acwell Licorice Ph Balancing Cleansing Toner
acwell Acwell Licorice Ph Balancing Cleansing Toner lists 23 ingredients on its label, 22 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water
- Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- Dipropylene Glycol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Poloxamer 184
- Phenoxyethanol
- Rheum Palmatum Root Extract
- Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
- Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
- Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Sodium Citrate
- Disodium Edta
- Citric Acid
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
- Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract
- Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils
Formulation view Water-based cleansing toner with licorice root water and extracts (guava, tea) for gentle cleansing and soothing. PEG emulsifiers aid degreasing; preserved with hexanediol and phenoxyethanol. Good for oily/combination skin. Factory observation: stability of high-volume botanicals and pH buffering requirements.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesPeg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- FRAGRANCE
- Dipropylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- ASTRINGENT
- Rheum Palmatum Root Extract
Other ingredients
Poloxamer 184Psidium Guajava Leaf ExtractRosa Hybrid Flower ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPerilla Ocymoides Seed ExtractPoncirus Trifoliata Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilSodium CitrateDisodium EdtaCitric AcidTocopheryl AcetateGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractCimicifuga Dahurica Root ExtractPueraria Lobata Root Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Poloxamer 184 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Rheum Palmatum Root Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pueraria Lobata Root Extract | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water
- Licorice root water with glycyrrhizin for soothing/antioxidant; extraction process dictates activity
- Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
- Mild nonionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O; contains PEG, verify preservative system.
- Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Poloxamer 184
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Rheum Palmatum Root Extract
- Rheum palmatum root extract; astringent and skin conditioning; cautious for sensitive or photoreactive skin
- Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
- Guava leaf extract rich in polyphenols; astringent and antibacterial, often used in oil control products
- Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
- Rose extract; phenols/antioxidants, moisturizing; natural fragrance components may be photosensitive.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
- Perilla seed extract, rich in antioxidants; botanical, high levels may cloud, check compatibility stability
- Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
- Botanical fruit extract for skin conditioning; low content, watch allergen risk
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
- Peony root extract for moisture and conditioning; plant-derived, low allergenicity
- Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract
- Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract; used primarily as a botanical antioxidant, check botanical interactions.
- Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
- Kudzu root extract as humectant; contains isoflavones, limit dose due to endocrine activity.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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