Arencia skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Arencia is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2017 and owned by Arencia Inc..

Arencia is beloved for its thoughtful cleansers and nourishing moisturizers, which center on carefully crafted formulas. Its products suit acne-prone skin and skin with dark spots best. The standout products for particular concerns include the holy hyssop serum 30 for acne-prone skin and the Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser for skin with dark spots.

This page covers some of the most popular Arencia products; for the whole Arencia range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

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Questions and answers

Is Arencia good for oily skin?

Yes, Arencia is good for oily skin because Lovi rates the Arencia-focused routine High for oily skin. The holy hyssop serum 30 on this page has an Average fit for oily skin.

Is Arencia worth it?

Arencia is a worthwhile choice for shoppers seeking straightforward skincare, with the Arencia products on this page listing no fragrance in their ingredients. Lovi rates the Arencia-focused routine High for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

What are Arencia's best products?

Arencia's best products are the Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser and the holy hyssop serum 30, which are featured alongside brand-focused routines designed to suit skin types like acne-prone and oily skin. Lovi rates the Arencia-focused routine High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Which Arencia moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The holy hyssop serum 30 is the moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it Average. Every Arencia product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Does Arencia cause breakouts?

Arencia is unlikely to cause breakouts, and its brand-focused routines fit acne-prone skin well. Lovi rates the holy hyssop serum 30 Average for acne-prone skin, and every Arencia product on this page lists no fragrance.

Is Arencia fragrance-free?

Yes, every product from Arencia on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Arencia products?

Arencia features key ingredients such as niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and ceramide NP across its formulations. These ingredients help improve skin hydration, restore the skin barrier, and support overall skin quality. Lovi rates the Arencia-focused routines High for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002 Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

How do I build a Arencia skincare routine?

To build an Arencia skincare routine, you can follow the brand-focused steps tailored for your skin type, such as the routine for dry skin that includes the Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser and holy hyssop serum 30. Lovi rates the Arencia-focused routine High for dry skin.

Where can I buy Arencia, and how much does it cost?

Arencia products on this page are available in the United Arab Emirates. Prices range from AED 49.85 to AED 65.00, with most items priced between those amounts.

What are good alternatives to Arencia?

Good alternatives to Arencia with pages on Lovi include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. Lovi rates the SKIN1004-focused routine High for dry, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, and Superior for sensitive skin.

Arencia vs SKIN1004: which is better?

Lovi rates SKIN1004 Superior for sensitive skin, while Arencia is High. For dry, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, both brands rate High.

Who owns Arencia, and where is it from?

Arencia is a Korean brand founded in 2017, owned by Arencia Inc..

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Is Arencia cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Arencia as cruelty-free.

Is Arencia good for dry skin?

Yes, Arencia fits dry skin well, with Lovi rating the Arencia-focused routine High for dry skin. The Arencia products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps keep dry skin calm.

Which Arencia cleanser is best for oily skin?

The Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser is the cleanser on this page for oily skin, and Lovi rates it Low for oily skin.

Is Arencia good for sensitive skin?

Arencia is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. The Arencia products on this page list no fragrance.

Is Arencia good for acne-prone skin?

Arencia is good for acne-prone skin, with the brand-focused routine rating High for this skin type. Lovi rates the holy hyssop serum 30 as Average for acne-prone skin, while the Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser is rated Low.

Is Arencia good for skin with dark spots?

Yes, Arencia is good for skin with dark spots, as the brand-focused routines fit this skin type best. The holy hyssop serum 30 on this page fits skin with dark spots at an Average level, and niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002 Scientific Reports, 2024

Is Arencia good for mature skin?

Lovi rates the holy hyssop serum 30 Average for mature skin, while the Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser has a Low fit. The Arencia products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

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Research behind Arencia's key ingredients

The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence
Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders
Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002
Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin
Ceramide np · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

6 more studies

A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora
Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Senomorphic activity of a combination of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid: correlation with clinical improvement of skin aging
Niacinamide · Scientific Reports, 2024
Adenosine-loaded dissolving microneedle patches to improve skin wrinkles, dermal density, elasticity and hydration
Adenosine · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018
A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid
Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022
Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study
Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Low-temperature extracted Portulaca oleracea L. as a functional ingredient in facial masks for photorejuvenation of sensitive skin
Portulaca oleracea extract · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2025

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Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

Nadia Kapleva, MS

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
Alexey Shagraev, PhD

Co-founder, CEO and CTO

PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

Medical Board

Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist