# The Face Shop skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/the-face-shop 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. The Face Shop is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2003 and owned by LG Corp since 2009. [cosmeticsbusiness.com](https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/south-korea-s-lg-buys-fruits-passion-89591) [ms.wikipedia.org](https://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Face_Shop) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/the-face-shop/__2tEID49gXpeczoCUmj8msWaWPNzMdQaT_7g3aZWX9FU) [en.namu.wiki](https://en.namu.wiki/w/LG%EC%83%9D%ED%99%9C%EA%B1%B4%EA%B0%95) The Face Shop is loved for its nourishing cleansers, effective makeup removers, rich moisturizers, and soothing toners, all crafted from gentle and dependable formulas. Its products suit dry sensitive skin and sensitive skin best, owing to their comforting and mild nature. For specific concerns, the brand offers standout options including the [Rice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/rice) & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner for acne-prone skin, the Rice Water Bright for skin with dark spots, and the Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil for mature skin. Through these carefully formulated offerings, its products provide thoughtful care for everyday skincare routines. This page covers some of the most popular The Face Shop products; for the whole The Face Shop 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=pgbbf3b6f993). ### Other The Face Shop products #### Other products - [Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/the-face-shop/rice-water-bright-light-cleansing-oil/for/dark-spots) — High fit — [AED 89.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B0999FKSKC?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/the-face-shop/rice-and-ceramide-moisturizing-toner/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [AED 42.70 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B00HV6TSP4?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/the-face-shop/rice-and-ceramide-moisturizing-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit — [AED 70.18 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B077VHKVZG?tag=lovi00-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Rice Water Bright](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/p/the-face-shop/rice-water-bright/for/dry-skin) — High fit ## People Say ★4.4 Overall rating based on 13.6k+ reviews Reviewers most often praise The Face Shop for deep hydration, effective makeup removal, and brightening effects. The most common complaints are strong fragrance and skin irritation. ### Highlights - Good value skincare products Mostly Mentioned “Bottle lasts for months — Rice Water Bright” “bottle lasts forever — Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil” “Great price for quality — Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream” - Overpowering fragrance Mostly Mentioned “smell is overpowering — Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil” “Smell is too strong — Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream” “smells like old lady perfume — Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner” Sources: lovi.care, amazon.com, iherb.com, reddit.com, youtube.com, yesstyle.com, and more ## Questions and answers ### Is The Face Shop good for oily skin? Yes, The Face Shop is generally good for oily skin. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for oily skin, and the [Rice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/rice) & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner is rated High for oily skin. ### Is The Face Shop worth it? Yes, The Face Shop is worth it because reviewers note they are good value skincare products. Lovi rates the brand routines High for dry, sensitive, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, the The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### What are The Face Shop's best products? The Face Shop's best products are Rice Water Bright for dry, sensitive, or mature skin, and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner for sensitive or mature skin, where Lovi rates them High. Reviewers also mention good value skincare products. ### Which The Face Shop moisturizer is best for dry skin? The best moisturizer for dry skin is the Rice & Ceramide [Moisturizing Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/moisturizing-cream). Lovi rates this moisturizer High for dry skin. ### Does The Face Shop cause breakouts? The Face Shop products on this page are unlikely to cause breakouts because they have light textures that suit oily and breakout-prone skin well. Lovi rates the brand's routine High for acne-prone skin. ### Is The Face Shop fragrance-free? Yes, the The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, though reviewers mention an overpowering fragrance elsewhere. ### What are the key ingredients in The Face Shop products? The Face Shop products on this page feature rice water, rice extract, and ceramide np as key ingredients. Rice extract and rice water help improve skin smoothness, while ceramide np supports skin hydration and helps protect the skin barrier. [International Journal of Dermatology, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/) [International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32812663/) ### How do I build a The Face Shop skincare routine? To build a routine for dry skin with The Face Shop, start your morning with Rice Water Bright, followed by Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream. In the evening, use Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil as a pre-cleanse, then Rice Water Bright and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream. ### Where can I buy The Face Shop, and how much does it cost? The Face Shop products on this page are available through stores in the United Arab Emirates. Prices range from AED 42.70 to AED 89.00, with most falling between these amounts. ### What are good alternatives to The Face Shop? Good alternatives to The Face Shop include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea, which all have pages on Lovi. For sensitive skin, the SKIN1004-focused routine rates Superior, while The Face Shop-focused routine rates High. ### The Face Shop vs SKIN1004: which is better? Lovi rates SKIN1004 as Superior for sensitive skin and High for all other skin types, whereas The Face Shop products on this page rate High across all of those same skin types. Reviewers mostly mention that The Face Shop offers good value skincare products. ### Who owns The Face Shop, and where is it from? The Face Shop is a Korean brand founded in 2003, owned by LG Corp since 2009. [cosmeticsbusiness.com](https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/south-korea-s-lg-buys-fruits-passion-89591) [ms.wikipedia.org](https://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Face_Shop) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/the-face-shop/__2tEID49gXpeczoCUmj8msWaWPNzMdQaT_7g3aZWX9FU) [en.namu.wiki](https://en.namu.wiki/w/LG%EC%83%9D%ED%99%9C%EA%B1%B4%EA%B0%95) ### Is The Face Shop cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list The Face Shop as cruelty-free. ### Is The Face Shop good for dry skin? Yes, The Face Shop is good for dry skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High and products like Rice Water Bright and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream High for dry skin. The The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance, and the brand helps keep dry skin soft and smooth with ingredients like ceramide and rice water that support hydration. [International Journal of Dermatology, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/) ### Which The Face Shop cleanser is best for oily skin? Rice Water Bright is the best cleanser on this page for oily skin, with an average fit. ### Is The Face Shop good for sensitive skin? Yes, The Face Shop is good for sensitive skin, as the brand fits sensitive skin best with its routines. Lovi rates the Rice Water Bright cleanser and the Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner High for sensitive skin. Furthermore, all The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, though reviewers sometimes mention an overpowering fragrance. ### Is The Face Shop good for acne-prone skin? Yes, The Face Shop is good for acne-prone skin because Lovi rates its focused routine High for this skin type. The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps calm sensitive and easily irritated skin. ### Is The Face Shop good for skin with dark spots? Yes, The Face Shop is good for skin with dark spots, as Lovi rates the Rice Water Bright cleanser, the Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil, and the Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner High for skin with dark spots. The brand helps bring back an even, bright look with rice extract and rice water. [International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32812663/) ### Is The Face Shop good for mature skin? The Face Shop is a good match for mature skin, with Lovi rating the Rice Water Bright cleanser High for this skin type and the Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner also rating High. Rice water and rice extract help support aging skin by improving hydration and firmness. [International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32812663/) [Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21952107/) ## Research behind The Face Shop's key ingredients - [Formation and stability of oil-in-water nanoemulsions containing rice bran oil: in vitro and in vivo assessments](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21952107/) Rice bran oil · Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011 - [Ceramide 1 and ceramide 3 act synergistically on skin hydration and the transepidermal water loss of sodium lauryl sulfate-irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/) Ceramide np · International Journal of Dermatology, 2008 - [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 - [Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8746332/) Canola oil · The British Journal of Dermatology, 1996 - [In vivo anti-ageing activity of cream containing niosomes loaded with purple glutinous rice (Oryza sativa Linn.) extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32812663/) Rice extract, Rice water · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020 - [A Lipid Mixture Enriched by Ceramide NP with Fatty Acids of Diverse Chain Lengths Contributes to Restore the Skin Barrier Function Impaired by Topical Corticosteroid](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34348350/) Ceramide np · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2022 - [Nanogel Containing Gamma-Oryzanol-Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers and TiO2/MBBT: A Synergistic Nanotechnological Approach of Potent Natural Antioxidants and Nanosized UV Filters for Skin Protection](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37242453/) Rice bran oil · Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - [Black rice (Oryza sativa L.) extract modulates ultraviolet-induced expression of matrix metalloproteinases and procollagen in a skin cell model](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29484380/) Rice extract · International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2018 - [In Vitro and Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Nine Antiacne Medicinal Plants](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32695206/) Saponaria officinalis leaf extract · Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2020 - [Topical application of highly concentrated water-in-oil emulsions: Physiological skin parameters and skin penetration in vivo - A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31525444/) Isopropyl myristate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019 - [Effect of an Emollient Emulsion Containing 15.0% of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride on the Urocanic Acid of the Stratum Corneum](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37109405/) Caprylic capric triglyceride · Life, 2023 - [Evaluation of Saponin-Rich Callus from Saponaria officinalis L. as a Novel Scrub Material with Significant Exfoliating and Anti-Inflammatory Effects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40431100/) Saponaria officinalis leaf extract · Plants, 2025 ## The Face Shop routines - 87% fit: [Routine for dry skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/dry-skin) - 84% fit: [Routine for oily skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/oily-skin) - 81% fit: [Routine for combination skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/combination-skin) - 88% fit: [Routine for sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/sensitive-skin) - 85% fit: [Routine for acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/acne-prone-skin) - 86% fit: [Routine for mature skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/mature-skin) - 87% fit: [Routine for skin with dark spots](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/dark-spots) - 89% fit: [Routine for dry sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/dry-sensitive-skin) - 84% fit: [Routine for oily acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) ## 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) - 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