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 beloved for its thoughtful range of cleansers, makeup removers, moisturizers, and toners, all elevated by nourishing formulas. Its products suit sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin best thanks to these gentle, carefully crafted ingredients. For specific concerns, the brand offers standout solutions such as the Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner for acne-prone skin, the Rice Water Bright for skin with dark spots, and the Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil for mature skin. Each offering works quietly to support and comfort the 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.
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?
Yes, The Face Shop works well for oily skin, with Lovi rating the brand-focused routine High for this skin type. The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients, though reviewers sometimes mention an overpowering fragrance.
Is The Face Shop worth it?
The Face Shop products on this page offer good value skincare at affordable prices, making them worth considering. Reviewers note that these products provide budget-friendly options, though some mention an overpowering fragrance.
What are The Face Shop's best products?
The Face Shop products on this page include the Rice Water Bright cleanser, Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil, Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream, and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines High for dry skin, sensitive skin, and dry sensitive skin. Reviewers frequently mention that these are good value skincare products.
Which The Face Shop moisturizer is best for dry skin?
Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream is best for dry skin, as Lovi rates it High for dry skin.
Does The Face Shop cause breakouts?
The Face Shop is unlikely to cause breakouts because the brand-focused routine rates High for acne-prone skin and the products on this page list no fragrance. Reviewers sometimes mention overpowering fragrance, though this does not affect the breakout risk.
Is The Face Shop fragrance-free?
Yes, every product from The Face Shop on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, though reviewers note that some of their other items can have an overpowering scent.
What are the key ingredients in The Face Shop products?
The key ingredients in The Face Shop products include rice extract, ceramide NP, and glycerin, which help keep dry skin soft and hydrated. Rice bran oil and rice water are also frequently used to nourish the skin. Lovi rates the brand High for dry skin care.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020
How do I build a The Face Shop skincare routine?
To build a dry skin routine with The Face Shop, use the cleanser and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner in the morning, followed by the Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream and sunscreen. In the evening, add the Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil before cleansing, and once a week include the Collagen Essential Mask. Lovi rates this brand-focused routine High for dry skin.
Where can I buy The Face Shop, and how much does it cost?
You can buy The Face Shop products at stores in Singapore listed on this page, with prices ranging from S$13.87 to S$17.08. Reviewers mention that these are good value skincare products.
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, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi. For dry skin, SKIN1004 offers a superior routine fit compared to The Face Shop.
The Face Shop vs SKIN1004: which is better?
SKIN1004 is slightly better because Lovi rates the SKIN1004-focused routine Superior for dry skin, compared to High for The Face Shop. However, The Face Shop products on this page 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 because Lovi rates the dry skin routine High and products like Rice Water Bright and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Cream have High fit levels for keeping dry skin soft. Glycerin helps maintain skin hydration and ceramide NP helps support the skin barrier.
Which The Face Shop cleanser is best for oily skin?
The Face Shop cleanser for oily skin on this page is Rice Water Bright, which Lovi rates Average for oily skin. Rice bran oil in the cleanser helps keep the skin moisturized.
Is The Face Shop good for sensitive skin?
Yes, The Face Shop is good for sensitive skin because its products help keep skin calm and hydrated. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for sensitive skin. The Face Shop products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.
Is The Face Shop good for acne-prone skin?
Yes, The Face Shop is good for acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routine High for this skin type. Reviewers mention that the brand offers good value skincare products.
Is The Face Shop good for skin with dark spots?
Yes, The Face Shop offers products that suit skin with dark spots, with Rice Water Bright, Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil, and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner all rating High for this concern. Reviewers note that these skincare items provide good value, though some shoppers mention an overpowering fragrance.
Is The Face Shop good for mature skin?
Yes, The Face Shop is good for mature skin, with the Rice Water Bright cleanser and Rice & Ceramide Moisturizing Toner rated High for this skin type. Lovi rates the brand-focused routine High for dry skin, which often needs extra care as it matures. Reviewers frequently mention these as good value skincare products.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020International Journal of Dermatology, 2008
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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Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
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