# Acwell skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/acwell The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada. Acwell is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2007 and owned by BNH Cosmetics Co., Ltd.. [acwell.global](https://acwell.global/pages/about-acwell) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/484098-13) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/giverny/__h1CFxoO-l2JvPANixK4_hHTHO9ibX0UZbw7CTyAtdpk) Acwell is celebrated for its balancing toners and thoughtful formulas. Its products suit sensitive, irritated skin best. The standout product for acne-prone skin is the 5.5 [Licorice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/licorice-root) pH Balancing Cleansing Toner. The brand delivers gentle care that respects the natural skin barrier. This page covers some of the most popular Acwell products; for the whole Acwell 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=pgda5761e074). ### Acwell toners and essences #### Toners and essences - [5.5 Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/acwell/5-5-licorice-ph-balancing-cleansing-toner/for/dark-spots) — High fit — [CA$35.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0HMVS18BS?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) ## Questions and answers ### Is Acwell worth it? Acwell is worth it because Lovi rates its brand-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are Acwell's best products? The 5.5 [Licorice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/licorice-root) pH Balancing Cleansing Toner is Acwell's standout product on the page, with High fit ratings across almost all skin types, including dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the overall Acwell-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Does Acwell cause breakouts? No, Acwell is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the acne-prone skin fit for the Acwell products on this page is High and the brand-focused routine fit for acne-prone skin is Superior. ### Is Acwell fragrance-free? Yes, every Acwell product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Lovi rates the Acwell products High for sensitive skin. ### What are the key ingredients in Acwell products? Acwell products on this page feature licorice root water and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/glycerin) as key ingredients. Licorice root helps brighten dark spots and calm irritated skin, while glycerin provides deep moisture to keep skin soft. ### How do I build a Acwell skincare routine? To build an Acwell skincare routine, start with the 5.5 Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner to keep skin calm and smooth. Lovi rates the Acwell-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Where can I buy Acwell, and how much does it cost? Acwell is available from online stores in Canada on this page, with prices ranging from CA$35.99. ### What are good alternatives to Acwell? Good alternatives to Acwell with similar pages on Lovi include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. ### Acwell vs SKIN1004: which is better? Acwell and SKIN1004 both rate Superior for dry and sensitive skin, while Lovi rates Acwell Superior and SKIN1004 High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Who owns Acwell, and where is it from? Acwell is a Korean brand founded in 2007, owned by BNH Cosmetics Co., Ltd.. [acwell.global](https://acwell.global/pages/about-acwell) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/484098-13) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/giverny/__h1CFxoO-l2JvPANixK4_hHTHO9ibX0UZbw7CTyAtdpk) ### Is Acwell cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Acwell as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Acwell's key ingredients - [Licochalcone A activates Nrf2 in vitro and contributes to licorice extract-induced lowered cutaneous oxidative stress in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25381913/) Glycyrrhiza glabra root licorice root water root · Experimental Dermatology, 2015 - [Green tea extract reduces induction of p53 and apoptosis in UVB-irradiated human skin independent of transcriptional controls](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18631247/) Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2009 - [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 - [Antiacne and antiblotch activities of a formulated combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, and Camellia sinensis leaf extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31239743/) Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019 - [Anti-Inflammatory Effect of a Novel Topical Herbal Composition (VEL-091604) Consisting of Gentian Root, Licorice Root and Willow Bark Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30690691/) Licorice extract · Planta Medica, 2019 ## Similar brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/medicube) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cosrx) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/purito) ## Popular brands - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/the-ordinary) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/round-lab) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/neutrogena) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/kiehl-s) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/d-alba) - Korean skincare: [LANEIGE](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/laneige) - Korean skincare: [Haruharu Wonder](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/haruharu-wonder) - Korean skincare: [Pyunkang Yul](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/pyunkang-yul) - Korean skincare: [innisfree](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/innisfree) - French skincare: [Caudalie](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/caudalie) - Korean skincare: [MISSHA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/missha) - American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/dermalogica) - American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/good-molecules) - Korean skincare: [Centellian24](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/centellian24) - British skincare: [BYOMA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/byoma) ## 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). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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