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Beauty of Joseon vs DHC

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Beauty of Joseon and DHC are respected Asian skincare lines offering gentle yet effective daily care. Beauty of Joseon features thoughtful serums, masks, moisturizers, and sunscreens with ingredients like niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid that suit dry and sensitive skin best, while DHC is beloved for effective makeup removers and nourishing formulas that suit dry, normal, combination, and oily skin best. For specific concerns, the Korean brand offers standout options including the Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask, the Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C, and the Revive Eye Serum, whereas the Japanese brand provides the Pore Cleansing Oil and the Deep Cleansing Oil. Through these formulations, both brands differ through their distinct heritage, targeted ingredients, and foundational approaches to maintaining a balanced complexion.

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

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DHC is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by ORIX Corporation since 2023.

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

Popular Beauty of Joseon vs DHC products

Questions and answers

Beauty of Joseon or DHC: which is better?

Beauty of Joseon is the better choice for most shoppers on this page because it offers a much larger variety of products with High and Superior Lovi fit levels across skin types, whereas DHC only features two cleansing oils. Key ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid help brighten skin and provide deep hydration.

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What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon and DHC?

Beauty of Joseon offers a much broader range of products on this page, fitting dry skin, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots best, whereas DHC features only two cleansing oils.

Which is more affordable, Beauty of Joseon or DHC?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information to compare Beauty of Joseon and DHC.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Beauty of Joseon or DHC?

Beauty of Joseon and DHC both offer products with favorable fit levels for acne-prone skin, such as the Revive Eye Serum and Pore Cleansing Oil. However, reviewer feedback for Beauty of Joseon notes that breakouts and acne may occur with some products on this page.

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

Beauty of Joseon was founded in 2016 in South Korea, whereas DHC was founded earlier in 1980 in Japan.

Which brand offers more products on this page for dry skin with a Superior Lovi fit level?

Beauty of Joseon offers more products on this page with a Superior Lovi fit level for dry skin, including the Ginseng Essence Water, Radiance Cleansing Balm, Ginseng Cleansing Oil, Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C, and Centella Asiatica Calming Mask. DHC has no products on this page reaching a Superior fit level for dry skin.

Do both Beauty of Joseon and DHC products list no fragrance in their ingredients?

Yes, both Beauty of Joseon and DHC list no fragrance in the ingredients for every product featured on this page.

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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