# The Face Shop skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/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 Spain. 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 beloved for its thoughtful range of cleansers, makeup removers, moisturizers, and toners, all elevated by nourishing formulas. Its products suit sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin best thanks to these gentle, carefully crafted ingredients. For specific concerns, the brand offers standout solutions such as the [Rice](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/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. Each offering works quietly to support and comfort the complexion. 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=pg37e2f0b0dd). ### Other The Face Shop products #### Other products - [Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/the-face-shop/rice-water-bright-light-cleansing-oil/for/dark-spots) — High fit — [€17.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0999FKSKC?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/the-face-shop/rice-and-ceramide-moisturizing-toner/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [€9.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07DSRHN7M?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/p/the-face-shop/rice-and-ceramide-moisturizing-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — High fit — [€16.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B077VHKVZG?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Rice Water Bright](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/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 good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, though reviewers sometimes mention an overpowering fragrance. ### Is The Face Shop worth it? The Face Shop products on this page offer good value with prices mostly between €9.99 and €17.00. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that the products are good value, though some mention an overpowering fragrance. ### What are The Face Shop's best products? The Face Shop fits best for sensitive skin, dry sensitive skin, and mature skin. Reviewers often mention the good value of the skincare products, though some find the fragrance overpowering, even though the The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### Which The Face Shop moisturizer is best for dry skin? [Rice](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/rice) & Ceramide [Moisturizing Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/moisturizing-cream) is the best moisturizer on this page for dry skin, as Lovi rates it High for dry skin. This product helps keep dry skin soft and smooth. [International Journal of Dermatology, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18717861/) ### Does The Face Shop cause breakouts? The Face Shop products on this page are unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates them Average for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin types. Reviewers do mention an overpowering fragrance. ### Is The Face Shop fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the The Face Shop products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. However, some reviewers note that the products have an overpowering fragrance. ### What are the key ingredients in The Face Shop products? The Face Shop products on this page frequently feature rice water, rice extract, and ceramide NP as key ingredients. Rice water helps brighten the skin and provides anti-aging benefits, while ceramide NP supports skin hydration and barrier repair. [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 dry skin routine with The Face Shop, start your morning with the Rice Water Bright cleanser, Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner, Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream, and your usual SPF. In the evening, use the Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil as a pre-cleanser followed by the Rice Water Bright cleanser, Madagascar [Centella](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/centella-asiatica) Poremizing Fresh Ampoule, and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream. Once a week, add the Rice Probiotics Overnight Mask to your evening routine after the ampoule. ### Where can I buy The Face Shop, and how much does it cost? The Face Shop products on this page are available at stores in Spain, with prices ranging from €9.99 to €17.00. ### 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. For dry skin, Lovi rates the SKIN1004-focused routine Superior while rating The Face Shop-focused routine High. ### The Face Shop vs SKIN1004: which is better? SKIN1004 is slightly better because Lovi rates the SKIN1004-focused routine Superior for dry and sensitive skin, compared to High for The Face Shop. However, The Face Shop products on this page are fragrance-free and offer good value. ### 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 well-suited for dry skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for dry skin. The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, helping calm dry and sensitive areas. [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 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 and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. ### Is The Face Shop good for acne-prone skin? Yes, The Face Shop is good for acne-prone skin, and Lovi rates its fit High for this skin type. The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance, which helps keep irritated skin calm. Shoppers mention that these are good value skincare products. ### Is The Face Shop good for skin with dark spots? The Face Shop works well for skin with dark spots because products like Rice Water Bright and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner help even out skin tone. Lovi rates Rice Water Bright High for skin with dark spots. [International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32812663/) ### Is The Face Shop good for mature skin? Yes, The Face Shop is good for mature skin, helping to keep it soft and smooth. Lovi rates Rice Water Bright cleanser High for mature skin, and the brand-focused routine for this skin type is High. Rice extract helps provide anti-aging benefits for mature skin. [International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32812663/) ## 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 - 85% fit: [Routine for dry skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/dry-skin) - 83% fit: [Routine for oily skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/oily-skin) - 80% fit: [Routine for combination skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/combination-skin) - 88% fit: [Routine for sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/sensitive-skin) - 84% fit: [Routine for acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/acne-prone-skin) - 86% fit: [Routine for mature skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/mature-skin) - 84% fit: [Routine for skin with dark spots](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/dark-spots) - 87% fit: [Routine for dry sensitive skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/dry-sensitive-skin) - 83% fit: [Routine for oily acne-prone skin](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/the-face-shop/skincare-routine/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) ## Similar brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/medicube) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/cosrx) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/purito) ## Popular brands - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/the-ordinary) - 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