# ACM skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/acm

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Australia.

ACM is a French skincare brand founded in 2001 and owned by Cantabria Labs since 2019.

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Skincare enthusiasts warmly cherish ACM for its nourishing moisturizers and expertly balanced formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and balanced skin best because of these gentle compositions. For acne-prone skin, the standout solution is the AZÉANE. Each thoughtful product works quietly to support a calm, healthy complexion.

This page covers some of the most popular ACM products; for the whole ACM range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg6819114c4e).

### ACM moisturizers

#### Moisturizers

- [AZÉANE](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/p/acm/azeane/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Is ACM worth it?

ACM is worth considering because Lovi rates the ACM-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from ACM on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are ACM's best products?

ACM offers AZÉANE as its moisturizer on this page, and Lovi rates it Average for all skin types. Lovi rates the ACM-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Which ACM moisturizer is best for dry skin?

AZÉANE is the ACM moisturizer for dry skin on this page. Lovi rates AZÉANE Average for dry skin, and the ACM-focused routine rates Superior for dry skin.

### Does ACM cause breakouts?

ACM is unlikely to cause breakouts, as [azelaic acid](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/azelaic-acid) helps manage acne. Azelaic acid nanocrystal-loaded [hydrogels](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/hydrogel) and azelaic acid treatments generally show good efficacy in reducing acne vulgaris and related skin blemishes.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/)

### Is ACM fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the ACM products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Lovi rates the ACM-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

### What are the key ingredients in ACM products?

The key ingredients in the ACM products on this page are azelaic acid, which helps manage acne and dark spots, and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/glycerin), which supports skin hydration and barrier function.

[Pharmaceutics, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) [Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/)

### How do I build a ACM skincare routine?

To build an ACM skincare routine, apply the AZÉANE moisturizer daily to keep skin smooth and hydrated. Lovi rates the ACM-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

### What are good alternatives to ACM?

Good alternatives to ACM include La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, Bioderma, Avène, Garnier SkinActive, and Garnier. Lovi rates La Roche-Posay High to Superior depending on the skin type, making it a close match for routines focused on dry, oily, sensitive, combination, or acne-prone skin.

### ACM vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?

ACM-focused routines and La Roche-Posay-focused routines both rate Superior for dry skin and sensitive skin. For oily skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, Lovi rates the ACM-focused routine Superior while rating the La Roche-Posay-focused routine High. Lovi rates AZÉANE Average for all these skin types.

### Who owns ACM, and where is it from?

ACM is a French brand founded in 2001, owned by Cantabria Labs since 2019.

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### Is ACM cruelty-free?

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

## Research behind ACM's key ingredients

- [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021
- [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024
- [Sodium hydroxide-induced subclinical irritation. A test for evaluating stratum corneum barrier function](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1981416/) Sodium hydroxide · Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1990
- [Fruit acids and sodium hydroxide in the food industry and their combined effect with sodium lauryl sulphate: controlled in vivo tandem irritation study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15541082/) Sodium hydroxide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2004

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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