin tones, test it on the back of your hand before committing to your face. If mineral-only is a requirement for you, this is currently your only Anua option in the US.

Invisible Matte Finish Sunscreen

Same four chemical filters as the Zero-Cast, but at lower concentrations: avobenzone 2.7%, homosalate 6.6%, octisalate 4.5%, octocrylene 5.0%.^[3][12] What changes is everything around them.

The ingredient list is strikingly short: 22 total ingredients, the shortest ingredient list in the lineup alongside the Zero-Cast. Two notable additions sit among the inactives. Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol is a photostabilizer that helps avobenzone hold up in sunlight—note that this is not Tinosorb M (methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol), which is a different compound.^[3][7] Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene is a second photostabilizer. Together they suggest this formula was designed to last under sustained sun, not just morning commute.

The skin-care extras are three centella-derived triterpenes: asiaticoside, madecassic acid, and asiatic acid. No hyaluronic acid, no niacinamide, no panthenol—the formula traded hydration for texture control.

At $22 it’s the most expensive in the lineup and the newest, with no consumer reviews yet on the official store.^[3] If your skin is oily and you want the shortest, most focused ingredient list Anua makes, this is the one to try.

Invisible Glow Finish Sunstick

A wax-based stick with the same four filters, this time with printed percentages: avobenzone 2.7%, homosalate 9.5%, octisalate 4.5%, octocrylene 5.0%.^[4]

The standout here is the hyaluronic acid. The inactive list contains ten separate hyaluronic acid variants: hyaluronic acid, sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, potassium hyaluronate, hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, dimethylsilanol hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate dimethylsilanol, and sodium acetylated hyaluronate.^[4] Different molecular weights penetrate to different depths, so listing several is a real formulation choice, not padding. Ceramide NP and panthenol round out the moisturizing story.

One labeling note: the Anua product page lists the four active filters under their INCI names (ethylhexyl salicylate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane) in the inactive section as well as under their USAN names (octisalate, avobenzone) in the active section.^[4] These are the same ingredients appearing twice under two naming systems, not extra filters.

The stick format is built for reapplication over makeup and on-the-go use. If you carry a sunscreen in your bag for midday touch-ups, this is the Anua to carry. Rated 5.0 out of 5, but across only one review so far.^[4]

Heartleaf Silky Moisture Mild Sunscreen

The Heartleaf is the original, and it’s the complicated one. There are at least two formulas sold under nearly the same name: a US OTC version and a Korean version with completely different UV filters and no overlap between them. Our Anua Heartleaf sunscreen review walked through all three ingredient listings we found and how to tell which tube you’re buying.

The US version listed here uses avobenzone 3.0%, homosalate 7.3%, octisalate 5.0%, and octocrylene 9.0%.^[5] Those percentages make it the highest-concentration formula in the lineup—the Sunstick’s octocrylene is 5.0%, this one’s is 9.0%. Houttuynia cordata extract (heartleaf) appears in the inactive list, alongside a photostabilizer (ethylhexyl methoxycrylene) and ten hyaluronic acid variants.^[5]

As of this writing, the Heartleaf is not on Anua’s own US store or at Ulta. It’s available on Amazon US.^[5] If you’re buying from a Korean retailer like YesStyle, you’ll get the Korean formula instead—five modern filters including Tinosorb S, and heartleaf positioned much higher in the list. That is a different product wearing the same name, and our review is where we lay out the differences.

Which one should you get?

The filter set narrows this decision fast. Four of the five share the same four filters. So the real question is finish, format, and what extras your skin cares about.

• Oily skin, shine control: Invisible Matte. Shortest ingredient list, matte finish, centella triterpenes, no added hydrators. The $22 price is a trade-off.
• Dry or normal skin, daily wear: Zero-Cast. Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, dewy finish. The bestseller for a reason.
• Sensitive skin, mineral only: Mineral Weightless. Zinc oxide 17.8%, centella, ceramide, allantoin. The only mineral option. Test for white cast on deeper tones.
• Reapplication, on the go: Invisible Glow Sunstick. Stick format, ten HA variants, ceramide NP. Glowy, not matte.
• Heartleaf loyalist, US buyer: Heartleaf Silky Moisture Mild (Amazon). Highest filter concentrations, heartleaf extract, photostabilizer. Understand which version you’re getting—see our review.

If none of these quite fits, our Korean sunscreen guide covers picks from dozens of brands sorted by skin type and concern.

What about the Korean-only options?

Anua sells at least three more sunscreens in Korea that are not on their US store, and buying them through a Korean retailer gets you the Korean formula.

• Peach Niacin UV Tone Up Protection: A tone-up sunscreen with SPF 50+ PA++++ and six UV filters, including Tinosorb S and Tinosorb M—filters that are not FDA-approved and don’t appear in the US lineup. Contains 20,000 ppm niacinamide and titanium dioxide for the peach tone-up tint. Categorized as a makeup base on some retailers rather than as suncare.^[8]
• Matt But Glow Cover Beige: A tinted sunscreen with SPF 50+ PA++++, sold in a single shade. We found two conflicting ingredient lists for this product from two different sources—one lists octinoxate (ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate) as a filter, the other lists zinc oxide and titanium dioxide instead.^[9][10] Without checking a current physical unit, we can’t tell you which formula ships today. We’re not going to pick one and pretend the conflict doesn’t exist.
• Airy Sun Cream: An older mineral formula with zinc oxide, centella, heartleaf, and tea tree. Not on Anua’s US store but still in stock at several Korean retailers.^[11]

Why the US and Korean lineups are different formulas is a regulatory story. The short version: most UV filters approved in Korea and the EU are not approved in the US, so any Korean sunscreen sold through a US channel has to be reformulated. Our guide to US vs Korean versions has the full explanation.

FAQ

Is Anua sunscreen chemical or mineral?

Four of the five US products are chemical (avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene). The Mineral Weightless Finish is the only mineral option, using zinc oxide at 17.8%.^[2]

Which Anua sunscreen is best for oily skin?

The Invisible Matte Finish. It has a matte, pore-blurring texture, one of the shortest ingredient lists in the lineup at 22 ingredients, and centella triterpenes instead of hydrating extras like hyaluronic acid.^[3]

Does Anua sunscreen leave a white cast?

The four chemical sunscreens do not—the Zero-Cast is named for this. The Mineral Weightless can leave a cast, especially on deeper skin tones, because zinc oxide is a physical blocker that sits on the skin surface.^[2]

Are Anua sunscreens fragrance-free?

The four products on Anua’s US store are listed as fragrance-free.^[1][2][3][4] The Heartleaf US version on Amazon does not list fragrance in its ingredients either.^[5] The Korean-only Peach Niacin lists fragrance in its ingredient list.^[8]

Where can I buy Anua sunscreen in the US?

The current US lineup (Zero-Cast, Mineral Weightless, Invisible Matte, Invisible Glow Sunstick) is on anua.com and Ulta. The Heartleaf Silky Moisture Mild is on Amazon US.^[5] Korean retailers like YesStyle carry the Korean formulas, which use different UV filters.

Sources

Product pages and ingredient listings (read directly on 2026-09-07):
[1] Anua Zero-Cast Moisturizing Finish Sunscreen SPF 50, anua.com product page. Active ingredients: Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene. Ingredient list confirmed word-for-word identical on the product-label image and on INCIDecoder. Third-source cross-check: Amazon listing (B0DWSL3ZBQ) independently shows the same four actives. Fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, 4.7/5 (90 reviews), $18.00. anua.com · INCIDecoder
[2] Anua Mineral Weightless Finish Sunscreen SPF 50, anua.com product page. Active ingredient: Zinc Oxide 17.8%, confirmed by reading the product-label image on the product page (the text accordion omits the active ingredient and percentage). Inactive list confirmed against INCIDecoder. One spelling discrepancy between text (“Dippropylene Glycol”) and label image (“Dipropylene Glycol”). A second, different formula exists on INCIDecoder under the plain slug (with Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid variants instead of Centella and Ceramide)—we used the one that matches the current label image. 4.0/5 (5 reviews), $18.00. anua.com · INCIDecoder
[3] Anua Invisible Matte Finish Sunscreen SPF 50, anua.com product page. Active ingredients confirmed via product-label image: Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene (no percentages disclosed). 22 total ingredients. Inactive list confirmed against INCIDecoder. $22.00, no consumer reviews yet. anua.com · INCIDecoder
[4] Anua Invisible Glow Finish Sunstick SPF 50, anua.com product page. Active ingredients confirmed via product-label image: Avobenzone 2.7%, Homosalate 9.5%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 5.0%. The anua.com text accordion also lists the same four filters under their INCI names (Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane) in the inactive section, creating an apparent duplication that is a naming-convention artifact, not extra filters. Ten hyaluronic acid variants in the inactive list. Confirmed against INCIDecoder including percentages. 5.0/5 (1 review), $18.00. anua.com · INCIDecoder
[5] Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Mild Sunscreen, Broad Spectrum SPF 50+, US OTC version. Not currently on anua.com or Ulta. Amazon US listing: B0D9WFP1CS. INCI sourced from INCIDecoder (single source—Amazon did not render ingredient panel in our fetch). Active ingredients: Avobenzone 3.0%, Homosalate 7.3%, Octisalate 5.0%, Octocrylene 9.0%. The Korean version sold on YesStyle under a near-identical name uses five completely different UV filters—see our Heartleaf review for the full comparison. INCIDecoder

Korean-only products:
[6] Anua Mineral Weightless Finish Sunscreen, second INCIDecoder listing (plain slug, no “-spf-50” suffix). Different inactive list from [2]: includes Niacinamide, Adenosine, six hyaluronic acid variants; lacks Centella Asiatica, Ceramide NP, Allantoin. Both list Zinc Oxide as the sole filter. We used [2] for this guide because it matches the current anua.com label image. INCIDecoder
[7] Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol: INCIDecoder ingredient page confirms this is a UV absorber/stabilizer compound. It is distinct from Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Tinosorb M), which has a different molecular structure and does not appear in any US Anua product. INCIDecoder
[8] Anua Peach Niacin UV Tone Up Protection 01 Melting Peach, YesStyle listing pid.1132373708. SPF 50+ PA++++. Not on anua.com, Ulta, or Amazon US. Six UV filters including Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (Tinosorb S) and Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Tinosorb M). Lists Fragrance. YesStyle disclaimer: “Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer’s discretion.” YesStyle
[9] Anua Matt But Glow Cover Beige SPF 50 PA++++, INCIDecoder listing. Lists Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (octinoxate) and Titanium Dioxide as UV filters. No Zinc Oxide, no Water in formula. INCIDecoder
[10] Anua Matt But Glow Cover Beige 50ml, YesStyle listing pid.1134224973. Lists Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide as UV filters (Water-based formula). No Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate. Same product name, conflicting formula—likely a reformulation between batches. Same YesStyle disclaimer as [8]. YesStyle
[11] Anua Airy Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++, INCIDecoder listing. Mineral formula with Zinc Oxide (no percentage given), Centella Asiatica, Houttuynia Cordata, Tea Tree. Not on anua.com but available on YesStyle and other Korean retailers per a 2026-09-07 web search. INCIDecoder

FDA Drug Facts (DailyMed, accessed 2026-09-07):
[12] DailyMed OTC drug labels for Anua sunscreens, searched dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2026-09-07. Six results total, all Anua US OTC sunscreen labels. Active ingredient concentrations: Zero-Cast setid 31af7b5e (Avobenzone 3.0%, Homosalate 7.0%, Octisalate 5.0%, Octocrylene 5.0%); Mineral Weightless setid 4e37d291 (Zinc Oxide 17.8%); Invisible Matte setid 4248deaf (Avobenzone 2.7%, Homosalate 6.6%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 5.0%); Heartleaf Silky Moisture Mild setid 1eab0227 (Avobenzone 3.0%, Homosalate 7.3%, Octisalate 5.0%, Octocrylene 9.0%); Invisible Glow Finish Sunscreen Stick setid 446ac344 (image-only SPL: Avobenzone 2.7%, Homosalate 9.5%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 5.0%, read from scanned label image). Inactive ingredient lists match the corresponding anua.com/INCIDecoder sources above, with one resolved spelling: “Dipropylene Glycol” (DailyMed and label image) corrects anua.com text accordion’s “Dippropylene Glycol.”

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