AMOREPACIFIC skincare

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

AMOREPACIFIC is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2002 and owned by Amorepacific Holdings Corp..

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AMOREPACIFIC is beloved for its refined exfoliants and serums, crafted from botanical formulas. Its products suit balanced, dry, and combination skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Treatment Enzyme Peel for acne-prone skin and the Vintage Single Extract Essence for skin with dark spots. These treatments work to gently refine the complexion.

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

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Questions and answers

Is AMOREPACIFIC worth it?

Yes, AMOREPACIFIC is worth it, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Furthermore, every AMOREPACIFIC product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are AMOREPACIFIC's best products?

AMOREPACIFIC's best products are the Treatment Enzyme Peel and the Vintage Single Extract Essence, which both earn top routine scores across skin types. Lovi rates the AMOREPACIFIC-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Does AMOREPACIFIC cause breakouts?

AMOREPACIFIC is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the AMOREPACIFIC products on this page list no fragrance and Lovi rates acne-prone skin fit as Superior for AMOREPACIFIC-focused routines. Treatment Enzyme Peel and Vintage Single Extract Essence both fit acne-prone skin at the High level.

Is AMOREPACIFIC fragrance-free?

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

What are the key ingredients in AMOREPACIFIC products?

The AMOREPACIFIC products on this page feature key ingredients like green tea extract, glycerin, and probiotic ferment lysate. Camellia sinensis extract helps protect skin from ultraviolet-induced oxidative stress and reduces p53 induction and apoptosis in UVB-irradiated skin.

Carcinogenesis, 2001 Experimental Dermatology, 2009

How do I build a AMOREPACIFIC skincare routine?

To build an AMOREPACIFIC routine, start by gently clearing away dead skin with the Treatment Enzyme Peel, and then smooth on the Vintage Single Extract Essence to hydrate. Lovi rates the AMOREPACIFIC-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to AMOREPACIFIC?

Good alternatives to AMOREPACIFIC with pages on Lovi include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. SKIN1004 is a particularly close match, as Lovi rates SKIN1004-focused routines as Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.

AMOREPACIFIC vs SKIN1004: which is better?

AMOREPACIFIC is better for oily and combination skin, where Lovi rates the AMOREPACIFIC-focused routine Superior compared to High for SKIN1004. For dry, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, both brands share a Superior fit rating on Lovi.

Who owns AMOREPACIFIC, and where is it from?

AMOREPACIFIC is a Korean brand founded in 2002, owned by Amorepacific Holdings Corp..

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Is AMOREPACIFIC cruelty-free?

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

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Research behind AMOREPACIFIC's key ingredients

Green tea polyphenol (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate treatment of human skin inhibits ultraviolet radiation-induced oxidative stress
Camellia sinensis extract · Carcinogenesis, 2001
Cutaneous photoprotection from ultraviolet injury by green tea polyphenols
Camellia sinensis extract · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2001
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
Effects of a lotion containing probiotic ferment lysate as the main functional ingredient on enhancing skin barrier: a randomized, self-control study
Fermented · Scientific Reports, 2023

10 more studies

Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function
Propanediol · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
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
Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Green Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) in Anti-Aging: A Comprehensive Review of Mechanisms and Findings
Camellia sinensis extract · Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry, 2025
Synergetic Effects of Aloe Vera Extract with Trimethylglycine for Targeted Aquaporin 3 Regulation and Long-Term Skin Hydration
Betaine · Molecules, 2024
Treatment of mild to moderate acne with a fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres and papain glycospheres
Carica papaya fruit extract · Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015
Epigallocatechin Gallate Enzymatic Alpha Glucosylation Potentiates Its Skin-Lightening Activity-Involvement of Skin Microbiota
Camellia sinensis leaf extract · Molecules, 2024
The use of different concentrations of betaine as a reducing irritation agent in soaps monitored visually and non-invasively
Betaine · Skin Research and Technology, 2003
Starch- and carboxymethyl cellulose-based films as active beauty masks with papain incorporation
Carica papaya fruit extract · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023
Propanediol (and) Caprylic Acid (and) Xylitol as a New Single Topical Active Ingredient against Acne: In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy Assays
Propanediol · Molecules, 2021
Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

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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