acwell Licorice pH Balancing Intensive Eye Cream vs CARE:NEL Peptide Max Rescue Eye Cream
A side-by-side comparison of two Korean eye-cares — ingredients, skin-type fit, size and live UK prices — to help you decide which to buy.

acwell
Licorice pH Balancing Intensive Eye Cream
£16.72 delivered
£12.87 + £3.85 delivery · free over £50
Ships from overseas6–15 business days · Express £5.39, 4–8 business days
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CARE:NEL
Peptide Max Rescue Eye Cream
£11.49 delivered
£7.64 + £3.85 delivery · free over £50
Ships from overseas6–15 business days · Express £5.39, 4–8 business days
Compare all prices| Price (from) | £12.87 | £7.64 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Eye Creams | Eye Creams |
| Key ingredient | Licorice | Peptides |
| Best for | dry, normal | dry, normal |
| Targets | anti-ageing | wrinkles, hydration, anti-ageing |
| Size | 30ml | 25ml |
Which should you choose?
acwell Licorice pH Balancing Intensive Eye Cream centres on Licorice, while CARE:NEL Peptide Max Rescue Eye Cream leads with Peptides. Both work for dry, normal skin, so it often comes down to texture, price and the active you want to prioritise. On price, CARE:NEL Peptide Max Rescue Eye Cream is currently the better value — but prices change daily, so check both below.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between acwell Licorice pH Balancing Intensive Eye Cream and CARE:NEL Peptide Max Rescue Eye Cream?
Both are Korean eye-cares. acwell Licorice pH Balancing Intensive Eye Cream is built around Licorice, while CARE:NEL Peptide Max Rescue Eye Cream leads with Peptides. Both suit dry, normal skin.
Which is cheaper, acwell Licorice pH Balancing Intensive Eye Cream or CARE:NEL Peptide Max Rescue Eye Cream?
CARE:NEL Peptide Max Rescue Eye Cream is currently the cheaper of the two at around £7.64. We check both prices daily across the UK retailers we compare, and each one shows when it was last checked.
Can I use acwell Licorice pH Balancing Intensive Eye Cream and CARE:NEL Peptide Max Rescue Eye Cream together?
In most routines you can layer different product types, but two products of the same step (e.g. two eye-cares) are usually used as alternatives rather than together. Patch-test new actives and introduce one at a time.
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Both of these are Korean eye creams. Our ranked round-ups price-compare every option we rate for each skin type they suit, not just these two.