Acwell skincare

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

Acwell is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2007 and owned by BNH Cosmetics Co., Ltd..

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 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.

Acwell toners and essences

5.5 Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner €21.00

Questions and answers

Is Acwell worth it?

Acwell is worth it for dry skin, sensitive skin, and oily skin because Lovi rates the Acwell-focused routines Superior for these skin types. Additionally, the Acwell products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What are Acwell's best products?

Acwell features the 5.5 Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner on this page, which Lovi rates High for dry, sensitive, and oily skin. The Acwell products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Does Acwell cause breakouts?

Acwell is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the brand-focused routine for acne-prone skin achieves a Superior fit on Lovi. Lovi rates the 5.5 Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner High for acne-prone skin.

Is Acwell fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Acwell products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Acwell products?

Acwell products on this page feature licorice root water, glycerin, and green tea leaf extract. Licorice root helps calm skin and manage dark spots, while glycerin supports lasting skin hydration.

How do I build a Acwell skincare routine?

An Acwell skincare routine centers on the 5.5 Licorice pH Balancing Cleansing Toner, which helps balance the skin. Lovi rates Acwell routines 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 stores in Germany, with prices on this page ranging from €21.00 to €21.00.

What are good alternatives to Acwell?

Good alternatives to Acwell with pages on Lovi include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea.

Acwell vs SKIN1004: which is better?

Acwell routines rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while SKIN1004 routines rate Superior for dry and sensitive skin and High for the other types. Lovi rates the Acwell brand higher overall across these skin types on the page.

Who owns Acwell, and where is it from?

Acwell is a Korean brand founded in 2007, owned by BNH Cosmetics Co., Ltd..

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Is Acwell cruelty-free?

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

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Research behind Acwell's key ingredients

Licochalcone A activates Nrf2 in vitro and contributes to licorice extract-induced lowered cutaneous oxidative stress in vivo
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
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
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
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
Licorice extract · Planta Medica, 2019

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