Anua Collagen Retinol Refining Gua Sha Cream: Guru Score 69%

What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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~Yay

"This is a retinol formula marketed for use on the neck, with some really good hydrating, skin supporting ingredients like glycerin and panthenol. It has niacinamide in it, which is good for redness and the moisture barrier and is an antioxidant, macadamia seed oil as an emollient, collagen which is very hydrating, and adenosine, a moisturizing ingredient. The texture is rich and nourishing. On the neck specifically, you really do get an almost instant neck line blurring effect, mostly on the little fine lines, though deeper set wrinkles won't be erased, just less obvious. I didn't experience any burning or stinging, I used this on my neck as well as a lot on my forearms, and I noticed I was getting more consistently smooth skin where I was applying it and the skin tone appeared a lot more even, plus that plumping hydrated firming effect. I think it's a really excellent formula. It comes with a gua sha tipped applicator which is cool on the skin, but I actually found it a little awkward to use and ended up just putting the product in my hands and rubbing it on the skin instead. They also don't disclose the percentage of the retinol, which I'm not too bothered by since the overall formulation is what really supports whether the ingredient works, but I get where people are coming from on that. It doesn't stop me from using it, I have really liked it."

All 2 takes from Dr Dray

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"It has retinol, the ingredient of interest, and then collagen as well as adenosine. It's fragrance-free, which I appreciate because fragrance is a common allergen and retinol as an ingredient can be irritating in the beginning. Fragrance can increase the likelihood of irritation. So I prefer fragrance-free especially when it comes to retinol. The texture is delightful. It's very rich, very nourishing. It's thick, but it's not heavy or oily or oppressive. After you spread it on the skin, it's got this nice plump, hydrated, glowy, dewy, youthful appearance to it. The cream spreads beautifully. You can rub it in with your fingers and relax along the way. Collagen is moisturizing and does play a role, though it's a very large molecule, not likely to get into the skin and won't address dermal collagen needs. There's also niacinamide in this, which is a workhorse of the skincare industry. If you get along well with it, you're in luck because it has multiple benefits."

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"This is a retinol formula marketed for use on the neck, with some really good hydrating, skin supporting ingredients like glycerin and panthenol. It has niacinamide in it, which is good for redness and the moisture barrier and is an antioxidant, macadamia seed oil as an emollient, collagen which is very hydrating, and adenosine, a moisturizing ingredient. The texture is rich and nourishing. On the neck specifically, you really do get an almost instant neck line blurring effect, mostly on the little fine lines, though deeper set wrinkles won't be erased, just less obvious. I didn't experience any burning or stinging, I used this on my neck as well as a lot on my forearms, and I noticed I was getting more consistently smooth skin where I was applying it and the skin tone appeared a lot more even, plus that plumping hydrated firming effect. I think it's a really excellent formula. It comes with a gua sha tipped applicator which is cool on the skin, but I actually found it a little awkward to use and ended up just putting the product in my hands and rubbing it on the skin instead. They also don't disclose the percentage of the retinol, which I'm not too bothered by since the overall formulation is what really supports whether the ingredient works, but I get where people are coming from on that. It doesn't stop me from using it, I have really liked it."

CYoung

94k subs

~Nay

"Anua calls this a collagen and gua sha cream for the face. It's basically the same as the Medicube one, just a different color but the same shape, even the packaging and the twist mechanism are the same. It's a little expensive, about thirty dollars, and it's kind of fun, but please don't waste your money buying both. Why waste money on a single use gua sha shaped cream like this? Once the cream is gone it's trash, just buy one proper gua sha tool that lasts forever instead."

The Budget Dermatologist

723k subs

~Yay

"The Collagen Retinol from Anua has retinol in it and doubles as a gua sha tool, you squeeze it out and use it to help promote absorption and sculpting. This is one I've been using the most and it's so good."

No BS Beauty

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~Mixed

"They say this cream is formulated with retinol capsules, collagen, and peptides to refine the neck to décolletage. It also has niacinamide, panthenol, macadamia nut oil, and Japanese gold thread extract. It's fragrance-free, alcohol-free. It looks very unique. I'm always down for something unique and maybe it's finally time for me to try it out."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Retinoids

Retinoids are among the best studied ingredients in dermatology, with solid evidence for acne and for the fine lines and rough texture that come from sun exposure. Dryness and flaking in the first few weeks are common and usually settle.

Source: DermNet

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Anua Collagen Retinol Refining Gua Sha Cream?

A fragrance-free retinol and collagen cream in a gua sha-shaped applicator, formulated to refine and hydrate the neck and décolletage area.

Is Anua Collagen Retinol Refining Gua Sha Cream worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 69%.

What is Anua Collagen Retinol Refining Gua Sha Cream's Guru Score?

Anua Collagen Retinol Refining Gua Sha Cream holds a Guru Score of 69%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected.