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Beauty of Joseon vs RoC

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Beauty of Joseon and RoC are established skincare brands offering thoughtfully formulated serums, moisturizers, sunscreens, and cleansers. The Korean brand features niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid to suit dry and sensitive skin, while the French brand relies on glycerin and retinol to target mature skin and dark spots. Both deliver gentle yet effective daily care, differing primarily in their regional origins, founding eras, and signature active ingredients.

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

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RoC is a French skincare brand founded in 1957 and owned by Bridgepoint Group plc since 2024.

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

Popular Beauty of Joseon vs RoC products

People Say

Beauty of JoseonRoC
  • Texture benefits and lightweight feel Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like a light moisturizer — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics”
    • “sinks in instantly — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water”
    • “face looked smoother — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
    • “skin feels silky smooth — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Gentle and non-irritating formulas Mostly MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “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”
    • “doesn't leave my skin feeling tight — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
  • Deep hydration and moisturization Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “eyes look less tired — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “skin is no longer dry — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “Areas stay hydrated all day — RoC Multi Correxion Hydrate + Plump Eye Cream”
  • Wrinkle reduction and anti-aging Not notedOften Mentioned
    • “wrinkles look less deep — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “Fine lines definitely softer — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Eye Cream”
    • “crow's feet are fading — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
  • Radiant skin and glow Sometimes NotedSometimes 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”
    • “instant luminosity — RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Daily Serum”
  • Effective makeup removal and cleansing Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “melts waterproof mascara — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil”
    • “melts away sunscreen easily — Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm”
    • “removes sunscreen well — Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser”
    • “lathers a lot — RoC Daily Resurfacing Disks”
  • Scent and fragrance issues Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “smells like perfume — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
    • “smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “perfume smell is too strong — RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream”
    • “smells like cooking oil — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil”
  • General dryness and irritation Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “little bit too stripping for dry skin — Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser”
    • “dried out my eyelids — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “caused burning sensation — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask”
    • “caused redness and stinging — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream”
  • Skin breakouts and acne Sometimes NotedRarely Noted
    • “caused bad breakout — RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum”
    • “some people still find it breaks them out — RoC BARRIER RENEW® GEL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
    • “Broke me out in cystic acne — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”

Beauty of Joseon vs RoC routines for dry skin

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Beauty of Joseon vs RoC routines for oily skin

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Beauty of Joseon vs RoC routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Beauty of Joseon or RoC: which is better?

Beauty of Joseon is better for radiant skin and gentle, non-irritating formulas, while RoC excels in wrinkle reduction and anti-aging. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer, contributing to the glow and dark spot benefits seen in Beauty of Joseon products.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon and RoC?

Beauty of Joseon offers fragrance-free formulas that focus on gentle hydration, radiance, and effective cleansing, while RoC provides targeted anti-aging solutions that help reduce wrinkles. For routine fit, Beauty of Joseon is rated High for dry skin, whereas RoC is rated Superior.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002

Beauty of Joseon or RoC for dry skin?

Beauty of Joseon offers products on this page that are a High fit for dry skin, while RoC offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin. Topical hyaluronic acid helps provide deep hydration and moisturization for dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Beauty of Joseon or RoC: which cleanser is better?

Beauty of Joseon is better for cleansing because its products on this page achieve high to superior fit ratings across most skin types, whereas RoC features only one cleanser on this page. Beauty of Joseon cleansers are frequently noted by reviewers for being gentle and non-irritating.

Which is more affordable, Beauty of Joseon or RoC?

This page does not provide pricing information or compare the affordability of Beauty of Joseon and RoC.

Beauty of Joseon or RoC: which brand is better for reducing wrinkles and anti-aging?

RoC is better for reducing wrinkles and anti-aging, as the products on this page focus heavily on retinol and anti-aging treatments. Retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Between Beauty of Joseon and RoC, which brand has fewer fragrance issues across its products?

Beauty of Joseon has fewer fragrance issues across the products on this page, as every product lists no fragrance in its ingredients. In contrast, RoC has some products with strong fragrance and scent issues.

Beauty of Joseon or RoC for oily skin?

For oily skin, RoC has a Superior routine fit compared to Beauty of Joseon which has a High fit on the products on this page. RoC features retinol to help address signs of aging, while Beauty of Joseon focuses on gentle, fragrance-free formulas.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

Beauty of Joseon or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

RoC offers superior routine fit for moisturizers on dry skin compared to Beauty of Joseon, which has a High fit. RoC products help reduce wrinkles and fine lines, while Beauty of Joseon focuses on deep hydration and gentle formulas without fragrance.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Beauty of Joseon or RoC for sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin, Beauty of Joseon and RoC both offer high routine fit. Beauty of Joseon stands out for having gentle, non-irritating formulas and fragrance-free products on this page.

Beauty of Joseon or RoC: which sunscreen is better?

Beauty of Joseon offers Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics, while RoC offers BARRIER RENEW AM MOISTURIZER SPF 30 among the products on this page. Beauty of Joseon fits dry skin, sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, oily acne-prone skin, dry sensitive skin, oily skin, and combination skin at a High level, whereas RoC fits dry sensitive skin, dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, combination skin, and oily skin at a High level.

Beauty of Joseon or RoC for acne-prone skin?

Beauty of Joseon and RoC both fit acne-prone skin well, with Lovi rating Beauty of Joseon High and RoC Superior for this skin type. RoC features retinol to help manage skin concerns, while Beauty of Joseon focuses on gentle, fragrance-free formulas.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Beauty of Joseon or RoC for mature skin?

RoC is better for mature skin, achieving a Superior routine fit compared to an Average fit for Beauty of Joseon. RoC features key ingredients like retinol that help stimulate collagen accumulation in naturally aged human skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

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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