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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 and RoC each excel in different areas, with Beauty of Joseon performing better for gentle formulas and radiant skin, while RoC is better known for wrinkle reduction and anti-aging. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer, which is featured in Beauty of Joseon products.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon and RoC?

Beauty of Joseon and RoC differ primarily in their formulation focus and skin benefits, with Beauty of Joseon offering fragrance-free options that provide a radiant glow and RoC specializing in targeted anti-aging and wrinkle reduction. For mature skin, RoC achieves a Superior routine fit, whereas Beauty of Joseon achieves an Average fit level.

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

Beauty of Joseon or RoC for dry skin?

For dry skin, Beauty of Joseon and RoC are both strong options, with the products on this page fitting dry skin at a High level for Beauty of Joseon and a Superior level for RoC.

Beauty of Joseon or RoC: which cleanser is better?

Beauty of Joseon offers better cleansing options for effective makeup removal and gentler, non-irritating formulas across the products on this page compared to RoC.

Which is more affordable, Beauty of Joseon or RoC?

This page does not provide pricing or affordability information for either Beauty of Joseon or RoC.

Beauty of Joseon or RoC: which brand has better anti-aging results?

RoC does better for wrinkle reduction and anti-aging among the products on this page. Topical retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation and improve naturally aged skin.

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

Beauty of Joseon or RoC: which brand is better for gentle, non-irritating formulas?

Beauty of Joseon does better for gentle, non-irritating formulas, as reviewers often note its gentle, non-irritating formulas whereas RoC reviewers often mention skin irritation and burning. The products on this page for Beauty of Joseon list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Beauty of Joseon or RoC for oily skin?

Both Beauty of Joseon and RoC offer a High Lovi fit level for oily skin. The products on this page help provide non-greasy and lightweight care for both brands.

Beauty of Joseon or RoC: which moisturizer is better?

RoC is better for mature skin and offers superior anti-aging results with retinol, while Beauty of Joseon focuses on gentle, fragrance-free hydration with ingredients like niacinamide. For dry skin, the products on this page help provide deep moisture and a radiant glow.

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

Beauty of Joseon or RoC for sensitive skin?

Beauty of Joseon and RoC both offer a High routine fit for sensitive skin. Beauty of Joseon is noted for gentler, non-irritating formulas across the products on this page, whereas RoC reviewers sometimes report skin irritation and burning.

Beauty of Joseon or RoC: which sunscreen is better?

Beauty of Joseon offers the Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics, while RoC provides the BARRIER RENEW AM MOISTURIZER SPF 30 on this page. Both sunscreens achieve a High Lovi fit level for dry skin, sensitive skin, and several other skin types.

Beauty of Joseon or RoC for acne-prone skin?

For acne-prone skin, RoC has a Superior routine fit compared to Beauty of Joseon which has a High fit on this page. RoC focuses heavily on wrinkle and fine line reduction with ingredients like retinol, while Beauty of Joseon features gentle, fragrance-free formulas.

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

Beauty of Joseon or RoC for mature skin?

RoC fits mature skin better than Beauty of Joseon, offering superior routine performance for aging concerns. RoC products on this page frequently target wrinkles and fine lines with key anti-aging ingredients like retinol.

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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