# Esfolio skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/esfolio The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Arab Emirates. Esfolio is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2011 and owned by Beautyinside Co., Ltd.. [m.esfolio.com](https://m.esfolio.com/product/%EA%B9%A8%EB%81%97%ED%95%9C-%ED%94%BC%EB%B6%80-%EB%B0%80%ED%81%AC-%ED%81%B4%EB%A0%8C%EC%A7%95-%ED%8F%BC-150g/81/) [hankyung.com](https://www.hankyung.com/article/202001107497i) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/esfolio/__3xLRtamxreJ-uvGsFYAAzjYH-UzazFWC56ols_h2ACE) Esfolio is widely appreciated for its thoughtful cleansers and masks, which draw upon carefully balanced formulas. Its products suit dry, normal, and combination skin best due to their gentle and nourishing nature. For specific concerns, the standout choices include the Red [Ginseng](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/ginseng) Essence Mask Sheet for acne-prone skin and the [Collagen](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/collagen) Cleansing Foam for skin with dark spots. These effective offerings provide reliable daily care that respects the skin barrier and maintains natural hydration. This page covers some of the most popular Esfolio products; for the whole Esfolio range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg117127f30a). ### Other Esfolio products #### Other products - [Collagen Cleansing Foam](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/esfolio/collagen-cleansing-foam/for/dry-skin) — Warning fit - [Red Ginseng Essence Mask Sheet](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/esfolio/red-ginseng-essence-mask-sheet/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Esfolio worth it? Esfolio is worth it, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. [Red ginseng extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/ginseng) helps calm and smooth mature skin while offering high fit for sensitive skin. [Journal of Ginseng Research, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29719469/) [Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28123324/) ### What are Esfolio's best products? Esfolio's best product for sensitive and mature skin is the Red Ginseng Essence Mask Sheet, which Lovi rates High for both skin types. Red ginseng extract helps support firm, smooth skin and calm the complexion. Every Esfolio product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. [Journal of Ginseng Research, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29719469/) [Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28123324/) ### Which Esfolio cleanser is best for oily skin? [Collagen](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/collagen) Cleansing Foam is the best choice among the cleansers on this page for oily skin, though Lovi rates it a Warning for this skin type. ### Does Esfolio cause breakouts? Esfolio products on this page include the Collagen Cleansing Foam, which carries warnings for acne-prone skin. However, Lovi rates the Esfolio-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. ### Is Esfolio fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the Esfolio products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in Esfolio products? Esfolio products on this page feature red ginseng extract and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/glycerin), which help keep skin soft and smooth. Red ginseng extract helps support firm, smooth skin while calming the complexion, and glycerin helps lock in moisture. Red ginseng extract and glycerin are backed by studies. [Journal of Ginseng Research, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29719469/) [Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28123324/) ### How do I build a Esfolio skincare routine? To build an Esfolio routine, use the Collagen Cleansing Foam to wash and the Red Ginseng Essence Mask Sheet as a treatment step. Lovi rates the Esfolio-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### What are good alternatives to Esfolio? SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea are good alternatives to Esfolio. For dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, Lovi rates SKIN1004-focused routines High compared to Superior for Esfolio. ### Esfolio vs SKIN1004: which is better? Esfolio rates higher than SKIN1004 across all compared skin types. Lovi rates the Esfolio-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, while the SKIN1004 routine is rated High or Superior for those same types. ### Who owns Esfolio, and where is it from? Esfolio is a Korean brand founded in 2011, owned by Beautyinside Co., Ltd.. [m.esfolio.com](https://m.esfolio.com/product/%EA%B9%A8%EB%81%97%ED%95%9C-%ED%94%BC%EB%B6%80-%EB%B0%80%ED%81%AC-%ED%81%B4%EB%A0%8C%EC%A7%95-%ED%8F%BC-150g/81/) [hankyung.com](https://www.hankyung.com/article/202001107497i) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/esfolio/__3xLRtamxreJ-uvGsFYAAzjYH-UzazFWC56ols_h2ACE) ### Is Esfolio cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Esfolio as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Esfolio's key ingredients - [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 - [The skin protective effects of compound K, a metabolite of ginsenoside Rb1 from Panax ginseng](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29719469/) Red ginseng extract · Journal of Ginseng Research, 2018 - [Antiaging effects of the mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28123324/) Panax ginseng extract · Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017 - [Panax ginseng induces human Type I collagen synthesis through activation of Smad signaling](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16890388/) Panax ginseng extract · Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007 - [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [Anti-melanogenic property of ginsenoside Rf from Panax ginseng via inhibition of CREB/MITF pathway in melanocytes and ex vivo human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34803425/) Panax ginseng extract · Journal of Ginseng Research, 2021 - [Korean Red Ginseng extract ameliorates melanogenesis in humans and induces antiphotoaging effects in ultraviolet B-irradiated hairless mice](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32372872/) Red ginseng extract · Journal of Ginseng Research, 2020 - [Treatment of Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation Following Acne With Microneedling and Panax Ginseng-Derived Exosomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40672793/) Panax ginseng extract · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open, 2025 - [Arginine-fructose-glucose from red ginseng extract reduces stiffness of keratin fiber in corneocyte of skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36281937/) Red ginseng extract · Skin Research and Technology, 2023 - [Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42108609/) Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026 ## Similar brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/medicube) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/cosrx) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/purito) ## Popular brands - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/the-ordinary) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/round-lab) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/neutrogena) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/kiehl-s) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/d-alba) - Korean skincare: [LANEIGE](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/laneige) - Korean skincare: [Haruharu Wonder](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/haruharu-wonder) - Korean skincare: [Pyunkang Yul](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/pyunkang-yul) - Korean skincare: [innisfree](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/innisfree) - French skincare: [Caudalie](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/caudalie) - Korean skincare: [MISSHA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/missha) - American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/dermalogica) - American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/good-molecules) - Korean skincare: [Centellian24](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/centellian24) - British skincare: [BYOMA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/byoma) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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