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Beauty of Joseon vs Galderma

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Beauty of Joseon is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2019.

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Galderma is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1981 and owned by Galderma Group AG.

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This page compares some of the most popular Beauty of Joseon and Galderma products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Beauty of Joseon vs Galderma products

People Say

Beauty of JoseonGalderma
  • Clears and Prevents Acne Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “cleared up my skin — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
    • “cystic acne gone — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “stops new pimples — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Gentle and Non-Irritating Formula Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “no irritation at all — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “cleansed my face gently without making my skin feel irritated — Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser”
    • “doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel”
    • “didn't burn my face — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Unique or Pleasant Texture Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “sinks in instantly — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water”
    • “sinks in immediately — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel”
    • “sinks in quickly — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
  • Hydration and Moisture Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “doesn't dry my skin like other cleansers — Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm”
    • “eyes look less tired — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
  • Fades Scars and Smooths Texture Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “scars are fading — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “skin feels smooth — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
    • “angry redness tones down — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Pore and Oil Control Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “less shiny by noon — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel”
    • “pores look cleaner — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask”
    • “pores look smaller — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
    • “less oily throughout day — Galderma Benzac AC Mild Strength 2.5% Acne Gel”
  • Severe Burning and Dryness Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “face on fire — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Redness and Skin Irritation Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “red as tomato — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Initial Purging and Breakouts Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “got worse first — Galderma Epiduo Gel”
  • Bleaches Fabrics Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “bleached my towel — Galderma Benzac AC 5”
  • Causes Breakouts and Irritation Often MentionedNot noted
    • “Broke me out in cystic acne — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
  • Lack of Hydration or Effectiveness Often MentionedNot noted
    • “skin felt tight later — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel”

Questions and answers

Beauty of Joseon or Galderma: which is better?

Beauty of Joseon is better for hydration and gentle, non-irritating care, while Galderma does better at clearing and preventing acne. Lovi rates Beauty of Joseon as a High fit for dry and sensitive skin types.

What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon and Galderma?

Beauty of Joseon fits best for dry and sensitive skin as well as skin with dark spots, while Galderma focuses primarily on acne-clearing serums. Reviewers note that Beauty of Joseon provides deep hydration with gentle formulas, whereas Galderma is more effective at clearing acne but often causes severe dryness and peeling.

Which is more affordable, Beauty of Joseon or Galderma?

The products on this page from Beauty of Joseon and Galderma do not include pricing information, so this page cannot determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Beauty of Joseon or Galderma?

Galderma does better at clearing and preventing acne, while the products on this page from Beauty of Joseon frequently cause breakouts and acne according to reviewers.

Which brand has more products specifically rated as Superior for dry skin, Beauty of Joseon or Galderma?

Beauty of Joseon has more products specifically rated as Superior for dry skin, including the Ginseng Essence Water and the Radiance Cleansing Balm. Galderma has no products rated as Superior for dry skin.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between Beauty of Joseon and Galderma?

Beauty of Joseon was founded in 2016 in South Korea, whereas Galderma was founded in 1981 in Switzerland.

What are the main differences in review sentiments regarding hydration and dryness for Beauty of Joseon versus Galderma?

Beauty of Joseon achieves High to Superior Lovi fit levels for dry skin and is often noted for deep hydration and moisturization, whereas Galderma products are frequently associated with severe dryness and peeling in reviews. Niacinamide helps improve skin barrier function and hydration.

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Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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