ANUA Hyaluronic Acid + Catechin Pore Smoothing Cooling Gel Cream is a lightweight, watery Korean moisturizer created for skin that needs hydration without a heavy or greasy finish.
Its formula combines multiple forms of hyaluronic acid with green-tea water, catechin EGCG, niacinamide, Zinc PCA, PHA and LHA. This combination helps hydrate dehydrated skin, manage the appearance of excess shine and make enlarged pores and uneven texture look smoother.
The refreshing gel texture absorbs quickly and helps prepare the complexion for sunscreen and makeup. It is particularly suitable for oily, combination and dehydrated skin in Qatar’s warm climate. Product and ingredient reference.
Product Overview
- Brand: ANUA
- Product type: Cooling gel-cream moisturizer
- Category: Korean skincare
- Size: 80ml
- Barcode: 8800359790520
- Texture: Lightweight, watery gel cream
- Finish: Fresh, smooth and non-heavy
- Recommended skin types: Oily, combination, normal and dehydrated skin
- Main concerns: Visible pores, excess shine, dehydration and uneven texture
- Use: Morning and evening
- Country of origin: South Korea – verify on the received packaging
- Exfoliating ingredients: PHA and LHA
- Contains essential oils: Yes
- Contains Alcohol Denat.: Yes
Key Features
- Lightweight cooling gel-cream texture
- Multiple forms of hyaluronic acid
- Green-tea water and green-tea extract
- Contains catechin EGCG
- Niacinamide and Zinc PCA for oil-balance care
- PHA and LHA for gentle texture care
- Ceramide NP and panthenol for barrier support
- Helps improve the appearance of enlarged pores
- Helps smooth rough or uneven-looking texture
- Provides hydration without a rich, greasy layer
- Refreshing option for hot and humid weather
- Can help prepare skin for smoother makeup application
- Suitable for oily skin that also feels dehydrated
Complete Ingredients
Water, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Tripropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Carbomer, Xylitol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Phytate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Maltodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Viola Odorata Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Citrate, Polyglutamic Acid, Malachite Extract, Ceramide NP, Mannitol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Medica Vulgaris Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Tannic Acid, Zinc PCA, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Decapeptide-5, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Salvia Officinalis Root Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Potassium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Silk, Sodium Deoxycholate, Sodium Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Limonene.
The ingredient list above is based on the current listing for barcode 8800359790520. Manufacturer formulas can change; always check the received packaging before use, especially if you have allergies or sensitive skin. Ingredient reference.
Key Ingredient Benefits
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Multiple forms of Hyaluronic Acid: Help attract and retain moisture at different levels of the skin’s surface.
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water: Provides a refreshing green-tea base and supports antioxidant care.
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Green Tea Extract: Helps soothe skin and protect it from environmental oxidative stress.
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Epigallocatechin Gallate: A green-tea catechin commonly known as EGCG that provides antioxidant care.
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Niacinamide: Helps support the skin barrier, balance the appearance of excess oil and improve uneven-looking texture.
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Zinc PCA: Helps manage the appearance of oiliness and shine.
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Gluconolactone: A PHA that gently removes surface buildup while also providing humectant benefits.
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Capryloyl Salicylic Acid: An LHA used to refine rough texture and the appearance of congested pores.
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Panthenol: Helps soothe and hydrate the skin.
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Ceramide NP: Supports the skin’s protective moisture barrier.
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Polyglutamic Acid: Helps bind moisture and support a plumper skin appearance.
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Hydroxyethyl Urea: Provides lightweight hydration and helps soften the skin.
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Tannic Acid: Provides a temporary astringent effect that can make pores appear more refined.
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Caffeine: Helps refresh the appearance of tired-looking skin.
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Aloe Vera Extract: Helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
Benefits of ANUA Hyaluronic Acid Catechin Cooling Gel Cream
- Provides lightweight, multi-level hydration
- Helps relieve the feeling of internal dehydration
- Refreshes warm or uncomfortable-feeling skin
- Helps balance the appearance of moisture and oil
- Reduces the appearance of excess shine
- Helps pores look smoother and less noticeable
- Gently cares for rough surface buildup
- Improves the appearance of uneven texture
- Leaves skin feeling smoother and softer
- Supports the skin’s moisture barrier
- Helps create a more balanced-looking complexion
- Provides antioxidant care
- Absorbs without a thick or heavy finish
- Helps prepare the skin for makeup
- Suitable for warm and humid conditions
Important Note About Pores
Skincare cannot permanently open, close or remove pores. This gel cream helps pores appear smoother and less noticeable by improving hydration, managing excess shine and gently exfoliating surface buildup with PHA and LHA.
Why It Is Suitable for Qatar’s Climate
Skin can become shiny outdoors in Qatar’s heat while still feeling dehydrated from indoor air conditioning. This gel cream addresses that combination by providing lightweight hydration without relying on a thick, occlusive texture.
Its cooling feel can be especially refreshing during warm weather, while niacinamide, Zinc PCA, catechin and gentle exfoliating ingredients support a smoother and more balanced appearance.
How to Use
- Cleanse the face with a gentle cleanser.
- Apply toner, essence and serum as required.
- Take a small or moderate amount of the gel cream.
- Spread it evenly over the face and neck.
- Avoid the immediate eye area.
- Gently pat until completely absorbed.
- Use morning and evening according to skin tolerance.
- Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning.
How to Introduce It into Your Routine
Because the formula contains PHA and LHA:
- Begin once daily or every other day if your skin is new to exfoliating ingredients.
- Monitor for dryness, stinging or irritation.
- Increase to twice-daily use only if your skin tolerates it comfortably.
- Avoid combining it initially with multiple exfoliating acids, strong peels or scrubs.
- If using retinol, consider alternating usage until tolerance is established.
Professional Usage Tips
- Apply a thin, even layer rather than a very thick coat.
- Allow it to absorb before applying sunscreen or foundation.
- Apply to slightly damp skin for additional hydration.
- Store it in a cool place for a more refreshing feel.
- Do not freeze the product.
- Use sunscreen consistently because the formula contains exfoliating ingredients.
- Very dry skin can layer a richer moisturizer over it if required.
Recommended Routine
Morning:
- Gentle cleanser
- Hydrating toner
- Lightweight serum
- ANUA Cooling Gel Cream
- Broad-spectrum sunscreen
Evening:
- Makeup remover or cleansing oil
- Gentle cleanser
- Soothing toner
- Hydrating serum
- ANUA Cooling Gel Cream
Who Should Use This Product?
It is particularly suitable for:
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Dehydrated skin with surface shine
- Skin with visible pores
- Uneven or rough-looking texture
- Skin exposed to hot weather
- Customers who dislike heavy moisturizers
- Makeup users wanting a smoother moisturizing base
- Customers looking for hydration and gentle exfoliation in one step
Who Should Use It Carefully?
Patch testing is especially important for:
- Very sensitive or reactive skin
- Very dry skin
- Skin sensitive to Alcohol Denat.
- Skin sensitive to essential oils
- Skin sensitive to citrus peel oils or limonene
- Anyone already using several exfoliating acids
- Anyone using strong retinoids or prescription acne treatments
The formula contains Alcohol Denat. near the beginning of the ingredient list, along with several aromatic botanical oils. It should not automatically be described as fragrance-free or ideal for every sensitive skin type.
Precautions
- For external use only.
- Avoid direct eye contact.
- Do not apply to broken or highly irritated skin.
- Patch test before first use.
- Stop use if persistent burning, itching or redness develops.
- Do not overuse it with other exfoliating products.
- Apply sunscreen during the day.
- Keep away from direct sunlight and high temperatures.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Verify the ingredients on the received packaging.
Why Buy from Glo Arabia?
- Shop 100% original ANUA products in Qatar
- Convenient online Korean skincare shopping
- Competitive local pricing
- Delivery within 24 hours across Qatar, subject to availability and order timing
- Wide selection of international skincare brands
- Clear ingredient and usage information
- Easy product discovery based on skin type and concern
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is ANUA Hyaluronic Acid Catechin Cooling Gel Cream?
It is a lightweight Korean gel moisturizer designed to hydrate, refresh and improve the appearance of pores, excess shine and uneven texture.
2. Is it suitable for oily skin?
Yes. Its light gel texture and ingredients such as niacinamide and Zinc PCA make it particularly relevant for oily skin.
3. Is it suitable for combination skin?
Yes. It helps hydrate dry areas while supporting a more balanced appearance in oilier areas.
4. Does it permanently shrink pores?
No skincare product can permanently shrink pores. It can make them look smoother through hydration, oil-balance care and gentle surface exfoliation.
5. Does it contain hyaluronic acid?
Yes. It contains several forms of hyaluronic acid, including sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and sodium acetylated hyaluronate.
6. What is catechin EGCG?
EGCG is a green-tea-derived antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental oxidative stress and supports a calmer, more balanced appearance.
7. Does it contain niacinamide?
Yes. Niacinamide appears high in the listed formula and supports barrier care, oil balance and smoother-looking texture.
8. Does it contain exfoliating acids?
Yes. It contains gluconolactone, a PHA, and capryloyl salicylic acid, an LHA.
9. Can it be used every day?
It may be used daily if well tolerated. New users and sensitive skin should introduce it gradually because it contains exfoliating ingredients.
10. Can I use it with retinol?
It may be possible, but combining retinol with PHA and LHA can increase irritation. Begin on alternate nights and monitor your skin.
11. Can I use it under makeup?
Yes. Its lightweight texture can help create a hydrated, smoother base. Allow it to absorb before applying sunscreen and foundation.
12. Is it fragrance-free?
It should not be described as fragrance-free. The listed formula contains several aromatic botanical oils and limonene.
13. Does it contain alcohol?
Yes. Alcohol Denat. appears near the beginning of the current ingredient list.
14. Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Some sensitive users may tolerate it, but the combination of Alcohol Denat., exfoliating ingredients and aromatic oils means patch testing is important.
15. Is it suitable for dry skin?
It can hydrate dehydrated skin, but very dry skin may require a richer moisturizer and may find the alcohol or exfoliating ingredients uncomfortable.
16. Can acne-prone skin use it?
Its lightweight texture and pore-care ingredients may suit some acne-prone users. Patch test first and seek professional guidance for persistent or inflamed acne.
17. Should I use sunscreen with this product?
Yes. Daily sunscreen is recommended, especially because the formula contains PHA and LHA.
18. Where can I buy ANUA Cooling Gel Cream in Qatar?
You can order ANUA Hyaluronic Acid Catechin Pore Smoothing Cooling Gel Cream from Glo Arabia Qatar, subject to availability.
