SOOU skincare
SOOU is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by G1 BIO Co., Ltd..
SOOU is loved for its nourishing moisturizers and carefully balanced formulas. Its products suit dry, normal, and combination skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Rice Cream for acne-prone skin. Daily use leaves the complexion feeling comfortably hydrated and balanced.
This page covers some of the most popular SOOU products; for the whole SOOU range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.
SOOU moisturizers
Questions and answers
Is SOOU worth it?
Yes, SOOU is worth considering because Lovi rates the SOOU-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The SOOU Rice Cream on this page includes ingredients like niacinamide and glycerin, which studies show help brighten dark spots and keep skin hydrated.
What are SOOU's best products?
SOOU does not feature individual standout products on this page, as every item listed shares the same fit across skin types. Instead, the SOOU-focused routines shine as a whole, and Lovi rates them Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.
Which SOOU moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Rice Cream is the SOOU moisturizer for dry skin. Lovi rates Rice Cream Average for dry skin.
Does SOOU cause breakouts?
Lovi rates SOOU routines Superior for acne-prone skin, and the Rice Cream has an Average fit for this skin type. SOOU is unlikely to cause breakouts, though individual reactions may vary.
Is SOOU fragrance-free?
No, the SOOU products on this page are not fragrance-free because the Rice Cream lists fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in SOOU products?
The key ingredient in the SOOU products on this page is rice extract, which is found in the Rice Cream. Rice extract helps provide anti-aging benefits to the skin.
How do I build a SOOU skincare routine?
To build a SOOU skincare routine, you use the SOOU products on this page to target your specific skin type and needs. Lovi rates the SOOU-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.
What are good alternatives to SOOU?
Good alternatives to SOOU include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea, which all have brand pages on Lovi.
SOOU vs SKIN1004: which is better?
SOOU and SKIN1004 both rate Superior for sensitive and dry skin, while the SOOU routines rate Superior for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin compared to SKIN1004 which rates High for those types.
Who owns SOOU, and where is it from?
SOOU is a Korean brand founded in 2015, owned by G1 BIO Co., Ltd..
Is SOOU cruelty-free?
PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list SOOU as cruelty-free.
Research behind SOOU's key ingredients
Behind these ratings
Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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