Beauty of Joseon vs Torriden
Beauty of Joseon and Torriden are two thoughtful Korean skincare brands offering gentle daily care through serums, masks, moisturizers, and more. While the former features niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid to suit dry and sensitive skin best, the latter incorporates hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and allantoin to suit acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin best. Through these formulations, both brands differ in their standout targeted options, ranging from the Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask and Light On Serum for the first brand to the Dive In Serum and Balanceful Toner Pad for the second.
Beauty of Joseon is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by Goodai Global Inc. since 2019.
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Torriden is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2015 and owned by Torriden Co., Ltd..
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This page compares some of the most popular Beauty of Joseon and Torriden products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.
Popular Beauty of Joseon vs Torriden products
People Say
Unique or Pleasant Texture Often MentionedMostly Mentioned
- “absorbs immediately without stickiness — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
- “Absorbs beautifully and spreads so smoothly — Torriden Cellmazing Low Molecular Collagen Firming Cream”
- “Watery consistency — Torriden Dive In Serum”
- “sinks in instantly — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water”
Deep Hydration and Moisture Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
- “Plumps skin — Torriden Dive In Serum”
- “skin looks dewy — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Gel Mask”
- “Game changer for winter — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
- “Saved my dry winter skin — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
Gentle and Non-Irritating Formula Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
- “no irritation at all — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
- “doesn't dry my skin like other cleansers — Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm”
- “cleansed my face gently without making my skin feel irritated — Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser”
- “no irritation — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
Calms Redness and Soothes Skin Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
- “calming hero for irritated skin — Torriden Balanceful Cica Mask”
- “calmed down redness — Torriden Balanceful Toner Pad”
- “instant cooling effect — Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad”
- “reduced my redness significantly — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
Radiant Glow and Glass Skin Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
- “gives a glass skin look — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
- “Gives me that chok-chok dewy look — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
- “gives my skin an insane glow — Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask”
- “improves dark circles — Torriden Cellmazing Firming Eye Cream”
Generous Packaging and Value Rarely NotedSometimes Noted
- “drenched in product — Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad”
- “so much serum — Torriden Balanceful Cica Mask”
- “pads are soaked — Torriden Balanceful Toner Pad”
- “huge tube for eye cream — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
Insufficient Hydration Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
- “skin felt tight later — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel”
- “just like water — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water”
- “Not occlusive enough for very dry winters — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
- “Feels like water — Torriden Dive In Serum”
Causes Breakouts and Acne Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
- “Small whiteheads — Torriden Dive In Serum”
- “caused small whiteheads — Torriden Dive-In Toner”
- “Broke me out in cystic acne — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
Scent and Fragrance Issues Often MentionedRarely Noted
- “Odd herbal smell — Torriden SOLID IN Ceramide Cream”
- “smells like cooking oil — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil”
Beauty of Joseon vs Torriden routines for dry skin
- Cleanser Dive In Serum Morning · Evening · Once a week
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Hydrating Toner
Dive-In Toner
Morning
€20.94
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Moisturizer
SOLID IN Ceramide Cream
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€31.00
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Pre-Cleanser
MISSHA Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
Evening · Once a week
€10.97
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Serum or Treatment
Balanceful Cica Serum
Evening · Once a week
€20.91
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Nourishing Mask
Balanceful Cica Mask
Once a week
€4.00
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Cleanser
Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€16.94
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Hydrating Toner
Ginseng Essence Water
Morning
€12.50
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Moisturizer
Revive Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€10.64
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SPF
Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics
Morning
€23.49
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Pre-Cleanser
Ginseng Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€15.00
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Serum or Treatment
Glow Serum
Evening · Once a week
€18.59
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Nourishing Mask
Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask
Once a week
€10.99
Beauty of Joseon vs Torriden routines for oily skin
- Cleanser Dive In Serum Morning · Evening · Once a week
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Hydrating Toner
Dive-In Toner
Morning · Once a week
€20.94
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Moisturizer
DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€17.90
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€97.52
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Cleansing Toner
Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner
Evening
€16.90
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Serum or Treatment
Balanceful Cica Serum
Evening · Once a week
€20.91
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
VT Cosmetics Cica Purifying Mask
Once a week
€16.79
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Cleanser
Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€16.94
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Hydrating Toner
Ginseng Essence Water
Morning · Once a week
€12.50
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Moisturizer
Revive Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€10.64
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SPF
Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics
Morning
€23.49
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Pre-Cleanser
Ginseng Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€15.00
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Cleansing Toner
Green Plum Refreshing Toner
Evening
€10.99
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Serum or Treatment
Glow Serum
Evening · Once a week
€18.59
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask
Once a week
€12.24
Beauty of Joseon vs Torriden routines for combination skin
- Cleanser Dive In Serum Morning · Evening · Once a week
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Hydrating Toner
Dive-In Toner
Morning · Once a week
€20.94
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Moisturizer
DIVE-IN Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€17.90
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Pre-Cleanser
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
Evening · Once a week
€97.52
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Cleansing Toner
Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0
Evening
€16.98
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Serum or Treatment
CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule
Evening · Once a week
€28.00
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay
Once a week
€28.50
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Cleanser
Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€16.94
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Hydrating Toner
Ginseng Essence Water
Morning · Once a week
€12.50
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Moisturizer
Revive Serum
Morning · Evening · Once a week
€10.64
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SPF
Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics
Morning
€23.49
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Pre-Cleanser
Radiance Cleansing Balm
Evening · Once a week
€21.04
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Cleansing Toner
Green Plum Refreshing Toner
Evening
€10.99
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Serum or Treatment
Glow Serum
Evening · Once a week
€18.59
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Enzyme Powder
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Once a week
€48.55
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Cleansing Mask
Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask
Once a week
€12.24
Questions and answers
Beauty of Joseon or Torriden: which is better?
Both brands offer gentle products with no fragrance listed across the products on this page. Torriden is better for dry skin and acne-prone skin, where Lovi rates its routines as Superior, whereas Beauty of Joseon routines are rated High.
What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon and Torriden?
Beauty of Joseon and Torriden both offer gentle, fragrance-free skincare products, but they cater best to different needs and skin types. Beauty of Joseon fits dry skin, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots best, whereas Torriden targets acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and dry skin. Hyaluronic acid helps both brands provide deep hydration.
Beauty of Joseon or Torriden for dry skin?
Torriden is a better fit for dry skin than Beauty of Joseon, as Lovi rates Torriden's routine as Superior and Beauty of Joseon's routine as High for this skin type. Torriden products on this page often provide deep hydration and non-sticky moisturization.
Beauty of Joseon or Torriden: which moisturizer is better?
Torriden is better for moisturization, as the products on this page provide deep hydration and help maintain skin barrier function with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides.
Which is more affordable, Beauty of Joseon or Torriden?
The products on this page do not have pricing information available, so it cannot be determined whether Beauty of Joseon or Torriden is more affordable.
Do Beauty of Joseon and Torriden products contain fragrance?
Every product on the Beauty of Joseon and Torriden pages lists no fragrance in its ingredients.
How do the founding years and corporate ownership of Beauty of Joseon and Torriden compare?
Beauty of Joseon was founded in South Korea in 2016 and is owned by Goodai Global Inc., whereas Torriden was founded in South Korea in 2015 and is owned by Torriden Co., Ltd.
What are the key ingredients shared across products by Beauty of Joseon versus Torriden?
Beauty of Joseon features Niacinamide, Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid, and Ginseng as key ingredients across the products on this page, whereas Torriden relies on Hyaluronic acid, Panthenol, and Allantoin. Hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration for both brands, while Panthenol may soothe the skin and Allantoin helps protect it.
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Beauty of Joseon or Torriden for oily skin?
Both brands are a High fit for oily skin. Reviewers note that the products on this page help control oil.
Beauty of Joseon or Torriden for sensitive skin?
Beauty of Joseon and Torriden both have a High fit for sensitive skin. Beauty of Joseon stands out for its gentle and non-irritating formulas.
Beauty of Joseon or Torriden for acne-prone skin?
Torriden is better for acne-prone skin, as the routine fit levels on this page rate Torriden as Superior and Beauty of Joseon as High. Hyaluronic acid helps improve skin hydration.
Research behind their key ingredients
The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
Safety evaluation of topical applications of ethanol on the skin and inside the oral cavity
Cutaneous photoprotection from ultraviolet injury by green tea polyphenols
Bacterial cellulose membranes as drug delivery systems: an in vivo skin compatibility study
Panax ginseng induces human Type I collagen synthesis through activation of Smad signaling
Vitamin C-squalene bioconjugate promotes epidermal thickening and collagen production in human skin
Microneedling by dermapen and glycolic acid peel for the treatment of acne scars: Comparative study
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Supramolecular collagen nanoparticles for anti-wrinkle, skin whitening, and moisturizing effects
Novel beads made of alpha-cyclodextrin and oil for topical delivery of a lipophilic drug
A study of anti-wrinkle functions and improvement of cream with Phaseolus angularis
The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects
Hippophae rhamnoides oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion improves barrier function in healthy human subjects
Functional properties and skin care effects of sodium trehalose sulfate
Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery
Histometric assessment of the age-related skin response to 2-hydroxy-5-octanoyl benzoic acid
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.
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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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Medical Board
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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