ACWELL Licorice pH 5.5 Balancing Cleansing Toner — 10.14 fl.oz, Alcohol-Free Hydrating Clarifier for Dull & Combination Skin

ACWELL Licorice pH 5.5 Balancing Cleansing Toner is an alcohol-free Korean toner that gently clears residue, hydrates, and helps even skin tone while supporting your skin’s natural pH.

This lightweight toner blends licorice root water and licorice extract with soothing botanicals to refresh skin after cleansing without stripping moisture. Formulated at pH 5.5, it aims to maintain the skin’s healthy acid mantle and prepares skin for serums and moisturizers. The alcohol-free base makes it suitable for daily use on combination, normal, oily, and mildly sensitive skin types, especially if you want a clarifying step that also offers hydration and tone-brightening benefits.

How does this toner remove leftover impurities without drying skin?

The formula is designed to lift traces of oil, sunscreen, and cleanser residue while delivering lightweight moisture so skin doesn’t feel tight after use. Instead of strong alcohols or harsh surfactants, it relies on mild clarifying agents and botanical waters to balance skin.

• pH 5.5 supports the skin’s natural barrier to reduce over-drying
• Gentle cleansing action removes residue left after cleansing
• Hydrating base prevents the stripped feeling common with astringent toners
• Alcohol-free formulation reduces irritation risk for sensitive areas

Will the licorice ingredients help uneven tone or post-blemish marks?

Licorice root water and licorice extract are included for their brightening and clarifying tendencies, which can help the complexion look more even over time when used consistently. These botanical actives work alongside other calming extracts to promote a clearer-looking surface without harsh exfoliation.

• Licorice root water and extract target dullness and uneven tone
• Supports a more uniform-looking complexion with regular use
• Non-exfoliating approach safe for daily application
• Works well as the prepping step before targeted serums

What soothing botanicals are included and how do they help sensitive skin?

Green tea, peony root, and perilla seed extracts are blended into the toner to offer calming and antioxidant-rich support. These botanicals help comfort skin prone to reactivity while contributing to a refreshed, balanced feel after cleansing.

• Green tea extract for antioxidant support and gentle calming
• Peony root extract to soothe and improve skin appearance
• Perilla seed extract provides additional calming and conditioning benefits
• Combined with licorice for a botanical-first, low-irritation profile

How and when should I layer this toner into my routine?

Use after cleansing and before your serum or moisturizer to ensure active treatments absorb evenly. Apply with a cotton pad or press into skin with hands; follow with targeted serums or creams while the skin is slightly damp for better product uptake.

• Apply morning and night after cleansing for best results
• Press or swipe—both methods help remove residue and hydrate
• Follow with serums and moisturizers while skin is damp
• Suitable as a prep step for makeup or treatment products

Who is this for: ACWELL Licorice pH 5.5 Balancing Cleansing Toner is formulated for people seeking a gentle, alcohol-free toner that removes leftover impurities while adding lightweight hydration and botanical brightening. It is well suited to those with combination, normal, oily, dull, or mildly sensitive skin who want to preserve their skin’s natural pH and prepare skin for the rest of their care routine without harsh astringents.

Ingredients

Water, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Water, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Poloxamer 184, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin