# Esfolio skincare Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/esfolio The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Kingdom. Esfolio is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2011 and owned by Beautyinside Co., Ltd.. [m.esfolio.com](https://m.esfolio.com/product/%EA%B9%A8%EB%81%97%ED%95%9C-%ED%94%BC%EB%B6%80-%EB%B0%80%ED%81%AC-%ED%81%B4%EB%A0%8C%EC%A7%95-%ED%8F%BC-150g/81/) [hankyung.com](https://www.hankyung.com/article/202001107497i) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/esfolio/__3xLRtamxreJ-uvGsFYAAzjYH-UzazFWC56ols_h2ACE) Esfolio is widely appreciated for its thoughtful cleansers and masks, which draw upon carefully balanced formulas. Its products suit dry, normal, and combination skin best due to their gentle and nourishing nature. For specific concerns, the standout choices include the Red [Ginseng](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/ginseng) Essence Mask Sheet for acne-prone skin and the [Collagen](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen) Cleansing Foam for skin with dark spots. These effective offerings provide reliable daily care that respects the skin barrier and maintains natural hydration. This page covers some of the most popular Esfolio products; for the whole Esfolio range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg20b2005adc). ### Other Esfolio products #### Other products - [Collagen Cleansing Foam](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/esfolio/collagen-cleansing-foam/for/dry-skin) — Warning fit - [Red Ginseng Essence Mask Sheet](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/esfolio/red-ginseng-essence-mask-sheet/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit ## Questions and answers ### Is Esfolio worth it? Esfolio is worth trying, as Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin. Every Esfolio product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are Esfolio's best products? The Red [Ginseng](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/ginseng) Essence Mask Sheet is the better choice among the Esfolio products on this page, as Lovi rates it High for sensitive and mature skin. Red ginseng extract helps protect the skin and may improve signs of aging. [Journal of Ginseng Research, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29719469/) [Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28123324/) ### Which Esfolio cleanser is best for oily skin? [Collagen](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/collagen) Cleansing Foam is the cleanser on this page for oily skin, though Lovi rates it a Warning for that skin type. ### Does Esfolio cause breakouts? Esfolio may cause breakouts with some of its products, as Lovi rates the Collagen Cleansing Foam with a warning for acne-prone skin. However, the Red Ginseng Essence Mask Sheet offers an average fit for acne-prone skin, and the Esfolio-focused routine rates Superior for this skin type. ### Is Esfolio fragrance-free? Yes, every one of the Esfolio products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. ### What are the key ingredients in Esfolio products? Esfolio products feature red ginseng extract and [sodium hyaluronate](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid). Red ginseng extract helps improve signs of skin aging and dark spots, while sodium hyaluronate helps hydrate the skin. [Journal of Ginseng Research, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29719469/) [Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) ### How do I build a Esfolio skincare routine? To build an Esfolio routine, use the Collagen Cleansing Foam to clean the skin and follow with the Red Ginseng Essence Mask Sheet. Lovi rates the Esfolio-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### What are good alternatives to Esfolio? SKIN1004, Anua, Medicube, Beauty of Joseon, COSRX, and Dr. Althea are similar brands with pages on Lovi. Lovi rates the Esfolio-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. ### Esfolio vs SKIN1004: which is better? Esfolio routines are better, as Lovi rates the Esfolio-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, compared to SKIN1004 routines which rate High for most of those skin types. ### Who owns Esfolio, and where is it from? Esfolio is a Korean brand founded in 2011, owned by Beautyinside Co., Ltd.. [m.esfolio.com](https://m.esfolio.com/product/%EA%B9%A8%EB%81%97%ED%95%9C-%ED%94%BC%EB%B6%80-%EB%B0%80%ED%81%AC-%ED%81%B4%EB%A0%8C%EC%A7%95-%ED%8F%BC-150g/81/) [hankyung.com](https://www.hankyung.com/article/202001107497i) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/esfolio/__3xLRtamxreJ-uvGsFYAAzjYH-UzazFWC56ols_h2ACE) ### Is Esfolio cruelty-free? PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Esfolio as cruelty-free. ## Research behind Esfolio's key ingredients - [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022 - [The skin protective effects of compound K, a metabolite of ginsenoside Rb1 from Panax ginseng](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29719469/) Red ginseng extract · Journal of Ginseng Research, 2018 - [Antiaging effects of the mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28123324/) Panax ginseng extract · Journal of Ginseng Research, 2017 - [Panax ginseng induces human Type I collagen synthesis through activation of Smad signaling](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16890388/) Panax ginseng extract · Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2007 - [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017 - [Anti-melanogenic property of ginsenoside Rf from Panax ginseng via inhibition of CREB/MITF pathway in melanocytes and ex vivo human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34803425/) Panax ginseng extract · Journal of Ginseng Research, 2021 - [Korean Red Ginseng extract ameliorates melanogenesis in humans and induces antiphotoaging effects in ultraviolet B-irradiated hairless mice](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32372872/) Red ginseng extract · Journal of Ginseng Research, 2020 - [Treatment of Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation Following Acne With Microneedling and Panax Ginseng-Derived Exosomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40672793/) Panax ginseng extract · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open, 2025 - [Arginine-fructose-glucose from red ginseng extract reduces stiffness of keratin fiber in corneocyte of skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36281937/) Red ginseng extract · Skin Research and Technology, 2023 - [Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42108609/) Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026 ## Similar brands - Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/skin1004) - Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/anua) - Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/medicube) - Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/beauty-of-joseon) - Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/cosrx) - Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/dr-althea) - Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/some-by-mi) - Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/torriden) - Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/celimax) - Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/purito) ## Popular brands - Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/the-ordinary) - American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/cerave) - French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/la-roche-posay) - Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/round-lab) - American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/cetaphil) - American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/paula-s-choice) - American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/neutrogena) - Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/axis-y) - American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/kiehl-s) - Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/d-alba) - Korean skincare: [LANEIGE](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/laneige) - Korean skincare: [Haruharu Wonder](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/haruharu-wonder) - Korean skincare: [Pyunkang Yul](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/pyunkang-yul) - Korean skincare: [innisfree](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/innisfree) - French skincare: [Caudalie](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/caudalie) - Korean skincare: [MISSHA](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/missha) - American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/dermalogica) - American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/good-molecules) - Korean skincare: [Centellian24](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/centellian24) - British skincare: [BYOMA](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/byoma) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. More from Lovi: https://lovi.care/skincare/llms.txt ## This page in other countries - United States: https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/esfolio - United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/esfolio (this page) - Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/esfolio - Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/esfolio - France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/esfolio - Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/esfolio - Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/esfolio - Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/esfolio - Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/esfolio - Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/esfolio - Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/esfolio - Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/esfolio - United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/esfolio