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Beauty of Joseon vs La Prairie

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Beauty of Joseon and La Prairie are distinct skincare houses rooted in separate traditions, with Beauty of Joseon originating as a Korean line in 2016 and La Prairie established as a Swiss brand in 1978. The former is loved for thoughtful serums, masks, moisturizers, and sunscreens featuring niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid, while the latter is beloved for luxurious eye products, nourishing moisturizers, targeted serums, and refreshing toners. Both suit dry skin best, though the Korean line also suits sensitive skin with gentle daily care, and the Swiss house is best for mature skin, providing deep comfort and targeted refinement. They differ primarily in their heritage, precise ingredients, and specific formulations designed to address concerns like acne-prone skin, dark spots, and aging.

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

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La Prairie is a Swiss skincare brand founded in 1978 and owned by maxingvest GmbH & Co. KGaA since 2003.

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

Popular Beauty of Joseon vs La Prairie products

People Say

Beauty of JoseonLa Prairie
  • Texture and Finish Mostly MentionedMostly Mentioned
    • “feels like a light moisturizer — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics”
    • “leaves absolutely no cast — Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics”
    • “feels like liquid silk — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
    • “absorbs instantly — La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
  • Hydration and Moisture Mostly MentionedMostly 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”
    • “gentle yet effective moisturizing — La Prairie Cellular Softening and Balancing Lotion”
    • “erased my dry patches — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Gentle Formulation and Sensitivity Mostly MentionedNot noted
    • “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”
  • Glow and Radiance Sometimes NotedOften Mentioned
    • “gave my face a soft glow — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
    • “skin looks radiant — La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
    • “gives a glass skin look — Beauty of Joseon Glow Serum”
  • Anti-Aging and Lifting Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “felt skin tighten immediately — La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
    • “opened my eyes — La Prairie Skin Caviar Eye Lift”
    • “jawline genuinely looks lifted — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Price and Value Not notedMostly Mentioned
    • “eye-wateringly expensive — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Scent and Fragrance Often MentionedMostly 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 dirt — Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water”
    • “smells like a rich grandma — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
  • Breakouts and Skin Irritation Often MentionedSometimes Noted
    • “caused congestion — La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream”
    • “caused breakouts — La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift”
    • “Broke me out in cystic acne — Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream”

Beauty of Joseon vs La Prairie routines for dry skin

Buy La Prairie routine · S$189.84 · 93% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · S$57.44 · 87% fitSee multi-brand routine · 99% fit

Beauty of Joseon vs La Prairie routines for oily skin

Buy La Prairie routine · S$423.46 · 84% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · S$81.33 · 78% fitSee multi-brand routine · 96% fit

Beauty of Joseon vs La Prairie routines for combination skin

Buy La Prairie routine · S$319.36 · 87% fitBuy Beauty of Joseon routine · S$53.82 · 79% fitSee multi-brand routine · 97% fit

Questions and answers

Beauty of Joseon or La Prairie: which is better?

Beauty of Joseon and La Prairie each excel in different areas, with Beauty of Joseon being better for gentle, fragrance-free formulations and La Prairie offering superior anti-aging and lifting effects for mature skin. Reviewers note that Beauty of Joseon provides better value for money, while La Prairie features luxurious textures despite its exorbitant prices.

What is the difference between Beauty of Joseon and La Prairie?

Beauty of Joseon is a South Korean brand founded in 2016 that focuses on gentle, fragrance-free formulas using ingredients like niacinamide and ginseng, whereas La Prairie is a Swiss luxury brand founded in 1978 known for its caviar-infused anti-aging products and strong fragrances. Reviewers note that Beauty of Joseon excels in pricing and sensitivity, while La Prairie performs better in anti-aging and lifting effects.

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Beauty of Joseon or La Prairie for dry skin?

La Prairie offers a Superior routine fit for dry skin, whereas Beauty of Joseon provides a High routine fit. Reviewers note that the products on this page for Beauty of Joseon are fragrance-free and offer deep hydration, while La Prairie provides luxurious textures and deep hydration.

Beauty of Joseon or La Prairie: which moisturizer is better?

Beauty of Joseon and La Prairie both offer moisturizers with great benefits, but Beauty of Joseon is a better fit for sensitive skin with no added fragrance, while La Prairie provides superior anti-aging and lifting effects for mature skin. Hyaluronic acid in moisturizers helps improve skin quality and signs of skin aging.

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Which is more affordable, Beauty of Joseon or La Prairie?

Beauty of Joseon is more affordable, whereas La Prairie features exorbitant prices as a frequently noted drawback.

Beauty of Joseon or La Prairie: which has better options for fragrance-free skincare?

Beauty of Joseon offers better options for fragrance-free skincare because every single product on its page lists no fragrance in the ingredients, whereas most La Prairie products contain added fragrance.

Beauty of Joseon or La Prairie for oily skin?

For oily skin, Beauty of Joseon and La Prairie offer equal fit levels on the products on this page, as both brands achieve a High routine fit for this skin type. Reviewers note that both brands provide lightweight textures, making them suitable choices for managing oily skin without feeling heavy.

Beauty of Joseon or La Prairie for sensitive skin?

Both Beauty of Joseon and La Prairie have a High Lovi fit level for sensitive skin, but Beauty of Joseon does better for gentle formulation and sensitivity.

Beauty of Joseon or La Prairie for acne-prone skin?

Both Beauty of Joseon and La Prairie have a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin. However, reviewers note that La Prairie has a higher potential for skin irritation and breakouts, whereas Beauty of Joseon offers fragrance-free formulas.

Beauty of Joseon or La Prairie for mature skin?

La Prairie is the better choice for mature skin, as Lovi rates its routine as Superior for this skin type while rating Beauty of Joseon as Average. The products on this page from La Prairie focus heavily on luxury anti-aging and firming effects.

Beauty of Joseon or La Prairie for skin with dark spots?

La Prairie is better for skin with dark spots, earning a superior Lovi fit compared to Beauty of Joseon which has a high fit. La Prairie specializes in anti-aging and radiance, while Beauty of Joseon relies on key ingredients like niacinamide to help manage pigmentation.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Antioxidants, 2021

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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