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 dearly loved for its nourishing cleansers, gentle makeup removers, rich moisturizers, and soothing toners, all crafted from dependable botanical formulas. Its products suit dry skin and mature skin best, offering comforting hydration that relieves tightness. To address specific concerns, the brand offers the Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil for mature skin, the Rice Water Bright for skin with dark spots, and the Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner for acne-prone skin. These well-crafted treatments work harmoniously to support a balanced, healthy 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?
The Face Shop is good for oily skin, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for oily skin. The The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, though reviewers mention that some products have an overpowering fragrance.
Is The Face Shop worth it?
The Face Shop is worth it for shoppers looking for good value skincare, as the The Face Shop products on this page are priced affordably between €17.00 and €17.99. Reviewers mostly mention that these products offer great value, though some note an overpowering fragrance even though every product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry skin, sensitive skin, and other skin types.
What are The Face Shop's best products?
The Face Shop's best products depend on your skin type, with the Rice Water Bright cleanser and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner rating High for many skin needs including dry and sensitive skin. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry, sensitive, and other skin types. The The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Which The Face Shop moisturizer is best for dry skin?
The best moisturizer on this page for dry skin is the Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream. Lovi rates this moisturizer High for dry skin.
Does The Face Shop cause breakouts?
The Face Shop products on this page are unlikely to cause breakouts because Lovi rates them Average to High for acne-prone skin, and every product on this page lists 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.
What are the key ingredients in The Face Shop products?
The Face Shop products on this page feature rice-based ingredients like rice water and rice bran oil, which help keep skin soft and smooth. They also contain moisturizing ingredients such as glycerin and ceramide NP that support hydration and barrier health.
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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, Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner, and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream, followed by SPF. In the evening, use the Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil first, then the cleanser and moisturizer. Once a week, add a nourishing mask into your evening routine.
Where can I buy The Face Shop, and how much does it cost?
The Face Shop products on this page are available to buy at stores in Ireland. Prices range from €17.00 to €17.99, with most items costing between €17.00 and €17.99.
What are good alternatives to The Face Shop?
Good alternatives to The Face Shop include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea. These similar brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for shoppers to explore.
The Face Shop vs SKIN1004: which is better?
SKIN1004 is slightly better because Lovi rates the SKIN1004-focused routine Superior for dry and sensitive skin, compared to High for The Face Shop. However, shoppers can expect good value from The Face Shop products on this page, which all list no fragrance in their ingredients.
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 good for dry skin, as the brand-focused routine for dry skin rates High. Products like the Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream and Rice Water Bright help keep dry skin soft and smooth. Lovi rates Rice Water Bright High for dry skin.
Which The Face Shop cleanser is best for oily skin?
Rice Water Bright is the cleanser for oily skin, where Lovi rates it Average. Rice bran oil helps maintain moisture balance.
Is The Face Shop good for sensitive skin?
Yes, The Face Shop is good for sensitive skin and fits it well, as the brand-focused routines rate High for sensitive skin. Additionally, the The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, which helps prevent irritation for easily upset skin.
Is The Face Shop good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, The Face Shop is well-suited for acne-prone skin, with Lovi rating its brand-focused routine High for this skin type. The Face Shop products on this page are also fragrance-free, which helps prevent irritation for sensitive skin.
Is The Face Shop good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, The Face Shop offers products that are well-suited for skin with dark spots, such as the Rice Water Bright cleanser, Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil, and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner, which all rate High for this concern. Rice water and rice extract help brighten the skin and improve its overall appearance.
Is The Face Shop good for mature skin?
Yes, The Face Shop is well-suited for mature skin, helping to keep it smooth and soft. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for mature skin, and key items like Rice Water Bright and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner provide high fit for this skin type.
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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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