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 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 & 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.
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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, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine High for oily skin. The Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner and Rice Water Bright cleanser both fit oily skin well. Reviewers mention that the brand offers good value skincare products.
Is The Face Shop worth it?
The Face Shop products on this page offer good value and help keep skin soft, making them worth considering for shoppers on a budget. However, reviewers note that the brand may feature an overpowering fragrance.
What are The Face Shop's best products?
The Face Shop's best products for dry, sensitive, and mature skin include the Rice Water Bright cleanser, Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil, Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream, and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner. Reviewers often praise these products as good value skincare, and the 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?
The best moisturizer for dry skin is Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream, which Lovi rates High for dry skin. The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Does The Face Shop cause breakouts?
The Face Shop products on this page are unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for acne-prone skin. Reviewers note good value, though some mention an overpowering fragrance despite every product listing 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 note that some items may feature an overpowering fragrance.
What are the key ingredients in The Face Shop products?
The Face Shop products feature key ingredients such as rice water and rice extracts that help smooth the skin and improve its overall look. Additionally, ingredients like rice bran oil and ceramides support skin hydration and help maintain a healthy moisture barrier.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
How do I build a The Face Shop skincare routine?
To build a routine for dry skin with The Face Shop, start your morning with the Rice Water Bright cleanser, the Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner, and the Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream. In the evening, use the Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil as a pre-cleanser followed by the same cleanser, toner, and cream. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening steps after cleansing.
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 France, with prices ranging from €17.00 to €20.00 and most falling between those amounts.
What are good alternatives to The Face Shop?
Good alternatives to The Face Shop with pages on Lovi include SKIN1004, Anual, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. These similar brands offer alternative options for building your skincare routine.
The Face Shop vs SKIN1004: which is better?
SKIN1004 is slightly better overall because Lovi rates SKIN1004-focused routines as Superior for dry skin, sensitive skin, and acne-prone skin, whereas The Face Shop-focused routines rate as High for those skin types.
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 well-suited for dry skin with brand-focused routines rating High. Lovi rates dry skin fit as High for Rice Water Bright, Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil, and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream.
Which The Face Shop cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Face Shop cleanser for oily skin on this page is Rice Water Bright, which Lovi rates Average. The brand-focused routine for oily skin also features this product to help keep skin clean without feeling stripped.
Is The Face Shop good for sensitive skin?
Yes, The Face Shop is well-suited for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. Reviewers note that the products offer good value, and the 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 the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps calm easily irritated skin.
Is The Face Shop good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, The Face Shop is good for skin with dark spots, with Rice Water Bright, Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil, and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner rating High for this concern. Rice extract helps brighten the complexion and improve skin tone.
Is The Face Shop good for mature skin?
Yes, The Face Shop is well-suited for mature skin, helping to keep it soft and smooth. Lovi rates the Rice Water Bright cleanser and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner High for mature skin, while the Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream rate Average. The brand's products help support skin hydration and may help fight signs of aging.
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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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