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Beauty of Joseon vs RoC

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Beauty of Joseon and RoC are established skincare brands from Korea and France that offer gentle daily care and deeply nourishing treatments respectively. The former features thoughtful serums, masks, moisturizers, and sunscreens with niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid, while the latter includes expertly formulated serums, eye products, moisturizers, and cleansers enriched with glycerin and retinol. Both brands suit dry skin best, though the first also caters well to sensitive skin, while the second specifically targets mature skin. They differ through their core approaches, as one relies on soothing and hydrating components for gentle care, whereas the other focuses on retinol and glycerin to address aging and dryness.

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 is better for wrinkle reduction and anti-aging. Lovi gives RoC a Superior fit for mature skin and skin with dark spots, and Beauty of Joseon a High fit for both.

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

What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon and RoC?

Beauty of Joseon and RoC differ primarily in their formulation focus and skin type strengths, as Beauty of Joseon relies on ingredients like niacinamide and ginseng to offer gentle hydration and radiance, whereas RoC utilizes retinol for anti-aging benefits and wrinkle reduction. Regarding routine fit levels on this page, Beauty of Joseon achieves a high fit for dry skin, while RoC reaches a superior fit.

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

Beauty of Joseon or RoC for dry skin?

For dry skin, the routine fit for Beauty of Joseon is High while RoC is Superior. Both brands feature products that help deliver deep hydration, though RoC is noted for its wrinkle reduction.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Beauty of Joseon or RoC: which cleanser is better?

Beauty of Joseon does better for effective makeup removal and cleansing among the products on this page. Its cleansers help provide thorough cleansing while maintaining gentle and non-irritating formulas.

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.

Between Beauty of Joseon and RoC, which brand is better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction?

RoC is better for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction, as the products on this page focus on ingredients like retinol that help stimulate collagen accumulation in aged skin. Beauty of Joseon is instead better for radiant skin and glow.

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

Do Beauty of Joseon and RoC products contain fragrance?

Beauty of Joseon lists no fragrance in the ingredients for any of the products on this page. RoC also has no fragrance in most of its products on this page, but 10 of 12 are fragrance-free while two products contain fragrance.

Which brand performs better when it comes to gentle and non-irritating formulas?

Beauty of Joseon performs better for gentle and non-irritating formulas, as reviewers note it is more gentle.

Beauty of Joseon or RoC for oily skin?

Both Beauty of Joseon and RoC are well suited for oily skin, with Lovi fit levels rated as High for the products on this page.

Beauty of Joseon or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, RoC achieves a Superior routine fit for dry skin and mature skin on this page, whereas Beauty of Joseon reaches a High fit for dry skin and an Average fit for mature skin. RoC features retinol to help reduce fine lines and stimulate collagen accumulation in aging skin.

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

Beauty of Joseon or RoC for sensitive skin?

Both Beauty of Joseon and RoC offer a High Lovi routine fit for sensitive skin. However, reviewers note that Beauty of Joseon is better for gentle, non-irritating formulas.

Beauty of Joseon or RoC: which sunscreen is better?

When comparing sunscreens on the page, the Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics achieves a High fit level for dry skin, skin with dark spots, sensitive skin, oily acne-prone skin, dry sensitive skin, oily skin, and combination skin. Meanwhile, the RoC Barrier Renew AM Moisturizer SPF 30 achieves a High fit level for dry sensitive skin, dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, skin with dark spots, combination skin, and oily skin.

Beauty of Joseon or RoC for acne-prone skin?

Both Beauty of Joseon and RoC achieve a High routine fit level for acne-prone skin on the products on this page. Reviewers note that Beauty of Joseon offers gentler, non-irritating formulas, whereas RoC is more often associated with skin breakouts and acne.

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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