# THEFACESHOP skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/thefaceshop The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Ireland. THEFACESHOP is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2003 and owned by LG Corporation since 2009. [ms.wikipedia.org](https://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Face_Shop) [thefaceshop.com.my](https://www.thefaceshop.com.my/about-lg-household-healthcare) [happi.com](https://www.happi.com/breaking-news/lg-household-buys-thefaceshop-for-364-million/) [thefaceshopph.com](https://thefaceshopph.com/pages/homepage-about-us) THEFACESHOP is warmly loved for its gentle cleansers and carefully balanced formulas. Its products suit balanced, dry, combination, and normal skin best. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the [Rice Water](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/rice) Bright Foam Cleanser. The brand offers reliable daily care for a healthy complexion. This page covers some of the most popular THEFACESHOP products; for the whole THEFACESHOP range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgf36ef260a9). ### THEFACESHOP cleansers #### Cleansers - [Rice Water Bright Foam Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/p/thefaceshop/rice-water-bright-foam-cleanser/for/mature-skin) — Average fit — [€16.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ie/dp/B07DM1K96K?tag=lovi-care-web-product02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) ## Questions and answers ### Is THEFACESHOP worth it? Yes, THEFACESHOP is worth it, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from the THEFACESHOP products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are THEFACESHOP's best products? THEFACESHOP offers the [Rice Water](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/rice) Bright Foam Cleanser on this page. Lovi rates the THEFACESHOP-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Which THEFACESHOP cleanser is best for oily skin? The Rice Water Bright Foam Cleanser is the available option for oily skin, though Lovi rates its fit as Low. ### Does THEFACESHOP cause breakouts? THEFACESHOP is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin at a Superior fit level for THEFACESHOP-focused routines. ### Is THEFACESHOP fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the THEFACESHOP products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in THEFACESHOP products? THEFACESHOP products on this page include key ingredients like rice extract and [rice bran oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/rice-bran). Rice extract helps provide anti-ageing activity for the skin. [International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32812663/) [Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21952107/) ### How do I build a THEFACESHOP skincare routine? To build a THEFACESHOP skincare routine, you use the Rice Water Bright Foam Cleanser. Lovi rates the THEFACESHOP-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Where can I buy THEFACESHOP, and how much does it cost? THEFACESHOP products can be bought at stores in Ireland, with prices ranging from €16.00 to €16.00. ### What are good alternatives to THEFACESHOP? Good alternatives to THEFACESHOP include SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi. These similar brands offer comparable options for your skincare routine. ### THEFACESHOP vs SKIN1004: which is better? THEFACESHOP fits dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin better than SKIN1004. Lovi rates THEFACESHOP Superior for dry skin, whereas SKIN1004 is rated Superior for dry skin too. ### Who owns THEFACESHOP, and where is it from? THEFACESHOP is a Korean brand founded in 2003, owned by LG Corporation since 2009. [ms.wikipedia.org](https://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Face_Shop) [thefaceshop.com.my](https://www.thefaceshop.com.my/about-lg-household-healthcare) [happi.com](https://www.happi.com/breaking-news/lg-household-buys-thefaceshop-for-364-million/) [thefaceshopph.com](https://thefaceshopph.com/pages/homepage-about-us) ### Is THEFACESHOP cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list THEFACESHOP as cruelty-free. ## Research behind THEFACESHOP's key ingredients - [Formation and stability of oil-in-water nanoemulsions containing rice bran oil: in vitro and in vivo assessments](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21952107/) Rice bran oil · Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2011 - [Skin barrier disruption by sodium lauryl sulfate-exposure alters the expressions of involucrin, transglutaminase 1, profilaggrin, and kallikreins during the repair phase in human skin in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18007579/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008 - [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [In vivo anti-ageing activity of cream containing niosomes loaded with purple glutinous rice (Oryza sativa Linn.) extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32812663/) Rice extract · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020 - [Changes in Skin Barrier Function after Repeated Exposition to Phospholipid-Based Surfactants and Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate In Vivo and Corneocyte Surface Analysis by Atomic Force Microscopy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33804924/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · Pharmaceutics, 2021 - [A novel model of inflammatory pain in human skin involving topical application of sodium lauryl sulfate](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20358390/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · Inflammation Research, 2010 - [Microbicidal activity of tripotassium phosphate and fatty acids toward spoilage and pathogenic bacteria associated with poultry](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16013388/) Myristic acid · Journal of Food Protection, 2005 - [Anatomical site differences of sodium lauryl sulfate-induced irritation: randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30637727/) Sodium lauryl sulfate · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019 - [Evaluation of Saponin-Rich Callus from Saponaria officinalis L. as a Novel Scrub Material with Significant Exfoliating and Anti-Inflammatory Effects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40431100/) Saponaria officinalis leaf extract · Plants, 2025 ## Similar brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/medicube) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/cosrx) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/purito) ## Popular brands - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/the-ordinary) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/round-lab) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/neutrogena) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/kiehl-s) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/d-alba) - Korean skincare: [LANEIGE](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/laneige) - Korean skincare: [Haruharu Wonder](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/haruharu-wonder) - Korean skincare: [Pyunkang Yul](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/pyunkang-yul) - Korean skincare: [innisfree](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/innisfree) - French skincare: [Caudalie](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/caudalie) - Korean skincare: [MISSHA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/missha) - American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/dermalogica) - American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/good-molecules) - Korean skincare: [Centellian24](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/centellian24) - British skincare: [BYOMA](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/byoma) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. 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