ACM skincare

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

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

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.

ACM moisturizers

AZÉANE

Questions and answers

Is ACM worth it?

ACM is worth it because Lovi rates the ACM-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. Founded in France in 2001 and owned by Cantabria Labs, the ACM products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What are ACM's best products?

AZÉANE is the featured product for ACM on this page. Lovi rates this moisturizer Average across all skin types, including dry, oily, and sensitive skin.

Which ACM moisturizer is best for dry skin?

AZÉANE is the moisturizer on this page for dry skin. Lovi rates AZÉANE Average for dry skin.

Does ACM cause breakouts?

ACM is unlikely to cause breakouts, and its moisturizer AZÉANE helps manage acne-prone skin. Azelaic acid helps reduce acne vulgaris and blemishes.

Pharmaceutics, 2021

Is ACM fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the ACM products on this page is formulated without fragrance. The brand ensures that its skincare options avoid added scents to keep routines gentle.

What are the key ingredients in ACM products?

ACM products feature active ingredients such as azelaic acid and glycerin, which help smooth skin and manage breakouts or dryness. Lovi rates the ACM-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Pharmaceutics, 2021

How do I build a ACM skincare routine?

To build an ACM skincare routine, you use the moisturizer AZÉANE as the main step for your daily care. Lovi rates the ACM-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, 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 the ACM-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

ACM vs La Roche-Posay: which is better?

ACM is better than La Roche-Posay for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates the ACM-focused routine Superior and the La Roche-Posay routine High. For dry and sensitive skin, both brands tie with a Superior fit on Lovi.

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.

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Research behind ACM's key ingredients

Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
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
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
Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024
Sodium hydroxide-induced subclinical irritation. A test for evaluating stratum corneum barrier function
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
Sodium hydroxide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2004

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