The Face Shop skincare
The Face Shop is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2003 and owned by LG Corp since 2009.
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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 & 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.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 13.6k+ reviewsReviewers 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”
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Questions and answers
Is The Face Shop good for oily skin?
Yes, The Face Shop is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers mention that the brand offers good value skincare products.
Is The Face Shop worth it?
The Face Shop offers good value skincare products, with prices on this page mostly between A$18.50 and A$23.50. Reviewers mostly mention that the products are affordable, though some note an overpowering fragrance.
What are The Face Shop's best products?
The Face Shop's best products are Rice Water Bright for cleansing, Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil for makeup removal, Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream for hydration, and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner for toning. Lovi rates the brand highest for dry sensitive skin, sensitive skin, and dry skin. The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
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Which The Face Shop moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream is the best moisturizer on this page for dry skin, where Lovi rates it High. The formula helps keep skin soft and supported.
Does The Face Shop cause breakouts?
The Face Shop products on this page are unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin High for the brand-focused routine and the individual items average Average to High fit for acne-prone skin. Reviewers sometimes mention overpowering fragrance, but every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
Is The Face Shop fragrance-free?
Yes, every product from The Face Shop on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, though reviewers sometimes mention an overpowering fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in The Face Shop products?
The Face Shop products on this page key on rice water, rice extract, and ceramide np to help keep skin soft and hydrated. Lovi rates Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream High for dry sensitive skin, while the the Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
How do I build a The Face Shop skincare routine?
To build a dry skin routine with The Face Shop, use the cleanser Rice Water Bright, the toner Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner, and the moisturizer Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream in the morning and evening, adding the makeup remover Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil at night. Lovi rates this routine High for dry skin. The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Where can I buy The Face Shop, and how much does it cost?
The Face Shop products on this page are available through Australian stores listed on Lovi. Prices range from A$18.50 to A$23.50, with most items falling between these amounts.
What are good alternatives to The Face Shop?
Good alternatives to The Face Shop with pages on Lovi include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. Lovi rates the SKIN1004-focused routine as Superior for dry and sensitive skin, and High for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.
The Face Shop vs SKIN1004: which is better?
SKIN1004 is slightly better because Lovi rates SKIN1004-focused routines as Superior for dry and sensitive skin, compared to High for The Face Shop. However, The Face Shop products on this page are a good value option and list no fragrance in their ingredients.
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.
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 because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for dry skin. The The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance, which helps keep dry skin calm. Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream and Rice Water Bright help maintain skin hydration.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
Which The Face Shop cleanser is best for oily skin?
Rice Water Bright is the best cleanser for oily skin on this page, and Lovi rates it Average for oily skin.
Is The Face Shop good for sensitive skin?
Yes, The Face Shop is good for sensitive skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers note good value skincare products, though some mention an overpowering fragrance.
Is The Face Shop good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, The Face Shop is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers note that the brand offers good value skincare products, and the The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is The Face Shop good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, The Face Shop is good for skin with dark spots because the brand features products like Rice Water Bright and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner which Lovi rates High for dark spots. Reviewers also note that the brand offers good value skincare products.
Is The Face Shop good for mature skin?
Yes, The Face Shop is good for mature skin because Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this type. The Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner and Rice Water Bright cleanser both rate High for mature skin. The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
Research behind The Face Shop'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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PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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Victoria Derkova, MS
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Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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