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Beauty of Joseon vs Minimalist

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Beauty of Joseon and Minimalist are two distinct skincare lines known for purposeful formulations tailored to specific complexions. The Korean brand blends niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid within thoughtful serums, masks, moisturizers, and sunscreens that suit sensitive skin and dark spots best. Conversely, the Indian brand offers targeted sunscreens, moisturizers, and cleansers that fit acne-prone skin and oily skin best. While both brands address similar concerns through specialized items like cleansers and sunscreens, they differ in their primary botanical traditions and targeted skin types.

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

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Minimalist is an Indian skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Unilever PLC since 2025.

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

Popular Beauty of Joseon vs Minimalist products

People Say

Beauty of JoseonMinimalist
  • Texture and Absorption Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “feels like a light moisturizer — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics”
    • “sinks in instantly — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water”
    • “skin feels incredibly smooth — Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask”
    • “absorbs quickly and doesn't feel greasy — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “Saved my dry winter skin — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “doesn't dry my skin like other cleansers — Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm”
    • “very moisturizing — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
    • “calmed it when my skin was super irritated — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
  • Gentleness and Skin Irritation Mostly MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “no irritation at all — Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum”
    • “cleansed my face gently without making my skin feel irritated — Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser”
    • “doesn't irritate my sensitive skin — Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel”
    • “doesn't make skin feel tight — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
  • Pore and Oil Control Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “perfect moisturizer for oily skin — Minimalist Vitamin B5 10% Moisturizer”
    • “keeps skin oil-free for hours — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
    • “less shiny by noon — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Water Gel”
  • White Cast Rarely NotedOften Mentioned
    • “leaves absolutely no white cast — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
    • “leaves absolutely no cast — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics”
  • Sticky and Greasy Finish Sometimes NotedMostly Mentioned
    • “Leaves a sticky film that doesn't go away — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”
    • “looked like a greaseball — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics”
    • “left my face feeling sticky — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
    • “makes face very oily — Minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen”
  • Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedOften Mentioned
    • “smells like cooking oil — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Cleansing Oil”
    • “smells like cheese — Beauty of Joseon Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask”
    • “smells like chemicals — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”
  • Packaging Issues Sometimes NotedSometimes Noted
    • “dropper doesn't reach the bottom — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
    • “beans get stuck in sink — Beauty of Joseon Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask”
    • “cap leaks during travel — Minimalist Salicylic Acid + LHA 2% Face Cleanser”

Beauty of Joseon vs Minimalist routines for dry skin

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Beauty of Joseon vs Minimalist routines for oily skin

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Beauty of Joseon vs Minimalist routines for combination skin

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Questions and answers

Beauty of Joseon or Minimalist: which is better?

Beauty of Joseon is better for gentle, lightweight hydration and soothing care, while Minimalist is better for pore and oil control, offering superior fits for oily and acne-prone skin types on this page.

What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon and Minimalist?

Beauty of Joseon tends to do better for texture, absorption, and gentleness, whereas Minimalist does better for pore and oil control. The products on this page for both brands list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Beauty of Joseon or Minimalist for dry skin?

Both Beauty of Joseon and Minimalist are a High fit for dry skin. The products on this page help deliver deep hydration and moisturization using key ingredients like Niacinamide, Glycerin, and Hyaluronic acid.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Beauty of Joseon or Minimalist: which sunscreen is better?

Both brands offer sunscreens on this page that achieve a High fit level for most skin types, including dry, oily, and sensitive skin. Reviewers note that Minimalist provides better results regarding white cast, while Beauty of Joseon products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

Which is more affordable, Beauty of Joseon or Minimalist?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information, so neither Beauty of Joseon nor Minimalist can be identified as more affordable.

Between Beauty of Joseon and Minimalist, which brand performs better for mature skin?

Minimalist performs better for mature skin, achieving a High routine fit compared to Beauty of Joseon which has an Average fit.

How do Beauty of Joseon and Minimalist compare in terms of texture, absorption, and gentleness according to reviewers?

According to reviewers, Beauty of Joseon does better in terms of texture, absorption, and gentleness compared to Minimalist. The products on this page help provide gentle, non-irritating formulas alongside lightweight and fast-absorbing textures.

Which brand is better suited for skin with dark spots, Beauty of Joseon or Minimalist?

Minimalist has a Superior routine fit for skin with dark spots, whereas Beauty of Joseon has a High fit level. The products on this page for both brands feature niacinamide, which helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

Beauty of Joseon or Minimalist for oily skin?

For oily skin, Minimalist has a Superior routine fit while Beauty of Joseon has a High routine fit. Reviewers note that Minimalist does better for pore and oil control.

Beauty of Joseon or Minimalist for sensitive skin?

Beauty of Joseon and Minimalist both offer a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin. Beauty of Joseon stands out for having gentle, non-irritating formulas across the products on this page.

Beauty of Joseon or Minimalist for acne-prone skin?

Minimalist is a better fit for acne-prone skin, offering a superior routine fit compared to Beauty of Joseon's high fit. The products on this page from Minimalist also outperform Beauty of Joseon in pore and oil control.

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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