Essence Compact
Anua
A lightweight essence with calendula flower extract, niacinamide, and centella asiatica to soothe, brighten, and hydrate sensitive or irritated skin. Suitable for daily use on all skin types.
Key Ingredients
Soothing and anti-inflammatory botanical extract
Solvent and humectant that enhances absorption
Solvent and humectant for ingredient delivery
Astringent and anti-inflammatory soothing agent
+ 15 more ingredients
Ingredient Effectiveness Data
Editorial baseline from K-beauty clinical research and community consensus. Real subscriber reports layer on as the community grows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key ingredients in Essence Compact?
The key active ingredients in Essence Compact by Anua include Calendula Extract (Soothing and anti-inflammatory botanical extract), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) (brightening, pore-minimizing, barrier-support), Witch Hazel Extract (Astringent and anti-inflammatory soothing agent), Sweet Wormwood Extract (Antioxidant and soothing anti-inflammatory agent), Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract (Antioxidant and circulation-enhancing botanical extract). Drawing on K-beauty research and community consensus, key ingredients show 84% effectiveness for irritation in sensitive skin types. Seoul Sister tracks ingredient effectiveness across 5,900+ K-beauty products to provide data-backed recommendations.
Is Essence Compact good for sensitive skin?
Essence Compact is a Korean essence by Anua. Sensitive skin compatibility depends on individual triggers and allergies. Seoul Sister's AI advisor Yuri analyzes all 20 ingredients against your specific skin type, concerns, and known allergens to provide a personalized compatibility score. Common irritant ingredients like fragrance, alcohol denat, and essential oils are flagged automatically.
Is Essence Compact good for oily skin?
For oily skin, the key factors in evaluating Essence Compact are comedogenic ingredient ratings, oil content, and finish type. This essence contains 13 active ingredients. Seoul Sister's database cross-references each ingredient's comedogenic rating (0-5 scale) against your skin type to identify potential pore-clogging risks. Subscribe for a personalized oily skin compatibility analysis.
How much does Essence Compact cost?
Essence Compact by Anua starts from $22.56 USD for 40ml. Seoul Sister tracks pricing at Olive Young, with price drop alerts for Pro members. Seoul Sister does not sell products — we compare retailer pricing so you can buy from the source.
Where to buy Essence Compact?
Essence Compact by Anua is tracked at Olive Young. Prices start from $22.56 USD. Seoul Sister verifies retailer authenticity and tracks counterfeit indicators to help you buy genuine Korean skincare products. We are an advice platform and never sell products ourselves.